Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines | Safe Place - Kansas City Area
Young people can text the word SAFE to 4HELP (44357) to receive the nearest Safe Place site to them. They also have the option to text interactively with a licensed mental health professional. This service is available 24/7.
Categories
Last assured
10/24/2023
Fee
None
Eligibility
Youth 21 and under in dangerous situations who need shelter or other assistance
Languages
N/A
Service area
Jackson County, MO Clay County, MO Platte County, MO Wyandotte County, KS Johnson County, KS Cass County, MO
Agency info
SAFE PLACE
Safe Place is a national youth outreach and prevention program for young people under the age of 21 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 include: libraries, YMCAs, fire stations, public buses, various businesses, and social service facilities.