Operation Safe House Inc

Operation SafeHouse, with community support, provides emergency shelter, intervention and outreach services to runaway, homeless and other youth in crisis. SafeHouse offers youth positive alternatives to becoming victims of the streets.

Testimonials

"Before coming to SafeHouse My life was a mess and out of control. I am 17 years old and short on my school credits, but today I am back in school looking towards graduation. SafeHouse of the Desert helped me find myself. I was lost sprung out on drugs doing things that I would not do today. SafeHouse helped me realize that drugs are not the solution for every problem that I come across. I now can deal with my problems in a different way instead of using drugs. SafeHouse has showed me how to cope and deal with my problems instead of keeping them bottled up inside. Keeping my problems inside kept; me messed up and had me using drugs such as; marijuana, methamphetamines and alcohol to deal with those issues. SafeHouse has helped me to create a healthy relationship with my dad because what was once a constant fight all the time has now become a conversation of him being proud of me. Now I am trying to do well and stay away from trouble. Today my family is proud of my accomplishments and me." Anthony

"I am 21 years old. I have two beautiful children named Michelle 5 years and David 12 months. I came to Harrison House to help me put my life back together after living most of my life as a prostitute. I was pregnant with my second child whose father was my pimp. I was so lost and confused about where to start in a normal life, I didn't have very many family or friends that I could turn to to ask for guidance. A former friend who I met in the lifestyle had already become a Harrison House resident and knew of my situation and thought it would help me get stable. I applied, got an interview, and was accepted. Since living at Harrison House I've accomplished so much. I started my GED, got my drivers permit, saved more than 2,000 dollars, gained work experience, got jobs, cleared my warrants, found a two bedroom apartment, became a better mother, an most important I found my inner peace for which I've been in searching for some time now. I can't say exactly where I would've been without the help of Harrison House and its staff, but I know for once I made a decision that I'm extremely proud of." Brandy

Gilbert was referred to Harrison House Transitional Living Program while he was staying at the Main Stay Emergency Shelter for homeless youth in March of 2020. Gilbert had been kicked out of his adoptive family's home on his 18th birthday, stating there were multiple family issues. Gilbert arrived moved into Harrison House in 2020 and without employment. In August, of 2020 Gilbert enrolled at the Win Center a workforce development center in Indio C.A. and completed an internship with them. Gilbert was then able to secure a position with Walgreens in November of 2020, an employment he kept throughout out his program.

Gilbert struggled with anxiety, sleep issues, confidence and depression. Gilbert sought out a psychiatrist and was prescribed medication for depression, which appeared to help. Gilbert set the goal of obtaining his drivers license before exiting. Gilbert signed up for driving lessons in November of 2021 and passed his driver's test At the time of his graduation Gilbert had close to 18,000 dollars in his savings.