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National Safe Place: youth safety locations and TXT 4 HELP
United States
Find a Safe Place location or use TXT 4 HELP to connect a young person with immediate support.
National Safe Place connects youth in crisis with designated community locations and local youth-service agencies. TXT 4 HELP can identify the nearest Safe Place or youth service and can connect the user with a trained professional.
Who qualifies
Youth under 18, with services available up to age 21 in some communities. TXT 4 HELP is available nationwide.
How to access it
Use the Safe Place finder or text SAFE and your city, state or ZIP code to 4HELP (44357). If immediate physical danger exists, call 911.
Cost or fee
Free and confidential; mobile message or data charges may apply.