211 Perth-Huron

A healing program with a residential component, Second Stage Program offers a safe environment for women with or without children to heal from the impacts of gender based violence.

Second Stage Program and Artemis Huron staff are available to assist with connections to community resources, provide counselling, advocacy and support to both women and children. We also offer these services to women and children living in the community through the transitional support program.

Second Stage Housing provides independent, controlled entry apartments with rent geared to income. Utilities are included, and there are free laundry facilities onsite. Units include a fridge and stove. There are 1,2,and 3 bedroom apartments available. There is one accessible unit in the building. Rental agreements are available up to one year in length.

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Ages: 16 year(s) and up

Women who have identified themselves as survivors gender based violence whether physical, emotional, sexual or verbal are eligible to apply.

Applicants must be either self-referred, receiving service from a GBV organization, or referred by a professional in the community.

An interview is required to assess the applicant's needs and the ability to meet these needs; applications are then reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Upon acceptance to Second Stage Program, women will be required to sign an occupancy agreement.