Programs & Services
Survive to Thrive
YWCA Survive to Thrive is a free 12-week program that offers specialized employment and skills training services for survivors of violence and/or abuse.
Program Highlights
- Group workshops and one-to-one support in a safe and supportive environment
- Job development services and employer contacts
- Specialized Job Club for Survivors
- Support by trained violence/trauma-informed career advisors and facilitators
- Community referrals and access to other YWCA and WorkBC Services
- Referrals to community-based Stopping the Violence Counselling or up to 10 counselling sessions via WorkBC Centres when eligible*
- Financial supports such as transit, food cards, work clothing, child care and financial completion bonuses*
* Subject to funding and participant eligibility.
Our Approach
- Creating a Safe Space: learn and try new things while enhancing or developing skills to move towards sustainable employment or education
- Closed Group Arrangement: gain confidence alongside peers and skilled staff who start and end together
- Trauma/Violence-Informed Career Development: trained staff who understand the impact of violence and abuse on employability and assist participants to overcome the impacts and move from surviving to thriving
- Building Trust: connect with a professional compassionate team to develop an education or employment action plan customized for your individual needs
YWCA Survive to Thrive
778 877 1533 | survivetothrive@ywcabc.org
Office hours: Monday to Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
If you have any accessibility needs, please contact us to discuss accommodation.
