You are not alone. We walk beside you.

Free, confidential support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and abuse — available 24/7 across Central Nebraska.
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Our Mission

The S.A.F.E. Center (Spouse/Sexual Abuse Family Education Center) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free and confidential support and resources to empower those affected by dating and domestic violence, sex trafficking, sexual assault, and stalking while engaging communities through awareness and prevention education in our five-county service area.

Collaborate
We work as a team to build strong, inclusive relationships—within our organization and across the community—to create equitable, solution-focused opportunities that lead to the best outcomes.
Educate
We partner with the community to shift social norms through awareness, outreach, and prevention—promoting growth, healthy communication, and a future free from violence.
Support
We advocate with empathy and without judgment, offering client-centered solutions for individuals and communities.
Empower
We educate and empower individuals and communities to build confidence, independence, and self-worth.
Confidential
We provide safe, confidential, and trauma-informed support that ensures survivors and communities receive respectful, high-quality care they can always trust.

In 2024, We Provided...

4,599

Nights in Shelter

1,000+

Crisis Calls

8,300

Outreach Materials Distributed

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620 E. 25th Suite 14
Kearney, Nebraska 68847

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

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Contact Us
National Hotlines

National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network:
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline:
1-866-331-9474

National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
1-800-273-8255

©2026 S.A.F.E Center

The S.A.F.E. Center prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, political affiliation, familial status, health status, or employment status.
El Centro S.A.F.E prohíbe la discriminación en el empleo, los programas educativos y las actividades por motivos de raza, etnicidad, origen nacional, color de piel, creencia, religión, sexo, edad, discapacidad, condición de veterano, orientación sexual, identidad de género, ciudadanía, afiliación política, estado familiar, estado de salud o estado laboral.

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