Welcome to Emma Norton Services
Rebuilding the lives of women and families


Find Comfort Here

Women and Families in Transition...

Serving Women and
Families Since 1917
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Welcome to all visitors and potential Emma Norton Services residents! Please kick off your shoes and take a look around. Of course, we invite you to contact us if you have any questions.

Emma Norton Residence offers excellent facilities and support programs:

  • 40-Bed residence near downtown St. Paul
  • Handicap accessible
  • Staff on duty daily
  • Single or shared, furnished dormitory rooms
  • Rooms have private phones; wired for Cable TV
  • Security building
  • Meals served Monday - Friday
  • Coin-operated laundry
  • Community lounges and vending machines
  • Free use of downtown YMCA
  • Elevator
  • Chemical dependency recovery support
  • Case management services
  • Information and referral services
  • Informative workshops

Emma Norton Services offers additional support through the following programs:

Emma Norton Residence Transitional Housing Program

This program offers a structured, supportive environment for women over eighteen who are alone and facing homelessness due to domestic abuse, unemployment, mental health issues, chemical dependency, or other reasons. Residents set short- and long-term goals toward independence and self-sufficiency. They agree to spend time in school, at work, or in some other self-improvement program and may stay at the Emma Norton Residence for up to two years while working toward their goals.

Emma's Place
Emma's place offers permanent, affordable housing for homeless, low-income families. Located in Maplewood, Emma's Place has thirteen three- and four-bedroom townhomes for single parents with three or more children.