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. Safe Place is the first step to help for any youth in crisis or at risk.
This community collaboration program, operated by youth shelters or youth serving agencies make it possible for any youth to access help at locations including fast food restaurants, convenience stores, fire stations, libraries and city buses which display the Safe Place sign. Youth can easily find help at Safe Place sites in Valparaiso whenever they need it. Safe Place connects youth to immediate help and safety and offers supportive services to both youth and their families.
"Safe Place sites" in Valparaiso include:
- Porter County United Way, 951 Eastport Centre
- Family Youth Service Bureau, 253 W. Lincolnway
- Centier Bank, 2707 Laporte Avenue
- Centier Bank, 390 W U.S Highway 6 #1161 (South Haven)
- Centier Bank, 150 W. Lincolnway
- Centier Bank, 154 West Morthland
- Centier Bank, 1802 Calumet Avenue
The Portage YMCA at 3100 Willowcreek Road hosted a kick-off celebration for their Safe Place program on Wednesday April 8. This free, public event featured a video presentation, giveaways, and guest speakers which included the Porter County Sheriff and the Porter county United Way President.
To learn more about the Safe Place program and tomorrow's kickoff event, visit the website of the Crisis Center, Inc.. Space is limited! Be sure to RSVP before 1:00pm via the website, by calling (219) 938-2707, or by emailing crisis@crisiscenterysb.org.