Our Doors Are Always Open
Huck House keeps doors open for at-risk and homeless youth in Central Ohio.
No matter what.
We help Central Ohio youth who are struggling with homelessness, family conflict, poverty, and violence.
If you need help right now, call our 24/7 crisis hotline at (614) 294-5553.
We work relentlessly to ensure all young people in our community have access to a safe home environment. Including you.
At Huckleberry House, we believe that there is hope in every young person's story.
Huckleberry House provides shelter, support, and guidance to young people facing difficult situations through four main programs:
- A 24/7 Crisis Shelter offering a temporary safe place to stay for teens ages 12 to 17 including hot meals, a warm bed, and access to necessities like clothes and hygiene items
- A Transitional Living Program for young people, 18-24 years old, providing a safe place to live combined with a range of supportive services.
- A Counseling Center, with a team of therapists who specialize working with teens, young adults, and families to help solve even the most challenging problems.
- The Youth Outreach Program, a team of trained, professional staff that engage with youth to prevent homelessness and provide support and resources to increase stability.
Our Programs
At Huck House, our goal is to support young people and families struggling with tough situations like homelessness, substance abuse, poverty, and violence. Because we know everyone’s problems are unique, we offer a variety of programs that can help.
Housing Programs
Up to 18 months of housing combined with programs designed to help you develop the skills and confidence to live successfully on your own. Learn More
Crisis Shelter
A 24/7/365 Crisis Shelter that offers a safe, temporary place to stay for young people ages 12-17. Learn More
Youth Outreach Program
A street-based counseling, support, and case management program that brings Huck House services to youth on their own turf. Learn More
Counseling Services
Counseling that helps address tough issues including family conflict, adjustment issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma experiences, and issues at school. Learn More
Our Impact
In 2020, we kept our doors open despite unprecedented challenges and we made key strides in increasing and improving the options for our community’s most vulnerable members:
19,529
Nights of shelter provided
482
Crisis episodes addressed
$15,000
In scholarship funds awarded to Huck House program graduates
2,458
Hours of counseling and support provided
Who We Help
Our Doors Are Always Open
Huck House keeps doors open for at-risk and homeless youth in Central Ohio.
No matter what.
We help Central Ohio youth who are struggling with homelessness, family conflict, poverty, and violence.
If you need help right now, call our 24/7 crisis hotline at (614) 294-5553.
We work relentlessly to ensure all young people in our community have access to a safe home environment. Including you.
Inside Huckleberry House Teen Shelter
What to expect when you come
Young people and families come to Huck House for many reasons. Whether it’s for counseling, help with housing resources, or just a safe place to stay for a night or two, you can expect to find a no- judgment zone where the goal is to keep you safe and start sorting out in the issues in a way that respects your needs and unique situation.
Inside Huck House, you'll find:
- A 24/7 Crisis Shelter offering a temporary safe place to stay for teens ages 12 to 17 including hot meals, a warm bed, and access to necessities like clothes and hygiene items
- Help linking to housing resources for young people 17 and older
- Connections to individual and family counselors
- People who are ready and willing to listen and help, no matter what brought you here
Our Programs
At Huck House, our goal is to support young people and families struggling with tough situations like homelessness, substance abuse, poverty, and violence. Because we know everyone’s problems are unique, we offer a variety of programs that can help.
Housing Programs
Up to 18 months of housing combined with programs designed to help you develop the skills and confidence to live successfully on your own. Learn More
Crisis Shelter
A 24/7/365 Crisis Shelter that offers a safe, temporary place to stay for young people ages 12-17. Learn More
Youth Outreach Program
A street-based counseling, support, and case management program that brings Huck House services to youth on their own turf. Learn More
Counseling Services
Counseling that helps address tough issues including family conflict, adjustment issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma experiences, and issues at school. Learn More
Our Impact
In 2020, we kept our doors open despite unprecedented challenges and we made key strides in increasing and improving the options for our community’s most vulnerable members:
19,529
Nights of shelter provided
482
Crisis episodes addressed
$15,000
In scholarship funds awarded to Huck House program graduates
2,458
Hours of counseling and support provided
Who We Help
