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Safe House
Safe House is a voluntary, temporary residential shelter for youth who are at risk of sexual exploitation or who are being sexually exploited through their involvement in prostitution. This program provides a safe refuge for a maximum of 8 individuals where they can access residential support and services to facilitate the transition to healthy community living.
While in the program, the youth’s needs are assessed and a service plan is developed to meet those needs. A client’s needs many include stabilization, day programming, substance abuse issues, general health conditions, level of family involvement, and future long term housing plans.
Staff at Safe House offer support, counseling, and advocacy, as well as facilitate the client’s access to community resources. Safe House also meets the basic needs for nutrition, housing, clothing, as well as structured and unstructured social, educational, and recreational activities.
Am I eligible?
Safe House is available to male, female, and transgendered clients aged 14 to 19 years old who need help leaving the streets and to live independently in the community. There are a certain number of beds available at Safe House for youth identified under the Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act (formerly the PChIP Act).
Where is this service provided?
Safe House can be reached by calling (780) 474-9938. The home is located in South West Edmonton.
How much will it cost me?
Services are free to clients. Safe House is a specialized program which is funded through Region 6 Child and Family Services Authority (CFSA), and Catholic Social Services’ Sign of Hope campaign.
How do I access this program?
- Call for an intake appointment (all inquiries are welcome).
- Staff will then meet with a client at Safe House to discuss how the program works and to assist them in entering the Safe House program or other community resources.
- Staff work with clients on developing a case plan, complete with goals and objectives.
Who do I contact for more information?
Call Safe House at (780) 474-9938 for more details.
Program Outcomes
Short term outcomes include:
- Stabilization and safety of client.
- Assessment of the client’s individual needs.
- Finding appropriate supports, skills, and resources for clients.
Client Testimonials
“Without Safe House, I don’t know where I’d be.”
“I had no where to go and Safe House took me in.”
“The staff at Safe House have really supported me and became like my family. I will always come back if only to visit them.”
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