KALEIDOSCOPE YOUTH CENTER
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Belonging Begins Here.

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.
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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.
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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.​
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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.
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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.​

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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 [email protected] with any questions!

Your support matters!

A gift to KYC today will uplift the voices of LGBTQ+ youth and help KYC advocate for safer and inclusive places everywhere.

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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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Location
603 East Town Street
Columbus, OH 43215
​[email protected]
Mailing Address
Kaleidoscope Youth Center
P.O. Box 8104
​Columbus, OH 43201
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+ 911 if emergency
+ National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255
​+ Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
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* Kaleidoscope Youth Center acknowledges that we are on the traditional territory and homelands of the Hopewell, Myaamia, and Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) people. *
The Kaleidoscope Youth Center name and logo are copyrighted. All rights are reserved by Kaleidoscope Youth Center, Inc.
  • About
    • Meet the Team
    • Contact Us
    • Annual Summary and Financials
    • How to Find Us
  • Donate
  • Programs
    • Center Based Programs >
      • Affinity Groups
    • Community Based Wellness
    • Behavioral Health
    • Ohio GSA Network >
      • National GSA Network Resources
      • Request a GSA Site Visit
      • Register Your GSA Today
      • Join the GSA Network Mailing List
      • GSA Advisor Resources
  • Get Involved
    • As a Youth >
      • Resources
      • Scholarships >
        • Sports Equity Fund
    • As a Guardian
    • As a Community >
      • Speaking Queerly
      • Blog
    • As a Volunteer
    • For Professionals
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Employment & Education Resource Fair
    • Pride
    • 30th Anniversary >
      • 30K in 30 Days
  • KYC Store
  • COMMUNITY PARTNERS
    • Ways To Give >
      • Wish List
      • KYC Unity Circle
    • DONOR & COMMUNITY EVENTS
    • Advocacy >
      • Senate Bill 70
      • Senate Bill 71
      • Voter Info
    • Community Education >
      • Request a Training
      • KnowTheFacts
      • Educational Downloads