National Safe Place - Text "SAFE" to 69866
Kirwan Heights is a recognized "SafePlace", which is an emergency shelter for youth in crisis.
Safe Place "provides access to immediate help and supportive resources for all young people in crisis through a network of sites sustained by qualified agencies, trained volunteers and businesses".
A SafePlace provides, well, a safe place for troubled youth, runaways, and victims of child abuse. Kirwan Heights Fire Department provides a place for youth to stay until a SafePlace representitive can come for the child.
More information and resources can be found at: National SafePlace (Official Website) • National SafePlace - Resources