Gwinnet County Safe Place
At the heart of our work is Gwinnett County Safe Place, the only emergency youth shelter in Gwinnett County and the surrounding north metro area. As part of the national Safe Place network, we operate 24/7 to provide immediate help and safety for youth in crisis.
What is Safe Place?
-
Safe shelter, food, and clothing
Caring adults available 24/7
Help with school, health, and counseling
Support for independent living & future goals
-
Found at QuikTrip stores, YMCAs, fire stations, libraries, and schools in Gwinnett.
Go inside and say: “I need a Safe Place.”
Staff will contact us, and we’ll come to you right away.
-
Need Help Right Now?
Call our 24/7 Crisis Line:
[Insert Crisis Number Here]
A caring staff member will answer and help you immediately. -
Ask a teacher, counselor, police officer, or community leader to call us for you.
They can connect you directly to Positive Impact International.
Do you need help now?
A Safe Place for Youth Ages 12–21
Call our 24/7 Crisis Line:
[404 - 516 - 7995]
A caring staff member will answer and help you immediately.
24/7 Crisis Line
Youth can call anytime to be connected with immediate help.
Case Management and Wraparound Services
Individualized support for education, healthcare, therapy, life skills, and workforce readiness.
Emergency Shelter
Short-term housing for youth ages 12–21, providing safety, meals, clothing, and stability.
Community Partners
60+ Safe Place partner sites across Gwinnett (including schools, QuikTrip stores, and YMCAs) connect youth directly to us when they need safety.
Why It Matters
Our shelter is often the first safe step for young people fleeing unsafe situations, facing homelessness, or in need of immediate care.
