Safe Place sign outside of a YMCA branch

Safe Place Sites

YMCA Safe Place Services is here to help! See our information below about how to receive help from any of our services.

How to Get Help

  • Image removed.Call or Text 502-635-5233. A Safe Place staff member will respond to calls and texts 24/7. No question is too small and no problem is too large for us to help!
  • Shelter House: If you need to find immediate shelter to separate yourself from a crisis situation, you may visit one of our Safe Place partner locations using the map below. They will contact Safe Place Services so you can be transferred to Shelter House and find additional support. You may also call or text 502-635-5233.
  • Youth Development Drop-In Center: You may visit the YDC Monday–Friday 8:30-1pm. 2400 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, KY 40217
  • Y-NOW Mentoring: If you are age 11–15 whose parent(s) are or have been incarcerated or have active substance addiction and are looking for someone to talk to, call or text 502-635-5233.
  • Street Outreach: Are you age 12–24, living on the street, and need assistance? Call or text 502-635-5233.

Safe Place Agencies

Are you a Safe Place Agency with a youth or teen in need? Call 502-635-5233.

Enter your ZIP code to find the nearest Safe Place site.

Creating A Safe Environment

The YMCA of Greater Louisville works in partnership with families, staff and volunteers to protect children from child abuse. Learn about how we keep kids in our programs safe.

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  • Who We Are

    We’re committed to making our community stronger by providing help, hope and healing to teens and families in crisis.

  • How We Help

    From Safe Places to Shelter House to mentoring projects, YMCA Safe Place Services offer a variety of programs for teens and parents.

  • Get Involved

    We rely on people like you to volunteer time and resources to help teens and families in our community get on a better track.