There is no timeline as to how long the temporary shutdown will last, she said.
The home for women who recovering from addiction and have experienced domestic violence announced the temporary closure on social media on Friday morning, citing “unavoidable circumstances.”
Russo explained they “currently have had some changes in our lease, and simultaneously we are reviewing our staffing structure.”
“Since we have also been exploring options for more sustainable funding in light of the present economic state, we chose to put operations temporarily on hold,” she said.
The residential home for women 18 and older is for those who suffer from life-controlling issues. The recovery community provides mentoring, training, and help to get back into society.
The YWCA in Hamilton could be affected by this closure.
“We will likely see a slight increase in those seeking emergency shelter if Juliette’s Hope is closed. We take survivors of human trafficking in our domestic violence shelter but as you know that capacity is limited so it will only increase demand with the closure of Juliette’s Hope,” said YWCA CEO and Executive Director Wendy Waters-Connell.
Juliette’s Hope has operated since 2017 with 191 women coming through its doors.
“With the women that have gone through Juliette’s Hope and still remain drug-free are well above the national average for recovery programs,” Russo said.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 75% of adults who report having a substance use problem report being in recovery.
“We are thankful to God for the many women that have been saved and transformed at Juliette’s Hope and look forward to what He has in the future,” according to the Facebook post.
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