The Centre accommodates 14 girls - 8 prenatal, 4 postnatal and 2 emergency beds. In addition, there are facilities for up to 6 babies. Residents are able to come to the Centre as soon as the pregnancy has been confirmed by a doctor and may remain in the group home program until the baby is 6 months old, based on the availability of space.

 While at Bethesda, the residents are involved in a variety of programs. During the day, the majority of the residents attend the on-site W.D. Sutton School. This provides them with an opportunity to continue with their education and helps to develop the academic skills needed for success. Residents are also required to attend programs implemented by Bethesda staff. These programs include lifeskills teaching, independent living skills, a Choices program and a variety of parenting programs. Residents receive individual and group instruction from a public health nurse as well as individual counselling by a clinician from an outside agency. On site medical services are provided by a family physician who provides care throughout the pregnancy and postnatal period.  Residents are also involved in individual plan of care sessions. All programs are aimed at providing the residents with the skills and knowledge required for successful, independent living.

 Bethesda has a second stage program of semi-independent apartments, where youth and their child(ren) may stay until baby is approximately 2 years of age. In this program, they have more responsibilities and freedom, while still having access to supports when needed.

 An on-site, licensed childcare centre provides care for infants, toddlers and preschool age children. Infants can start attending childcare at the age of 2 weeks. This childcare centre is open to the youth of Bethesda as well as community children.