Abuse, family conflict, drug use and poverty are among the many reasons thousands of youth face homelessness each year. For homeless youth in Columbus, OH, the Huckleberry House provides a safe place and dozens of resources that will help youth and their families through a difficult time.
Our non-profit organization, established in 1970, includes four programs: Crisis, Family Support, Youth Outreach and Transitional Living.
A typical day in the
Crisis Shelter consists of breakfast, lunch and dinner, individual counseling, journaling, group activities and more; all meant to make the most of a youth's time in our shelter. The average stay in the Crisis Program is 3-5 days, while in the
Transitional Living Program (TLP), young adults stay in a Huck House apartment for several months. Youth in TLP maintain jobs while learning independent living skills.
Through therapy, our
Family Support Program focuses on the problems faced by young people and their families. Masters' level clinicians help families make long term changes. Finally, our
Youth Outreach Program is out in the community, helping youth find housing, employment and other community resources.
Follow our blog for updates about our organization, stories from our youth, advice from our staff, and much more!
For more information about the Huckleberry House, or to donate, visit huckhouse.org.
