HOMES. FAMILIES. COMMUNITIES.
COVID-19 UPDATE
EMC cares about your health and safety. Because of the province-wide lock down, the front door to the building will be locked at all times. Visitors will not be permitted to enter the building until further notice. Staff will be in the office from 9 to 5, Monday to Friday. If you are experiencing violence and would like to reach out, please call 519-273-7350. We can accommodate phone or virtual visits at this time. Donations are not being accepted while the province is locked down. Please call and check in with us after February 11 regarding your giving. Thank you for your support!
The Emily Murphy Centre is a Second Stage Housing facility located in Stratford, Ontario.
We were established in 1989 to empower and serve women, with or without children, in Perth County and surrounding area, who have experienced violence.
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.
We also operate the Supervised Access Programs for Huron and Perth Counties.
Safe Homes, Safe Families, Safe Communities.
The Emily Murphy Centre is a Second Stage Housing facility located in Stratford, Ontario.
We were established in 1989 to empower and serve women, with or without children, in Perth County and surrounding area, who have experienced violence.
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.
We also operate the Supervised Access Programs for Huron and Perth Counties.
Safe Homes, Safe Families, Safe Communities.
Second Stage Housing
The Emily Murphy Centre is a 20 unit apartment complex located in the City of Stratford. We are the Second Stage Residence for women who have experienced violence, with or without children in Stratford and Perth County.
You can apply for residence at the Emily Murphy Centre if you are a woman who has experienced violence 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.
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Second Stage Housing
The Emily Murphy Centre is a 20 unit apartment complex located in the City of Stratford. We are the Second Stage Residence for women who have experienced violence, with or without children in Stratford and Perth County.
You can apply for residence at the Emily Murphy Centre if you are a woman who has experienced violence 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.
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Supervised Access and Visitation
When parents separate, access visits with children may be a problem. Sometimes, difficulties arise at the time of the exchange of the child between the parents, guardians or relatives. Other times, there may be concerns about the visits themselves.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Supervised Access and Visitation
When parents separate, access visits with children may be a problem. Sometimes, difficulties arise at the time of the exchange of the child between the parents, guardians or relatives. Other times, there may be concerns about the visits themselves.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is “Violence Against Women”?
Violence against women is the intent by an intimate partner or other, to control a woman’s behaviour or to induce fear by means of verbal abuse, psychological or emotional abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, intimidation or a combination of these things. Isolation, financial control, threats of suicide or harm to loved ones, degradation, public humiliation and threats of force are all forms of abuse.
If you or someone you know is experiencing violence, there are people and organizations in the community that can help.
SUPPORT & RESOURCES
What is “Violence Against Women”?
Violence against women is the intent by an intimate partner or other, to control a woman’s behaviour or to induce fear by means of verbal abuse, psychological or emotional abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, intimidation or a combination of these things. Isolation, financial control, threats of suicide or harm to loved ones, degradation, public humiliation and threats of force are all forms of abuse.
If you or someone you know is experiencing violence, there are people and organizations in the community that can help.
SUPPORT & RESOURCES
DONATIONS TO EMC
The Emily Murphy Centre is dedicated to helping women and children make a fresh start in a violence-free atmosphere. To help us achieve that goal, we rely on the generosity of our community supporters.
Below is a list of some of our most needed items
- household items (dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, )
- canned, boxed or frozen food
- hygiene supplies
- school supplies
- books and toys in good condition
- linens and towels
- Grocery gift cards
- Monetary donations are always welcome and needed. Tax receipts are gratefully issued!
- We no longer accept clothing donations.
Monetary donations can be made by cash or cheque to 67 Barron St. Stratford, ON N4Z 1G9 or by e-transfer to info@emilymurphycentre.com (please include your name and address so a tax receipt can be issued.)
CONTACT US TO DROP OFF ITEMS
DONATIONS TO EMC
The Emily Murphy Centre is dedicated to helping women and children make a fresh start in a violence-free atmosphere. To help us achieve that goal, we rely on the generosity of our community supporters.
Below is a list of some of our most needed items
- household items (dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, )
- canned, boxed or frozen food
- hygiene supplies
- school supplies
- books and toys in good condition
- linens and towels
- Grocery gift cards
- Monetary donations are always welcome and needed. Tax receipts are gratefully issued!
- We no longer accept clothing donations.
CONTACT US TO DROP OFF ITEMS
DONATIONS TO EMC
The Emily Murphy Centre is dedicated to helping women and children make a fresh start in a violence-free atmosphere. To help us achieve that goal, we rely on the generosity of our community supporters.
Below is a list of some of our most needed items
- household items (dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, )
- canned, boxed or frozen food
- hygiene supplies
- school supplies
- books and toys in good condition
- linens and towels
- Grocery gift cards
- Monetary donations are always welcome and needed. Tax receipts are gratefully issued!
- We no longer accept clothing donations.
CONTACT US TO DROP OFF ITEMS
DO YOU LOVE VOLUNTEERING?
We are always looking for dedicated and caring individuals who wish to offer their time and energy to the community. If you are interested in any of the following volunteer opportunities, please contact Rebecca Price (519) 273-7350 ext 29 for more information:
- Special Events
- Yard Maintenance
- Children’s Group
- General Repairs and Maintenance
- Office Assistance
- Board of Directors
- Fundraising Committee
Supervised Access – For information regarding volunteering with the Supervised Access Programs of Huron and Perth, please contact the Program Coordinator at (519) 508-6101. Volunteers with the SAP program monitor and supervise visits and exchanges of children between custodial and non-custodial parents.
I'M INTERESTED IN HELPING
DO YOU LOVE VOLUNTEERING?
We are always looking for dedicated and caring individuals who wish to offer their time and energy to the community. If you are interested in any of the following volunteer opportunities, please contact Rebecca Price (519) 273-7350 ext 29 for more information:
- Special Events
- Yard Maintenance
- Children’s Group
- General Repairs and Maintenance
- Office Assistance
- Board of Directors
- Fundraising Committee
Supervised Access – For information regarding volunteering with the Supervised Access Programs of Huron and Perth, please contact the Program Coordinator at (519) 508-6101. Volunteers with the SAP program monitor and supervise visits and exchanges of children between custodial and non-custodial parents.
I'M INTERESTED IN HELPING
DO YOU LOVE VOLUNTEERING?
We are always looking for dedicated and caring individuals who wish to offer their time and energy to the community. If you are interested in any of the following volunteer opportunities, please contact Rebecca Price (519) 273-7350 ext 29 for more information:
- Special Events
- Yard Maintenance
- Children’s Group
- General Repairs and Maintenance
- Office Assistance
- Board of Directors
- Fundraising Committee
Supervised Access – For information regarding volunteering with the Supervised Access Programs of Huron and Perth, please contact the Program Coordinator at (519) 508-6101. Volunteers with the SAP program monitor and supervise visits and exchanges of children between custodial and non-custodial parents.
I'M INTERESTED IN HELPING
Mission Statements
EMC (Emily Murphy Centre)
To provide safe transitional housing and supportive services to women, with or without children, who have experienced violence.
SAP (Supervised Access Program)
To provide safe, neutral supervision to families.
Our Plan
The board of directors and executive director have created a Balanced Scorecard that reflects the strategic priorities and specific initiatives to achieve the targets set out under each priority. The board will monitor the targets on a quarterly basis. Initiatives and targets will evolve and be re-evaluated at least annually to ensure alignment with internal and external changes.
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Mission Statements
EMC (Emily Murphy Centre)
To provide safe transitional housing and supportive services to women, with or without children, who have experienced violence.
SAP (Supervised Access Program)
To provide safe, neutral supervision to families.