SafeNight vs Subdial

When someone is in urgent need of safe shelter to escape domestic violence, SafeNight can help. Fast. People who want to help those in need of safe shelter download the SafeNight app and set up a profile. They receive an alert when someone needs a safe place to stay and there is no available space in a shelter. The app lets them make an immediate donation to pay for a hotel room for the person in need. DETAILS: -- Donors pay for hotel rooms by donating the requested amount to a verified organization. -- Requests for shelter are sent by trained staff at domestic violence service organizations who follow best practices for the safety of all involved. -- Donors select a specific shelter to support. -- Donors can select the number of alerts they receive in a given time frame. -- No personal data regarding the shelter recipient is collected or stored by the app. -- SafeNight is a nonprofit initiative led by Caravan Studios, a division of TechSoup Global, in collaboration with AdvanceNet Labs (formerly Aidmatrix).

In moments of crisis, connecting with the right support resources is crucial to solving harm. Subdial—a mobile app that provides users with 911 alternatives within their communities—is designed to make it easier. Our goal is to help citizens resolve issues without involving police, whether it involves mental health, domestic disturbances, non-urgent crimes, and beyond. How does it work? Download the app and share your location or enter your zip code Look for locally available resources by categories or keyword search Review available resources and their information Save resources for future use Contact resources when you need help What resources are available? Mental health Domestic violence Homelessnesses LGBTQ+ Youth services Free legal services Harm reduction Free medical care What resource-specific information is included? Description Location Phone number + more as we grow! What states does Subdial serve? Alaska Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Nevada New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming By providing access to alternative resources, we aim to do our part in creating a network for people to find the help they need—and empowering them to help others in ways that are safer, and more effective, for everyone.