Safe2Help Nebraska app for iPhone and iPad

Safe2Help NE is a school related tip management system that allows students, parents and community members that live in the Douglas County, Omaha, Nebraska area to instantly relay and submit secure and anonymous safety concerns to the appropriate school, law enforcement agency or crisis counselor. Information shared from the student or community member can be related to harmful, dangerous or violent activity that is directed at schools, students or staff members or the threat of these activities. Some of these activities range from violence, suicide, weapons, domestic violence, inappropriate relationships, illicit drug use, threatening behavior, bullying, cyberbullying, self-harm and other acts of victimization that impact youth/students in Douglas County, Omaha, NE. The Safe2Help NE app allows you to submit anonymous and secure school safety related information to a 24/7 staffed crisis center. The crisis center is housed with the Boys Town National Hotline. Tips can be submitted via the Safe2Help NE website, calling 531-299-7233 or through the mobile app. The tipster can opt to two-way dialogue with the staff or crisis counselors as well as upload images or video to pass along information. The tip is triaged by trained staff or crisis counselors and forwarded to school officials to address school related concerns. Tips may also be forwarded to local law enforcement if immediate action is necessary to protect lives. Safe2Help NE will use the most accurate information and respond with the most effective intervention strategies to provide help when needed.