Safe Space, which is run by Hove YMCA is a safe place for people to go if they have got into difficulties on a night out. If people have drunk too much, taken drugs, been the victim of a violent crime, lost their friends or just feel unsafe, they can visit Safe Space for help.
Safe Space is based in St Paul’s Church on West Street and has youth workers from Hove YMCA and Red Cross first aiders. It is normally open from 10.45pm to 3.45am on Friday and Saturday nights.
‘I lost all my friends and was getting harassed and touched by men walking up West Street. Safe Space took me out of what could have been a dangerous situation and got me home safely, it was really helpful. Thank you’.
Female Safe Space client, 19
Depending on the needs of the individual, Safe Space can provide:
Advice and information
Support
Medical treatment from the Red Cross
A pilot project ran over Christmas and New Year 2006. The scheme has since run throughout the summer and Christmas periods 2007 and 2008.
Update
From Christmas 2008 Safe Space plans to be open every Friday and Saturday night throughout 2009. Safe Space is based in St Paul's Church, West Street (see map below) and is open from 10.45pm until 3.45am.
