WELCOME TO KYC

At Kaleidoscope, belonging means being. To stand in your  strengths. To stand in your power. And to stand for a world where everyone can be their most confident, authentic self.

QUEER YOUTH OF OHIO,
WE'RE HERE FOR YOU.

On your own terms. In your own power. This intentional, expressive community is youth-informed and youth-led. Meaning everything you'll find in our center is designed for and by young people like you. Our diverse, experienced staff work alongside queer youth to create free programming, housing, and support services here in Columbus, and all over the state of Ohio.

Programs

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LGBTQIA+ Youth Support

The Drop-in Center at KYC is open weekdays for youth ages 12 - 20, as a safer and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies. Our Programming primarily focuses on social activities and discussions, leadership development, life-skills, mutual support, as well as, health and wellness education.​

YOUTH LEADERSHIP

We strive to be youth-informed and youth-led. The KYC Community Advisory Board (CAB) is a group of leaders, ages 12-24, working together to help inform KYC programming and special events, advocate for LGBTQIA+ youth in the community, and provide a youth voice in the ongoing leadership and development of KYC.

RACIAL JUSTICE

KYC celebrates the multiple identities that LGBTQIA+ youth hold. We are committed to advocacy for racial justice and equity, and visibility through participation in events such as the National GSA Network Day for Racial Justice.​

IN 2021:

3,000
​VISITS

to our Drop-in Center engaging youth both
​in-person and virtually.

​3,700
PROFESSIONALS TRAINED

through our development and training opportunities for youth-serving professionals, school staff, and organizations.

​80+
​YOUNG PEOPLE

connected with wraparound services and housing assistance.

See what's coming up!

KYC offers FREE Drop-in Center programming for youth ages 12-20.
During Center Based Program hours, KYC is closed to anyone who is over 20 or under 12 years old. 
​This includes parents, guardians, family, counselors, etc. 
​Only KYC staff and volunteers with background checks are permitted. 
​Please contact info@kycohio.org with any questions!

Need us right now? We've got you.

In stressful or scary situations, we all need someone we can call and count on. If it’s a life threatening emergency, CALL 911. If it’s another situation, we’ve got dedicated people here to connect you to what, who, or to wherever you need to be. ​

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