South Valley Services
Stephanie Niemi-DeHerrera MA.FP is an experienced professional in mental health and criminal justice services. Currently serving as the Director at South Valley Services since November 2023, Stephanie oversees shelter services, a children's learning center, and a 24/7 crisis line. Prior to this role, Stephanie worked at Salt Lake County as a Presentence Investigation/Report Writer, supporting clients in alternatives to incarceration while addressing mental health and substance abuse issues. Experience also includes serving as Program Manager at Valley Behavioral Health, Patient Care Coordinator at Equitable Life & Casualty, Case Manager at the Utah Department of Corrections, and Youth Mental Health Worker at Cottonwood Treatment Center. Stephanie holds a Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology from Argosy University, completed between 2012 and 2014, and previously studied at Salt Lake Community College from 2009 to 2012.
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South Valley Services
South Valley Services (SVS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose vision is to end family violence, one survivor at a time. Our mission is to provide safe shelter, advocacy, case management, and prevention services to women, men, and their children experiencing psychological, physical, emotional, economic, or sexual abuse at home. We aim to empower individuals and communities through education to recognize their self-worth and to develop the necessary skills to reach their greatest potential, contributing to the collective wellbeing of our community. Since 1998, SVS's purpose has remained the same: to help survivors of domestic violence at no cost to them. SVS serves victims of domestic violence fleeing or attempting to flee often life-threatening domestic violence. SVS empowers clients to recognize their self-worth and find their independence through a variety of services. SVS believes advocacy, prevention, and safety are the primary tools in eliminating domestic violence. To achieve this goal, SVS groups our services into three areas: 1) Emergency shelter services for women, men, and children seeking a safe place free from violence and abuse. As of May 2023, South Valley Services runs two shelters: one in West Jordan, UT, and the Pathways shelter in Tooele, UT. 2) Community Resource Centers (CRCs) that provide case management and supportive services from community-based and mobile locations to reduce barriers to accessing domestic violence services. And 3) prevention and education programs that inform and educate the public about domestic violence and how to recognize, respond, and refer individuals who need services.