The Safe Center reminded communities on Long Island of its services to human trafficking survivors on Wednesday to mark January as Human Trafficking Awareness month.

The Bethpage facility offers case management, safe housing, counseling, court advocacy and a close partnership with local police departments and courts.

"This month is dedicated to raising awareness about different forms of human trafficking, ways to support trafficking survivors and educating the community about the issue so that people are equipped to identify potential trafficking situations and report them," Executive Director of The Safe Center said in a released statement. "The popular myth is that human trafficking only occurs in developing countries. In fact, it happens in the United States and on Long Island every day, and mostly against communities of color or those who are economically disadvantaged."

The Safe Center operates a 24-hour hotline as a resource for victims, survivors and their loved ones. That hotline can be reached at (516) 542-0404.