Safe Place is a national youth outreach program designed to provide access to immediate help and safety for all young people in crisis.  Homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse, and community troubles are just some of the expamoles of crises faced by youth on a daily basis. 

How It Works: 

A young person in crisis enters a Safe Place 'Site' displaying the Safe Place's recognizable yellow and black diamond-shaped logo and asks for help.   The site employee reassures the youth that he or she is safe then contacts the Safe Place llicensed 'Agency'. Staff from the 'Agency' will transport youth to the licensed 'Agency' and provide the yout with supports and assistance with housing options, contacting family, and creating a plan of action to address the youth's immediate needs.  

Community Access Unlimited (CAU) is a licensed Safe Place 'Agency' and additional sites in Union County include the Elizabeth Public Library, Hillside Fire Department, Jefferson Park Family Success Center, and the CAU Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter.  

Youths can also text "SAFE" with their current location to 69866

 

For information: 

Contact: Julia Leftwich, Director of CAU Shelter Services

908-436-1955

 

 

 

Eligibility	youth in crisis homeless youth
Age Groups	Children Adolescents
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Housing / Shelter Community Drop In / Community Center Family & Support Services Referral Services
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Teen Issues Crisis / Safety Child Abuse / Neglect Crisis / Safety / Prevention Domestic Violence
Payment Options	Free
Areas Served	Union County

Last Updated: 10/02/15