Second Stage Housing
 
The Emily Murphy Centre was established to empower abused women, with or without children , to offset the effects of woman abuse. Through the provision of services for women and children, second stage housing provides a safe alternative to living with violence and allows women to work co-operatively toward independence and freedom.
 

Who Are We?
What Do We Offer?
What Makes Me Eligible?
How to Apply?

Who Are We?

The Emily Murphy Centre is a 20 unit apartment complex located in the City of Stratford. We are the Second Stage Residence for abused women, with or without children in Stratford and Perth County.
 

Indoor areas include:

  • A child development area
  • Group room
  • Laundry / Mud room
  • Donation / Supply room

Outdoor areas include:

  • Secure, enclosed courtyard
  • Creative play area
  • Recreational areas
  
   

 

What Do We Offer?

The Emily Murphy Centre offers abused women, with or without children, a secure and protected environment for up to 12 months.
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom units
  • Rent geared-to-income units
  • Security features
  • A non-violent atmosphere
  • Individual and group counseling programs for women and children
  • Art Therapy
  • Community Advocacy
  • Assistance / referrals to various community resources
  • Practical assitance (food, clothing, shoes, household items, etc.)
  • Heat, hydro, water included

What Makes Me Eligible?

You can apply to residence at the Emily Murphy Centre if you are an abused woman who:

  • May be living in the home or have separated.
  • Is in need of safe, supportive, affordable housing.
  • Is willing to live in a cooperative non-violent atmosphere and agree to the conditions of occupancy.

How to Apply?

Call the Emily Murphy Centre for more information on how to apply for housing or contact:

City of Stratford
Social Housing Division
82 Erie Street
Stratford, ON
N5A 2M7

(519)271-3773 ext 272

Please download and print the Emily Murphy Centre Housing Application.
Complete the application and deliver to EMC or fax to (519)272-2900.