HOPE for the Future
Emergency shelters for women have a very short length of stay, 21-28 days.
Lethbridge had only 74 transitional-style beds in total for a population of 100,000+.
Accessing support services and community resources can take 2-6 weeks.
HOPE: Communal Living for
Domestic Violence Survivors
YWCA Lethbridge & District has spearheaded a transitional-style housing solution in southern Alberta through its newest initiative, the Hope Program.
The Hope program aims to engage women, families, and gender-diverse individuals who have experienced short-term domestic violence shelters, but who require a more extended stay than those shelters can provide.
This communal living initiative offers access to skill development workshops, educational and therapeutic sessions, guidance navigating the justice system, household management training, and opportunities to pursue higher education or employment.
Participants actively work towards their personal goals using the resources facilitated by the Case Manager, empowering themselves to build independent lives while achieving their aspirations in education, employment, healthy relationships, and beyond.
Service Providers
If you are interested in referring a client to this program, please click the button below to download the referral package and review detailed information about program eligibility requirements.
Program Fee Schedule
Fees are subject to the discretion of the Operations Managers and YWCA Lethbridge & District Staff
$CAD750/Monthly
- One parent plus one child under 18 [additional dependents may incur additional fees]
- Full access to communal living & recreational spaces
- Private bedroom & locker
- Enrolment in all HOPE development programming
- One-on-one case management
Program Fee Schedule
Fees are subject to the discretion of the Operations Managers and YWCA Lethbridge & District Staff
$CAD950/Monthly
- One parent plus two children under 18 [additional dependents may incur additional fees]
- Full access to communal living & recreational spaces
- Private bedroom & locker
- Enrolment in all HOPE development programming
- One-on-one case management
If you have questions regarding space availability, program eligibility, or more detailed information please contact YWCA Lethbridge HOPE at:
Phone: 403-329-0088 – ask for the HOPE program
Email: inquiries@ywcalethbridge.com – HOPE in the subject line
Drop In Inquiries:
604 8th St South, Lethbridge, AB
