Housing and homelessness in Lethbridge, Alberta
YWCA Harbour House
Offered by YWCA Lethbridge & District
In short
Opened in 1981, YWCA Harbour House is a 24 bed crisis unit for women and children who are involved in abusive intimate partner relationships. Abuse may be physical, emotional or sexual violence.
- Hours
- Access services contact 320-1881 or 1-866-296-0447
- Updated
- This organization's address is confidential and is not published.
- Who it is for
- Children, Women; Women, Children (4-12)
- What it helps with
- Help right now, A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Safety from harm
- Cost and access
- Free
- Last verified
- , by the organization
About this service
Connect with crisis services via phone 1-866-296-0447
Opened in 1981, YWCA Harbour House is a 24 bed crisis unit for women and children who are involved in abusive intimate partner relationships. Abuse may be physical, emotional or sexual violence.
Families are provided accommodations for a maximum of 21 days, with staff available for counselling and support 24 hours-a-day. Education sessions on the impact of family violence on children, cycle and dynamics of violence, and safety planning are available for all clients.
Harbour House Shelter also operates a 24 hour-crisis-line (local calls 320-1881 or toll free 1-866-296-0447) which receives approximately 15,000 information calls each year and 2000 crisis calls. Support is given to over 200 women on a drop -in basis each year. There are no fees for this program.
Who can use it?
Women & their minor children, fleeing abusive relationships
When is it open?
YWCA Harbour House is open Access services contact 320-1881 or 1-866-296-0447.
How do I get in touch?
Call (866) 296-0447, email inquiries@ywcalethbridge.org, or use the website.
- Phone
- (866) 296-0447
- inquiries@ywcalethbridge.org
- Website
- http://ywcalethbridge.org/
Listed in Lethbridge, Alberta.