Crisis Response Hotline offered at Safe Place

Crisis Response Hotline offered at Safe Place

Safe Place Coordinators provide 24 hour a day, seven days a week, on call, in person and over the phone support to vulnerable youth, ages 12-17. Youth adults, ages 18-24, are referred to Willows Youth Services Center. Safe Place works closely with existing emergency youth shelter providers including Friends of Youth, YouthCare and Cocoon House.   Current Safe Place sites include: Metro Transit buses, YMCAs of Greater Seattle and the King County Library System. A complete map of all Safe Place locations can be seen online.

Physical Address

Hours

24 hours daily.

Application process

Call or text the 24/7 hotline or enter a business, library, community building or public bus displaying the yellow and black diamond-shaped Safe Place sign and request help.  

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Youth ages 12-17 in crisis and seeking immediate assistance. Young adults ages 18-24 are referred to Willows Youth Service Center.

Languages

Interpreter services

Service area

King, WA

Agency info

Safe Place

Safe Place is a 24-hour, seven day a week crisis hotline for vulnerable youth ages 12 - 17. Safe Place coordinators assess crises, provide outreach and referrals to appropriate shelter and support services. Access the services by calling, texting or email. Young adults, ages 18-24, are referred to Willows Youth Services Center. Safe Place partners with many local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and all King County Library System branches and King County Metro buses as designated Safe Place sites. A complete map of all Safe Place locations is available online.