About

Our Mission

To protect, assist and empower victims of family violence and sexual assault while challenging and changing social systems that tolerate and perpetuate abuse.

The Safe Center is a registered 501(c)(3) Charity. Tax ID: 11-2442377.

Our Board

Officers
Shanell Parrish-Brown, Esq. – President

Cara Cronin, Esq. – Vice President

Christine Egan-Philippides – Vice President

Robert Zuccaro, CPA – Treasurer

Carol A. Glick, Esq. – Secretary

Members At Large
Stephen G. Bondi, CPA
Ilene Cooper, Esq.
Laura Curran
Raymond Czajkowski
Henry Davidson
Adam Dejak
Marissa Espinoza Ichochea, Esq.
Esther Fortunoff-Greene
Marilyn Genoa, Esq.
Kamilla Greenidge-Hubbard
Scott Gyllensten
Margaret Keane
William Liu, CFP
Thomas Locascio
Judy Marrazzo
Thomas Paccione, MBA
Susan Ring
Rachelle Scott, MD
Lisa Williams

Continuums of Care

The Safe Center offers free, confidential, specialized services for adult and child victims of domestic violence/dating violence, and sexual assault. Services we offer include:

  • Crisis Intervention
    24-Hour Fully Staffed Hotline: (516) 542-0404
    Emergency Safe Shelter

    Emergency Room Response

  • Counseling
    Specialized Group Counseling
    Adult and Children's Mental Health Services
    Emergency Room Response

  • Advocacy & Legal Services
    Child and Adult Victim Advocates
    Legal Consultation and Representation
    Court Advocates
    Dedicated Case Managers

  • Housing & Employment
    Short-term Rental Assistance
    Housing Placements
    Employment and Vocational Counseling

  • Human Trafficking Services: Trauma informed counseling and case management services are designed specifically for adult and child trafficking victims.
  • Legal Services: Our legal staff provides a variety of services in Nassau County Courts to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, rape/sexual assault, and elder abuse.
  • Rape & Sexual Assault Services: Free individual and group counseling is available to all survivors of sexual assault.
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In The News

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The Safe Center marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October

“This is a month to recognize and celebrate the remarkable efforts of community champions who stand by survivors,” said Joshua Hanson, executive director of The Safe Center. “This year, as we mark The Safe Center’s 10th anniversary, we pay tribute to our expert staff, dedicated volunteers, community partners, and visionary leaders...”

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The Safe Center Annual Impact Report Outlines Work for Victims on Long Island

"In 2023, the Safe Center served 5,122 individual clients, providing 48,524 individual services, partnering with 447 medical and law enforcement personnel, serving 933 children through its Child Advocacy Center, and serving 154 victims of human trafficking."

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Safe Center LI marks a decade in service to survivors of domestic violence and child abuse

"Ten years ago two Nassau nonprofits — one that served survivors of domestic violence while the other helped children who'd suffered abuse — decided they could better serve those populations by joining forces..."

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The Safe Center LI in Bethpage marks 10th anniversary

"The Safe Center LI has been helping victims of child abuse and domestic violence since 2014. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports..."

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LGBTQIA+ violence victims to receive better service at Safe Center LI due to state program

"A Long Island organization is updating its practices and taking on more training to better serve LGBTQIA+ survivors of domestic and gender-based violence as part of a state program, the group’s leaders said..."

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Contact Us

Bethpage Location

15 Grumman Road West
Bethpage, NY 11714
Front Desk: (516) 465-4778
Email: info@tscli.org

Education & Training

The heart of abuse prevention and response is education and training. The Education Department of The Safe Center offers extensive learning opportunities on emerging topics related to abuse using cutting edge research for all sectors of society: individuals, neighborhoods, community organizations, schools, colleges and universities, religious institutions, fraternal groups, small businesses, service providers, corporations and everything in-between.

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Support

There are many ways to support victims and survivors. You can make a monetary donation to fuel our programs, provide support through donated goods and services, volunteer, launch a corporate partnership, attend a fundraising event, etc. Find out how you can support The Safe Center.

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