We offer FREE daily programming, both in-person and virtual, for youth ages 12 - 20.

If you are a new youth visiting us for the first time, we will ask you to fill out a survey. You can fill out this survey BEFORE your first visit by clicking the button below, or you can fill it out when you visit us!

New to our Drop-in center? click here!

What should you expect?

House Rules

You’re not alone. We check in periodically during drop-in hours to make sure everyone is heard, has what they need, and feels at home.

Accessibility Info

Kitchen and Food

We care about your wellness, body and mind. Pizza night. Grab and go. Cooking sessions where you can learn some food prep basics, dream up new recipes, or sit down and get to know someone over a bite to eat. Take what you need. All judgement free.

Wi-Fi

We’ve got you covered. You also have access to our David Bohnett Cyber Center and its multiple computers to crank out any homework, do some personal research, or take on a new set of programming skills.

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Want to see our Drop-in Center and meet some of our staff before you join us?

Request a tour!

Discussion Groups

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We provide peer-to-peer connection and mentorship opportunities through affinity-based groups.

Our most popular groups include Genderscope, for trans and nonbinary youth, and QPOC for queer and trans youth of color.

More about Genderscope

Virtual Programming

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KYC quickly pivoted our Drop-in Center programs to digital spaces, continuing to create safer and affirming places for LGTBQIA+ young people to connect during the COVID-19 pandemic through DISCORD.  We are happy to announce that many of these virtual opportunities are here to stay!

Fill out the new youth survey to join Discord!

Cyber Center

The Cyber Center is provided by the generous David Bohnett Foundation. Since 1998, the Bohnett Foundation has assisted and promoted philanthropic organizations that foster positive portrayals of Lesbians and Gay men in the media. As of today, the Foundation has contributed more than $12 million to non-profit organizations across the United States that work to support the LGBT community and push for equal civil rights and liberties for all Americans.

DROP - IN CENTER
​GENERAL INFO

Location: 603 E. Town St., Columbus, OH 43215
Drop-in Center Hours:​ Check below for current schedule.

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Upcoming Schedule

During Center Based Program hours, KYC is closed to anyone who is over 20 or under 12 years old. This includes parents, guardians, family members, counselors, etc. 
​Only KYC staff and volunteers with background checks are permitted. ​

Are you a parent or a youth and have questions about our Drop-in Center?

Email us!

info@kycohio.org