Safe Place

Safe Place ***PLEASE NOTE: This page is not monitored 24/7. You'll also have the option to text interactively with a professional.

Safe Place provides access to immediate help and supportive resources for all young people in crisis through a network of sites sustained by qualified agencies, trained volunteers and businesses. If you need immediate help, text the word SAFE and your current location (address, city, state) to the number 69866. You'll receive a message with the closest Safe Place location and /or the phone number

for the local youth shelter. If you prefer to speak to someone on the phone, please call the National Runaway Safeline at 1-800-786-2929. Safe Place® provides access to immediate help and safety for all youth in crisis. More than 20,000 businesses and community organizations across the country extend the doors of their local youth shelter by displaying Safe Place's yellow and black diamond-shaped logo. Partnering businesses and community locations that appeal to youth -- such as fast food restaurants, convenience stores, fire stations, public buses and libraries -- connect kids looking for help with a local youth service agency. National Safe Place Network also manages TXT 4 HELP, a 24-hour text-for-support service for youth in crisis to access immediate help and safety. Teens can text the the word SAFE and their current location (address, city, state) to 69866 and receive a text message with the name and address of the closest Safe Place location. Users also have the option to text interactively with a mental health professional for more help.

05/28/2026
As many children prepare for the long nights of summer and the freedom of summer break, remember: help is available 24/7...
05/26/2026

As many children prepare for the long nights of summer and the freedom of summer break, remember: help is available 24/7 when you need it.

Youth can use TXT 4 HELP to connect with support:
Text SAFE + your location to 4HELP (44357) to find the nearest Safe Place site, and reply 2Chat to connect with a licensed mental health professional.

Safe Place doesn’t stop when school is out.

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Safe Place works because communities show up for youth.Across the country, partners help create a safety net—businesses,...
05/19/2026

Safe Place works because communities show up for youth.

Across the country, partners help create a safety net—businesses, public locations, and community spaces displaying the Safe Place sign so young people can find help fast.

To every partner and supporter helping youth access safety and support: thank you for supporting the young people in your community.

Mental health matters, especially for young people navigating a crisis. In 2025, mental health issues were the third lea...
05/12/2026

Mental health matters, especially for young people navigating a crisis. In 2025, mental health issues were the third leading reason a young person sought immediate help and safety through Safe Place.

If you’re a young person in need of support right now, you can text SAFE to 4HELP (44357) and reply 2Chat to connect with a licensed mental health professional. You can also seek out the nearest Safe Place site in your community. Just look for the yellow and black sign.

There is always someplace to go…someone to help.

Youth workers make a difference one moment, one conversation, and one young person at a time.Today, we say thank you for...
05/07/2026

Youth workers make a difference one moment, one conversation, and one young person at a time.

Today, we say thank you for the care, commitment, and compassion you bring every day. 💙💛

May is Mental Health Awareness month. No matter what you’re facing—stress at home, conflict with family, bullying, or fe...
05/05/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness month. No matter what you’re facing—stress at home, conflict with family, bullying, or feeling unsafe—you don’t have to handle it alone.

Safe Place ® is here so youth in crisis can find immediate safety and support. There are two ways youth can access help:
- Look for the black and yellow Safe Place sign in your community, walk in and state you need a Safe Place
- Or use TXT 4 HELP anytime to connect with help. Simply text “SAFE” to 4HELP (44357).

For youth. Someplace to go…someone to help.

05/05/2026

Human trafficking is a global issue, affecting nearly 50 million victims across the world. It’s also a local issue, as kids and adults alike are exploited in communities right here. Throughout the month of May, National Safe Place Network is partnering with TAT Nonprofit to share age-appropriate resources about this issue for youth and caregivers. It might be scary or sad to think about, but the good news is that we can all play a role in combating this issue. Visit www.tatnonprofit.org/youth to learn more.

Today, we were able to participate in honoring Matt Reed. Matt has given 26 years of dedicated service to YMCA Safe Plac...
04/22/2026

Today, we were able to participate in honoring Matt Reed. Matt has given 26 years of dedicated service to YMCA Safe Place Services in Louisville, KY - the organization where the Safe Place program began. As he steps away from his role as Executive Director, we’re deeply grateful for his leadership, compassion, and lasting impact on young people and the community as a whole.

While this chapter closes, Matt will continue doing meaningful work and making an impact in the world. Thank you, Matt!

04/06/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and heard. If you or someone you know is facing abuse, neglect, or feels unsafe, help is closer than you think.

🟡 Safe Place locations offer immediate help and safety for youth in crisis.
📱 TXT 4 HELP connects young people to a trained professional—anytime, anywhere.

You’re not alone. Help is available, and it works.

Together, we can protect children and strengthen safer communities.

We are also honored to have Brigitt's service on the National Safe Place Network Advisory Board and Safe Place committee...
03/26/2026

We are also honored to have Brigitt's service on the National Safe Place Network Advisory Board and Safe Place committee.

Meet Brigitt Nasby, IYSA’s Safe Place State Director. She has been serving youth in Indiana since 2017 and is committed to helping young people find safety and support— online and in person.

Interested in learning more about Safe Place or scheduling a presentation? Please visit: https://indysb.org/safe-place-program/

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545 S. 2nd Street
Louisville, KY
40202

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