Our Doors Are Always Open

Huckleberry 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, our Teen Crisis Shelter helpline is available 24/7 at 614-294-5553

We work relentlessly to ensure all young people in our community have access to a safe home environment. Including you.

If you are having thoughts of suicide, or if you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, call 988.

Welcome to Huckleberry House

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.

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 2024, we supported our vision for Thriving Youth, No Matter their Journey, the following ways:

36,000

More than 36,000 nights of shelter across our programs.

4,000

Engaged with 4,000 youth through outreach events and presentations.

92%

Youth participating in Teen Crisis Program transitioned to safe and stable housing.

10,000

More than 10,000 hours of counseling and mental health services for youth and families across our programs.

Who We Help

“A high school counselor told me about Huck House,” she says. “I was so scared. I didn’t want to be alone and I wanted to help my mom. But the people at Huck House gave me confidence in myself, something I never had before. They made me feel I would be okay.”

“I’m pretty sure I’d still be struggling with homelessness if it weren’t for Huck House. I never thought I’d have a place of my own. There are so many others out there that could use the resources, and I’m just hoping that they can hear my story and get the help they need.”

“Huckleberry House has helped me become self-sufficient for the first time in my life. I now know that I can set goals and be successful at reaching them,” Shaniya says. “I learned about boundaries and gained confidence in myself. And I’m learning to have the right mindset and a better outlook for my future.”

This website is supported by Grant Numbers 90CX7455-03-00, 90YO2509-03-00, and 90CY7429-03-00 from the Family and Youth Services Bureau within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Family and Youth Services Bureau.

Our Doors Are Always Open