Women’s Residence
Single & double rooms. Shared living spaces. Affordable rates.
Registration
Call
403-329-0088 ext. 243 or 247
Drop in
604 8th Street South
(corner of 6th Avenue & 8th Street)
Hours of Operation
Residence Office
Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 5:00PM
Emergencies
Harbour House Office
24-Hour Support
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Monitored Exchange
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Outreach
Mobile advocacy & connection to community services
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Safe Visitation
Supervised visits that minimize risk and potential for conflict
Program Overview
YWCA Women’s Residence is a safe and secure, semi-supported living environment for women and children to rent at below market prices. There are 25 single rooms and 5 double rooms split between 2 floors. Kitchens, washrooms and laundry are shared.
Residence Counselors are on site during regular business hours to support residents through the work required to graduate to fully independent living. Supports provided include:
- connections to other community resources
- help securing funding
- weekly trips to the food bank
- one on one coaching
- crisis support
- life skills training (budgeting, cooking, etc)
- self care groups (yoga, book club, art therapy, etc)
- assistance with court proceedings and probation requirements
- connections to mental health & addiction services
- advocacy
- client-driven action plans
Harbour House staff is in charge of Residence floor outside of business hours, and the Residence Counselor team lead has an on call number in case of emergencies.
Contacts
Jade Wilderman, Residence Team Lead
jwilderman@ywcalethbridge.org
403-329-0088 ext. 243
Cost
Single Room
$500 monthly
Double Room
$625 + $50/child monthly
Damage Deposit
$150
Who Can Access?
Applicants must qualify for third-party rent payment through Alberta Works/AISH.
Applicants must be approved by YWCA staff.
Childcare
No
Transportation
No
Supporters
604 8th Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2K1
Phone: 403-329-0088 | inquiries@ywcalethbridge.com | 24-Hour Crisis Line: 403-320-1881 or 1-866-296-0447
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