National Safe Place Network

Safe Place is a national youth outreach and prevention program for people under the age of 18 (up to 21 years of age in some communities) in need of immediate help and safety. As a collaborative community prevention initiative, Safe Place designates businesses and organizations as Safe Place locations, making help readily available to youth in communities across the country. Safe Place locations might include: libraries, YMCAs, fire stations, public buses, various businesses, and social service facilities.

For assistance, visit the website or use their TXT 4 HELP option.

How to use TXT 4 HELP:

• Text the word “safe” and your current location (address, city, state) to 4HELP (44357).

• You will receive a message with the closest Safe Place site and phone number for the local youth agency.

• For immediate help, reply with “2chat” to text interactively with a trained counselor.