 Safe Place
If you're a youth who needs a Safe Place now (or an adult assisting a youth in finding a site), use our View/Find tool above or call our
24-hour main number now: 219-938-7070.
We're waiting to help you!
Program Coordinator: Nikki Wielgos
Program Established: 1984
Program Motto: Where Kids Get Help...Fast!
Program Eligibility: Males, Females, Ages 6-17
Employment Opportunities: None (check back for more)
National Association: National Safe Place Services
NEW SAFE PLACE NEWS BELOW !
Program Description: Project Safe Place provides access to immediate help and supportive resources for young people in crisis through a network of Lake County sites sustained by qualified agencies, trained volunteers, and businesses. Youth can get immediate help when they go into a public location that displays the Safe Place sign and ask for help. The program began in Louisville, Kentucky in 1983 as an outreach effort of the YMCA Center for Youth Alternatives. Success has prompted the implementation of this youth shelter outreach program in agencies like the Crisis Center.
Volunteers Needed: Yes - Businesses and public locations willing to display the sign and facilitate youth getting help.
For More Information or a Site Visit: Contact Program Coordinator, Nikki Wielgos (or Program Assistant: Gavin Mariano ).
Latest News:
National Safe Place week is March 16-22, 2008. Read the full United State Senate resolution here (PDF).
Interested in a free, interactive presentation or training on Safe Place at your place of business or at your organization? Contact Gavin Mariano, Safe Place program assistant at 219-938-7070 Ext 2707 or via email: gmariano@crisiscenterysb.org
Read the 25th anniversary Safe Place press release here (PDF). The annoucement was released in Lake County on March 13, 2008.
An expansion into Porter County is planned for 2008...stay tuned right here!
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Nikki Wielgos has led Safe Place in Lake County Indiana since 1989; she was instrumental in establishing nearly 200 sites since then.
