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

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

All of SafeHouse’s programs are designed to improve the health, wellness, and well-being of our clients.

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SafeHouse Youth Services

The SafeHouse Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs (Riverside and Thousand Palms) provides over 400 young people with crisis intervention services annually and 10,000 youth are reached through our mental health and community outreach programs.

The SafeHouse Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs (Riverside and Thousand Palms) provides over 400 young people with crisis intervention services annually and 10,000 youth are reached through our mental health and community outreach programs.

Harrison House
Transitional Living Program

Harrison House Transitional Living Program is a 15-unitapartment complex located in Thousand Palms. Services are available to older homeless youth ages 18 to under 21 for up to 18-months.

Harrison House Transitional Living Program is a 15-unit apartment complex located in Thousand Palms. Services are available to older homeless youth ages 18 to under 21 for up to 18-months.

Street Outreach & Safe Place

SafeHouse Of The Desert has been providing the Street Outreach program to entrenched street youth since 1997. Our team is in the community six days a week at locations where runaway and homeless youth are known to congregate.

SafeHouse Of The Desert has been providing the Street Outreach program to entrenched street youth since 1997. Our team is in the community six days a week at locations where runaway and homeless youth are known to congregate.

Contact Us

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Help Raise the Roof!

Unfortunately, in addition to the roof needing dire attention, our walkways and one of our building staircases desperately need to be repaired and upgraded. We have a very large goal with cost estimated to be around $100,000 to complete the work. This will be a huge financial undertaking and we are calling on the community for support.
Please consider giving a gift to the youth in our community by donating to our fundraiser to improve the building that provides so many services to those that need it most!

Trunk or Treat Community Event at SafeHouse Riverside
SafeHouse in Riverside will be holding our First Annual Trunk or Treat Community event on October 17th, 2024 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

Dress up, bring your trick or treaters and join us, the City of Riverside Police Department, the Riverside County Youth Action Board and The Fair https://safehouseofthedesert.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=1472&action=edit#Housing Council for trunk or treating, face painting, balloon twister and other community resources that can assist you or your family.

If you would like to be a vendor or have questions regarding the event, please contact Rainbow Marler at rmarler@operationsafehouse.org or 951-515-4614

SafeHouse of the Desert Stuff the Bus
SafeHouse of the Desert will be holding our annual Stuff the Bus fundraiser at the Desert Crossing Highway 111 in Palm Desert on November 1, 2 and 3.

We are pleased to partner once again with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Desert Sands Unified School District and Target stores in Palm Desert. This year, the National Charity League and the Thousand Palms Chamber of Commerce will provide volunteers who will also give us a hand.

Your generous donations and support overwhelms us every year. We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions or would like to donate, please contact Birgit Phillips at bphillips@operationsafehouse.org or 760-660-1755

Steven Fales presents Mormon Boy, A True Story
Our friend, Steven Fales, has generously donated his time and efforts to support SafeHouse of the Desert by presenting his very successful off-Broadway play Mormon Boy!

This true story chronicles Steven’s life and his heartbreaking journey from being a devoted sixth-generation Mormon and father of two, to coming out as gay and being excommunicated from his church.

He also details his painful divorce, a long-fought battle with drugs and alcohol, a stint in prostitution and finally coming out the other side as an out and proud gay dad.

Steven will be presenting two shows on November 17th, at 3:00pm and 7:00pm at the Camelot Theater in Palm Springs. All proceeds from both shows will benefit SafeHouse of the Desert and its programs. Tickets can be purchased at mormonboy.com