SafePlace2B

Our short-term youth residences are open to troubled or at-risk youth between the ages of 10 and 17. They include youth who have family problems and conflict, who have run away from home or are homeless, who are having school related problems, or any youth who is in crisis for any reason and needs respite care. Shelter/respite services are provided for up to fourteen days.

Not eligible are youth facing felony charges or who are presently adjudicated dependent or delinquent. To ensure the safety of youth and staff, youth who are combative, intoxicated, suicidal or show signs of more serious mental health problems are referred for more appropriate services. 

While in the residence, youth are provided with individual and group counseling, life-skills education and recreational activities. Family counseling is available while a youth is in SafePlace2B and can be continued through the family counseling office after leaving the residence.

There are no fees for SafePlace2B.

Procedure to Contact/Refer

Services may be accessed 24 hours a day by calling:
St. Petersburg (727) 384-TEEN (8336)
Clearwater (727) 449-TEEN (8336)
Bradenton (941) 708-5850

Centralized Intake Staff will conduct eligibility screening and, if eligible, the youth will be admitted into the residence. Youth may also enter by going to a local Safe Place site and informing the trained volunteer that they would like to get to a safe place. Staff will be contacted and will screen the youth for eligibility. Volunteers or staff will then transport the youth to the nearest residence.

To access additional sources of information, we provide the following links:

National Runaway Hotline

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Missing Children’s Information Clearinghouse

National Center for Victims of Crime

Tampa Bay Cares