Overview

Learn more about our transformational
housing and support programs

Our Programs

Housing

Emma Norton Residence

Dorm-style congregate housing for up to 50 formerly homeless women or individuals managing mental illness, chemical dependency, and/or a chronic health condition. In addition to a safe, affordable place to live, residents receive 1:1 support in building stability and empowerment.

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Restoring Waters

At Emma Norton, we believe that housing provides the foundation for every human being to heal, recover, and build a more stable, harmonious life. Please join us in investing in this bold vision of hope and healing through our new development in Highland Bridge: Restoring Waters.

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Emma’s Place

A townhome community in Maplewood with 13 homes, a playground, and a supportive community center for formerly homeless families with three or more children. One or more members of the household have mental illness, chemical dependency, and/or a chronic health condition.

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Scattered-Site Housing

Independent affordable housing in privately owned rental units for formerly homeless single adults and families managing mental illness, chemical dependency, and/or a chronic health condition. Case Managers provide wrap-around supportive services to help clients achieve self-sufficiency.

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Children & Youth

Youth programs at Emma’s Place are trauma-informed and focused on social emotional learning and addressing the achievement gap through out-of-school time programming, homework help, and extracurricular activities.

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Supportive Services

Emma Norton goes beyond housing. Our Case Managers and Peer Support Specialists work with residents to create stability plans, identify obstacles, and make connections to ensure they get everything they need for empowerment and healing.

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Looking for Housing?

Learn more about eligibility for our programs, and other services and nonprofit organizations in our community that may be able to help.

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Outcomes

Emma Norton Services has consistent positive outcomes for program participants thanks to a culture of radical compassion and acceptance, and the implementation of evidence-based housing policies. Through providing a supportive sanctuary in permanent housing, Emma Norton helps clients heal and move forward.

The Journey Home Begins Here

As a housing-first and harm-reduction organization, we believe that permanent housing is the foundation each person needs to achieve their goals. Our supportive, permanent housing programs give clients stability, so we can work with them to identify goals, build a stronger sense of self, and transform their own lives to find wholeness.


Program FAQs

  • How long can someone be in an Emma Norton program?

    All Emma Norton housing is permanent supportive housing; there are no length of stay restrictions.

  • Is Emma Norton Services only for women?

    Not anymore; while Emma Norton Services was originally founded to house girls and young women, today all genders are served in our programs.

  • What does “harm-reduction” mean?

    Harm-reduction is a model of care which recognizes that chemical dependency is an illness, not a moral failing. We recognize that removing someone from supportive housing due to substance use puts them at greater risk of harm, and are committed to radical compassion and non-judgment.

  • Do you have to be sober to enter an Emma Norton program?

    No; at Emma Norton we meet clients and residents where they are on their journey. As a housing-first organization, we use permanent housing as the stable foundation from which we help clients grow and heal. If sobriety is a goal, we work with our clients to connect them with resources to help achieve this.