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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.

Last assured

10/24/2023

Physical Address

Hours

24/7

Voice

44357

Application process

Text the word SAFE to 4HELP (44357)

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.

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