LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Capital Space Transportation Authority is now licensed to function Secure Place, a nationwide outreach and prevention program for weak youth. Now, CATA automobiles and amenities will function secure locations for folks underneath the age of 18 who’re experiencing disaster.
CATA Secure Place places:
All CATA Autos
Downtown CATA Transportation Heart (420 S. Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933)
Capital Space Multimodal Gateway (1240 S. Harrison Highway, East Lansing, MI 48823)
Youths in disaster can board a CATA car freed from cost and obtain rapid help from CATA staff or safety guards by asking for a “Safe Place.” CATA will cooperate with native legislation enforcement and neighborhood sources to help these in want—and report any incidents to the Nationwide Secure Place Community.
“As a Safe Place partner, CATA is committed to providing critical support for youths experiencing abuse, neglect, violence, bullying, trafficking or stalking,” stated CATA CEO Bradley T. Funkhouser. “The success of this initiative relies on our community partners. Together, we will ensure that no young person is left without access to the vital resources they need.”
CATA is the one licensed Secure Place companion in Michigan.
TXT 4 HELP is a fast and confidential method teenagers can entry help. Simply textual content “SAFE” and your present location to 4HELP (44357), and you will obtain a message with the closest Secure Place web site and get in touch with info for an area youth company. If no Secure Place is out there in your space, you’ll obtain info on the closest youth service group.
For rapid assist, reply with 2CHAT to speak with a counselor by way of textual content. It’s accessible 24/7.
For extra help, think about reaching out to those nationwide hotlines:
Nationwide Suicide Prevention Hotline: Name 988 or textual content 988 Nationwide
Human Trafficking Hotline: Name 1-888-373-7888 or textual content 233733
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