Family Resources - Safe Place 2B

SafePlace2B provides 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.

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Contract Manager: jrayl@jwbpinellas.org

Juvenile Welfare Board

Children’s Services Council of Pinellas County

14155 58th Street North
Clearwater, FL 33760

727-547-5600
727-530-7416 (fax)

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