Safe Place | National Safe Place
2429 Crittenden Dr., Louisville, KY 40209
Text the word “safe” and current location (city/state/zip) to 4HELP (44357) and the nearest location will be provided. Website also provides location information. If there is not a Safe Place in the client's community, they will receive information on the closest youth service organization. In Cleveland, RTA buses display the Safe Place sign. Client should tell the bus or train operator that they are there because of the Safe Place sign. They will notify a Road Supervisor or Transit Police Officer, who will meet the bus or train at a nearby location. The person who comes will either transport the clients to a Safe Place shelter partner, or have a Safe Place volunteer come to meet them. Safe Place is not intended to replace 911 in emergency situations. Those who are in immediate danger should call 911.
Free
United States
Description
Provides a safe place for youth who are in crisis, such as those who have runaway or are being threatened in any way (including human trafficking.) Agencies that operate as Safe Places display the yellow Safe Place sign. A qualified Safe Place volunteer or agency staff member will arrive to talk with the youth and, if necessary, provide transportation to a qualified safe space location. Youth will not be forced to stay at a shelter, but their parents will be contacted.
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National Safe Place
Provides immediate help and supportive servcies for youth who are in crisis through a network of agencies accross the country.