Help can come in many forms.
Whether it comes from us or from one of our trusted resources, you have options.
If it’s a life-threatening emergency, CALL 911.
If it’s a life-threatening emergency, CALL 911.
I need someone to talk to about how I'm feeling.
MENTAL HEALTH
When things seem heavy, scary, or confusing, it's okay to feel what you're feeling. And it's okay to reach out for help at any point. If you're feeling suicidal, call 9-1-1.
- Trevor Project (Call, Text, or Chat): For queer youth struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm, or needing a judgement-free space to talk: 1-866-488-7386
- Trans Lifeline: Peer support hotline ran by and for trans people: 877-565-8860
- Franklin County Youth Psychiatric Crisis Line (for ages 17 and under): 614-722-1800
- NetCare: standardized risk assessment and stabilization of youth at the least restrictive level of care: (614) 276-CARE (2273)
- Southeast: mental health, alcohol & drug counseling services: (614) 225-0990
I need a place to stay.
Emergency Shelter Options
- Huckleberry House: A safe place for youth (12-17) to stay when they have runaway or are experiencing a crisis. 24-hour hotline: (614) 294-5553
- OSU Star House: Offers food, shower, laundry, and a respite from the streets for youth 24/7. (614) 826-5868
- Hands On Central Ohio: A centralized intake system for families and adults currently experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless. (888) 474-3587
- YWCA Family Center: Provides emergency shelter and critical services to stabilize homeless families. (614) 224-9121
I need something to eat.
FOOD AND NUTRITION
- Mid-Ohio Food Bank: Emergency food sites in Franklin County can be found by calling 2-1-1. Please click the link to find food sites in other counties,
- Ohio Department of Job & Family Services: Provides benefits and nutrition programs.
I need gender affirming resources.
Binders and Gaffs
- KYC's Gender Affirmation Project (GAP): We are currently able to provide FREE binders and gaffs to young people up to age 24.
I need something else.
Substance Abuse
- NetCare: Standardized risk assessment and stabilization of youth at the least restrictive level of care. (614) 276-CARE (2273)
- Southeast: Mental health, alcohol & drug counseling services. (614) 225-0990
- Maryhaven: Treatment for alcohol &other drug dependencies, as well as mental health needs, in residential and outpatient settings. (614) 445-8131
- Affirmations: Offers a broad range of psychotherapy. Many types of insurance accepted. (614) 445-8277
Sexual Health
- Equitas Health: Offers a medical center, pharmacy, testing & an HIV/STD hotline. (800) 332-2437
- AIDS Healthcare Foundation: HIV medical care with access to specialists, medications and other services. (614) 223-1532
- Greater Columbus Mpowerment Center: HIV prevention, education, and advocacy for the same-gender-loving Black and Latino male community (ages 13-29). (614) 926-4132
- Columbus Public Health: Provides STI prevention education, testing, diagnosis and treatment. (614) 645-7772
- Planned Parenthood: Ten local centers providing sexual health information and services. (614) 222-3604
Sexual Abuse/Rape/Incest
Minor Sex Trafficking/Survival Sex
- Gracehaven: Provides services for sexually exploited minors. (614) 302-9515
- Central Ohio Rescue & Restore Coalition: Offers housing, clothing, legal and medical assistance to victims of trafficking. (888) 373-7888
Domestic/Relationship Violence
- CHOICES: Services for victims of domestic violence including legal support, temporary shelter, counseling and a 24/7 hotline. (614) 224-HOME
- Center for Family Safety & Healing: Programming and services to address child abuse & neglect, teen dating abuse, domestic violence and elder abuse. (614) 722-8200
- BRAVO: support for survivors of interpersonal violence. (866) 86-BRAVO
Child Abuse & Neglect
- Franklin County Children's Services: Investigation of child abuse complaints and services to victims of child abuse. 24/7 child abuse hotline: (614) 229-7000
