The Lake Street Safety Center is shifting its operating hours to give community members more consistent access to safety resources and support. Starting Aug. 18, the center will be open Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On the first Friday of each month, the safety center will close at 4 p.m.
Previously, the center kept weekday hours of Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
At the center
The Lake Steet Safety Center serves as a collaborative space of government and community-based services and resources. It offers services including:
- K-12 school enrollment and education-related resources.
- Resources for victims or survivors of crimes.
- Help with safety concerns or resolving conflicts.
- Housing services, like rental help or rapid rehousing.
- Support recovering from substance use disorder.
- Resources for the area’s businesses and property owners, like help with graffiti issues, lighting concerns, and registering security cameras.
- Connecting to social services and case managers.
- Free naloxone and fentanyl test strips are always available at the safety center – no questions asked. Pick up these resources to protect yourself and others.
Stop by during the new weekday hours to learn how the center can support you and your needs.