Make a Difference
Sleep Out!
Sleep Out is Huckleberry House’s annual awareness-building and fundraising event, held every spring.
Sleep Out 2026 will be held on May 29, 2026! Registration opens April 13 – mark your calendars now! Head over to our Sleep Out website to learn more!
WE ARE
COMMUNITY
WE ARE
COMMUNITY
For Young People in Crisis and
Need help now?
TEEN CRISIS PROGRAM HELP LINE
Call 24/7/365 for a safe place and support
(614) 294-5553
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
We Believe
Every young person's story has hope
For over five decades, Huckleberry House has supported young people facing challenges such as homelessness, family conflict, and mental health struggles. We believe that with guidance, resources, and a healthy dose of hope, every young person can change the course of their life.
With hope, we shelter, support, and guide youth navigating challenges, working toward a Central Ohio with thriving youth, no matter their journey.
Our Transitional Living Program offers youth (18-24) a furnished apartment for up to 18 months, along with dedicated counselors and support staff to help clients build toward independence.
The doors of our Teen Crisis Program are always open. Any teen (aged 12-17) experiencing crisis or housing instability can walk through the doors to find a safe and caring alternative to the streets.
Counseling that helps address challenging problems, including family conflict, adjustment issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma experiences, and issues at school.
Specializing in connecting young people with the resources they need! Whether at our YOP Shop during business hours or through dedicated outreach in schools, libraries, and throughout the community.
By the Numbers
Our Impact in 2025
nights of shelter provided across our programs
youth and adults engaged through outreach efforts
of youth in our Teen Crisis Program transitioned to safe and stable housing
hours of mental health support and life skills training provided
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News & Events
Huckleberry House Announces 2026 Sleep Out in Partnership with First Congregational Church
Testimonials
In Their Own Words
Jerry’s Story
The third time is a charm
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.
Srijana’s Story
A home of her own
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.
Shaniya’s Story
Moving beyond trauma
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.
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