KALEIDOSCOPE YOUTH CENTER
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Community Based Wellness

If you are in need of housing, behavioral health, or other KYC services,
or if you are looking to refer an individual:
PLEASE CLICK HERE

Our Community Based Wellness Programs

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Housing

A program that helps young people 18 - 24 prevent or quickly exit homelessness and enter into safe, stable housing.

Assistance is offered without preconditions; and resources and services provided are responsive to unique individual needs. ​Housing options include Rapid Re-Housing, Supportive Co-Housing, and Emergency Housing.

*Funding for Rapid Re-Housing through the Ohio Attorney General's Victims of Crime Act*
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Behavioral Health

Our behavioral health program centers holistic health and wellness opportunities for youth, such as "Wellness Wednesday" which focuses on therapeutic activities like gardening.

Plus, we're proud to offer free individual and group therapeutic sessions for young people ages 16 - 24.
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"...I feel like Kaleidoscope was there to save me...”

- Waverly, Rapid Re-Housing 

Preventing and Disrupting Youth Homelessness


We've expanded our programs to decrease the risk factors that lead to homelessness and housing insecurity, especially among queer youth, ​in Central Ohio.
Give a gift to KYC today and help us provide stability for LGBTQIA+ youth in Columbus!

A 'Housing First" Model

We use a low barrier approach that provides supportive, independent, and affordable housing as quickly as possible for young people experiencing homelessness. We additionally offer supportive services and connections to community-based resources needed to maintain housing
​and avoid returning to homelessness. 
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At least 40% of homeless youth identify as LGBTQIA+, compared to this demographic making up only 7% of the ​general population. 

(Source: True Colors United)
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1 in 3 trans people have been turned away from shelters due to their gender identity.
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Queer youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than their non-LGBTQIA+ peers. Of that, majority are forced out of their homes or run away due to family rejection or familiar abuse.

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.

Donate Today

Monetary support is vital,
but there are other ways you can support our young people...

Contact Your Reps

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Tell your state and local reps that you support safety net programs like KYCs that help prevent homelessness in Columbus.

Interested in following along?
Advocacy
Click for a Sample Letter

In-Kind Gifts

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You can donate items from our wish list, plus furniture or kitchenware to stock our housing programs.
View our Amazon Wish List!

"...to finally have housing stability is an amazing feeling.”

- Dexter, Rapid Re-Housing

Want to learn more on how you can help our housing programs? In need of housing and resource support?

Contact us today

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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
Emergency Phone Numbers
+ 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