National Safe Place Network

What National Safe Place Network does

National Safe Place Network (NSPN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1983 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, that operates the national Safe Place® program and TXT 4 HELP crisis text service across 40 states, coordinating 20,000+ community access sites (businesses, transit systems, schools, fire stations, libraries) where youth in crisis can connect with trained responders and licensed local agencies. The organization functions as a membership-based national network: youth-serving organizations pay $300/year organizational membership (or $25-$35 individual) and receive training, consultation, technical assistance, grant support, and access to NSPN Connect, an online peer learning community, plus the Support Center portal.

NSPN monetizes through five distinct streams: organizational and individual subscription memberships, fee-based training and certification programs (CYC Certification Prep at $600-$800, TOFT at $450-$550, Emerging Leaders Institute at $300-$400), customized consultation at $1,000/day on-site or $350/webinar, grant proposal review at $1,500 per non-RHY grant, and donations as a 501(c)(3). Strategic partnerships anchor distribution: QuikTrip is embedding TXT 4 HELP across 1,200+ stores in 21 states (full rollout by June 1, 2026), while YMCA, Pilot Company, Republic Bank, and King & Spalding extend reach into retail, financial, and legal services.

There is no proprietary technology platform — operations are human-mediated through NSPN Connect, the Support Center, virtual webinars, on-site training, and 24/7 staffed crisis response. The technology stack includes no APIs, no AI/ML systems, no integrations, and no proprietary software products; TXT 4 HELP relies on trained mental health professionals rather than automated triage. The portfolio functions as a unified ecosystem where membership unlocks a curriculum stack (CYC, TOFT, Families Thrive, Level Up Leadership), community (NSPN Connect, Focus biennial conference, TAPP Community), and professional services (coaching, grant support, customized consultation) that strengthen member agencies and the broader Safe Place crisis response network.

Name

National Safe Place Network

Legal name

National Safe Place, Inc.

Website

https://nspnetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

National Safe Place Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates the Safe Place® and TXT 4 HELP crisis response programs across 40 states through a membership network of youth-serving organizations, 20,000+ community sites, and licensed local agencies, delivering training, certification, and grant support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Crisis Intervention Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Support Hotlines & Digital Wellbeing Tools (EDAJAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH), Behavioral Health Crisis Services Management (988/Hotlines/Mobile Crisis Coordination) (HLAEAHAK), Education in Emergencies (EiE) & Safe Schools (BPADAKAJ)

Keywords

• Youth crisis services
• Crisis intervention
• Runaway prevention
• Community safety programs
• Social services training

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Organizational Membership Fees: Youth-serving organizations pay annual membership fees ($300 per year) to access training, resources, technical assistance, grant support, and the national peer network. This provides recurring revenue and is the primary commercial relationship with member agencies.
2. Individual Membership Fees: Individual professionals pay $25-35 per year for membership access to webinars, resources, and community connection. Lower-tier revenue stream supporting individual practitioner engagement.
3. Training and Certification Services: NSPN generates revenue through fee-based training programs including CYC Certification Prep ($600-$800), TOFT training ($450-$550), Emerging Leaders Institute ($300-$400), and customized consultation ($1,000/day plus travel). Revenue is event-based and tied to professional development demand.
4. Grant Support Services: Fee-based grant writing technical support and proposal review services for RHY and other grant applications ($1,500 per grant for non-RHY opportunities). Supports member organizations in securing federal and foundation funding.
5. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations support the nonprofit mission of advancing youth safety. NSPN operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with donate page accepting monthly or one-time contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

National Safe Place Network operates the Safe Place program and the TXT 4 HELP crisis text service, providing immediate help and safety for young people in crisis through a national network of more than 20,000 community-based Safe Place sites across 40 states. The organization supports this network through membership programs, training, certification, coaching, and grant support to youth-serving organizations and community partners, reaching more than 700,000 young people annually.

Product overview

National Safe Place Network operates a portfolio of interconnected programs and services focused on youth safety and crisis response. The core offerings include Safe Place® (a national youth outreach network) and TXT 4 HELP (crisis text support), which provide immediate access points for youth in crisis. These are supported by NSPN Membership, which serves as an umbrella program offering access to training, consultation, technical assistance, and the NSPN Connect peer learning community. The organization provides professional development through programs including CYC Certification, TOFT (Training of Facilitators & Trainers), Level Up Leadership series, Families Thrive™ training, GrantED 101, and Logic Models training. Additional services include Professional Coaching, Customized Consultation & Training, and Grant Support Services. Community-building initiatives include the biennial Focus Conference, TAPP Community, and NSPN Awards program. The portfolio functions as a unified ecosystem where membership provides access to specialized training and support services that strengthen the broader Safe Place network and youth-serving organizations nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Safe Place: A national youth outreach and prevention program that connects young people to immediate help and supportive services through community-based locations.
• TXT 4 HELP
• The Impact Network

Products and services

• Safe Place Program
• TXT 4 HELP
• Membership Program
• Training and Certification
• Coaching and Consultation
• Grant Support Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 700,000+ youth and community members educated annually about safety resources through NSPN network outreach
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• QuikTripcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026QuikTrip is expanding its partnership with NSPN to provide TXT 4 HELP crisis text support at more than 1,200 stores across 21 states. Announced during National Safe Place Week, the service allows youth facing crisis to text 'SAFE' and their location to connect with trained mental health professionals 24/7. Full rollout targeted by June 1, 2026. Over the past year, QuikTrip employees facilitated 268 Safe Place calls nationally through 24 partner agencies.
• YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA is listed as a National Safe Place Network partner, operating Safe Place sites within YMCA facilities across the country to provide youth in crisis with access to immediate help and supportive services.
• Pilot CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilot Company is listed as an NSPN partner, likely operating Safe Place sites at travel center locations to extend crisis support access for youth along highway corridors.
• Republic BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRepublic Bank is listed as a National Safe Place Network partner, providing financial or in-kind support for youth safety initiatives.
• King & SpaldingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKing & Spalding law firm is listed as an NSPN partner, providing pro bono or reduced-cost legal services to support the organization's mission.
• Child & Youth Care Certification Board (CYCCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSPN partners with CYCCB to increase access to CYC certification, provide exam preparation, and support individuals and organizations in strengthening the youth care workforce. NSPN is a recognized national provider of CYC training and preparation, offering the approved Foundations Course and exam support.
• Florida Network of Youth and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlorida Network is a state-level youth services association partnering with NSPN to strengthen youth-serving organizations and Safe Place programs at the regional level.
• National Runaway SafelinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Runaway Safeline operates as a key partner in the crisis response network, providing hotline and referral services for runaway and homeless youth complementary to Safe Place physical sites.
• Youth in FocuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth in Focus is a collaborative working with the Center for the Study of Social Policy to disseminate the Youth Thrive and Families Thrive curricula. NSPN is a collaboration member providing these evidence-based trainings to youth-serving professionals nationwide.
• Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)minorOthersCLASP provides the 'Guide to Creating Safe Space Policies for Early Childhood Programs' which NSPN shares as a resource with member organizations to help child care providers develop policies protecting children and families.
• Administration for Children and Families (ACF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACF at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a $7 million 'A Home for Every Child' Innovation Challenge. NSPN connected member organizations to information about the competition and supports state child welfare agencies participating in the initiative.
• 24 Safe Place Partner AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor24 partner agencies coordinate with QuikTrip stores to respond to Safe Place calls, connecting youth in crisis with local shelter, counseling, and support services. These licensed agencies form the operational backbone of the Safe Place crisis response system.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/nspnetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-safe-place-network

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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