Crisis Help
Get Help NOW.
If you need help right now, our Teen Crisis Shelter helpline is available 24/7 :
How we can help
A crisis is simply defined as a time when a situation becomes overwhelmingly difficult and potentially dangerous. As Columbus’ only 24-hour crisis shelter for youth ages 12-17, Huck House has a staff trained to intervene and provide the support needed for youth and their families. We can provide a safe space for a youth in crisis, any time, any day. When it comes to young people in crisis, there is no situation too big or too small. Call or come in. And get the support you deserve.
Print and keep the H3 card in your pocket. This helps you know who to call when you need it.
If you are considering suicide or physically harming yourself:
Teen Suicide Prevention Hotline
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, the local 24-hour Teen Suicide Prevention Hotline offers peer counseling to adolescents who may be dealing with loneliness, depression, and other problems.
Call: 614-294-3300
If you are considering running away:
National Runaway Safeline
An anonymous 24-hour hotline and online support system to assist anyone who has run away from home, who is thinking of running away, has family member or friend who has run away, or anyone who ran away and is ready to go home.
Call: 1-800-RUNAWAY
If you are a victim of sexual violence:
Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN)
RAINN offers programs and support services for survivors of sexual violence and their families. The National Sexual Assault hotline is available 24/7 by phone.
Call: 1-800-656-4673
If you need protection from abuse or neglect:
Franklin County Children Services
FCCS provides protection, care, and permanency for children who are abused, neglected, or dependent. The goal is to ensure every child has a safe, stable, and happy home. If you are, or suspect someone is, a victim of abuse or neglect, the child abuse hotline is accessible 24 hours a day.
Call: 614-229-7000
If you need pregnancy or women’s health support:
Teen Health Clinic
The clinic offers women’s health support especially for teens age 13-18. Services include pregnancy testing, same-day birth control options, and testing for sexually transmitted infections in a comfortable, safe environment.
Call: 614-645-7368
Text: 614-668-8396
If you are a LGBTQIA+ youth and need support:
Kaleidoscope Youth Center
Kaleidoscope is the largest organization in Ohio dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ youth. It offers a place of community, a place to belong, and a supportive place to encourage confidence in the ability to live life to the fullest.
Call: 614-294-5437
If you need access to resources for youth outreach and success:
YOP Shop
The YOP Shop helps youth remove barriers that stand in the way of reaching goals and taking charge of your life with access to helpful resources right here in Columbus.
Call: (614) 826-3630
