Shelters

In this section, find shelters for:
● Youth & Teens
● Families
● Women
● Men
Central hotlines for shelters:
Single Adults: (888) 474-3587
Kids & Families: (614) 253-7970

● YOUTH & TEENS ●
Huckleberry House Crisis Program
Provides emergency shelter and crisis intervention to youth ages 12 to 18. Runaway youth can go to a designated Safe Place site for immediate assistance and support at any 24-hour Kroger store, White Castle or local fire station. Teens must be willing to work on family problems. Support is free and confidential.
1421 Hamlet Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
Crisis Hotline: (614) 294-5553
- http://huckhouse.org/
Huckleberry House Transitional Living Program
Assists youth ages 16 to 18 with independent living skills, mental health support and securing living arrangements. Teens meet with counselors for free and confidential support.
1421 Hamlet Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 294-8097
- http://huckhouse.org/
OSU Star Drop-In Center for Homeless Youth
Provides free and confidential assistance to homeless youth ages 14 to 24 on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Offers help with food, laundry, internet services, telephone calls, showers, linkages to community resources and other emergency services.
1621 North Fourth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
OSU College of Education & Human Ecology
(614) 299-2101
- www.columbushomeless.org
Rosemont Crisis Care & Assessment Center
Provides safe, temporary residence for adolescents ages 6-11 and women ages 12-18 who are in crisis situations. Referrals are typically made through county children services agencies.
2400 Dawnlight Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
(614) 471-2626
- www.rosemont.org
St. Sophia Orthodox Cathedral
Provides 24-hour crisis intervention, resource referrals and spiritual guidance to individuals and families in the 43201 zip code who are experiencing difficulties. Also serves and ministers to the poor, homeless, single mothers, runaways, inmates or others in need. They have a drop-in community center for youth and adults and an evening meal program.
1493 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 299-8760
- http://stsophiacathedral.com
● FAMILIES ●
Center for New Beginnings
Provides safety and support to women and children in Licking County who are victims of domestic violence. A free, confidential 24-hour crisis line is available for those who may have questions or concerns about domestic violence and for those who are in immediate danger and in search of a safe home.
60 North First Street, 
Newark, Ohio 43055

(740) 349-8719
- www.thewoodland.org/cfnb.htm
CHOICES
Provides 24-hour emergency shelter, counseling and legal support for women facing domestic violence and their children (birth to age 17). The location is kept confidential for safety reasons. Offers help during times of crisis, and comprehensive services for victims of domestic violence. Call the 24-hour crisis line for help and advice.
(614) 224-4663
- www.choicescolumbus.org
Homeless Families Foundation
Operates the emergency shelter program for homeless families with children up to age 18. Families are permitted to stay up to 3 months while they search for employment and housing. Provides an after school and full summer day program for children, and assists families in finding help with mental health services, substance abuse, pregnancy support and other services.
651 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Central Intake: (614) 253-7970
- www.homelessfamiliesfoundation.org
YWCA Family Center
Provides 24-hour shelter and support services for homeless and at-risk families and children. Offers services for children, including childcare, tutoring, employment assistance and housing placement. Also provides referrals to the Volunteers of America Family Shelter and other shelters throughout Columbus.
900 Harvey Court, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 253-3910
- www.ywcacolumbus.org
● WOMEN ●
Faith Mission Nancy’s Place
Offers a 24-hour shelter for women age 18 and over and emergency assistance. Includes 3 meals a day.
325 East Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-6617, ext. 2162
- www.faithmissionofohio.org
Friends of the Homeless Rebecca’s Place
Rebecca’s Shelter is in a confidential location on the near east side. They offer shelter, evening meals and assistance. Women must be age 18 and over and must call first (no walk-ins).
(614) 251-2937
- www.southeastinc.com
● MEN ●
Faith Mission Men’s Shelter
Provides 24-hour emergency shelter for men over the age of 18 and emergency assistance. Includes 3 meals a day.
599 East Eighth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
151 North Sixth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-6617, ext. 2151
- www.faithmissionofohio.org
Friends of the Homeless Men’s Emergency Shelter
Offers emergency assistance for men age 18 and over.
924 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 253-2770
- www.southeastinc.com
Open Shelter, Inc.
Provides emergency shelter and assistance to homeless people and those who are at risk of becoming homeless. They can help with landlord mediation, refer to emergency shelters and advocate for those with mental illnesses.
61 East Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 222-2885
- www.theopenshelter.org
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
Provides emergency treatment and shelter for men with compulsive, addictive and anti-social behavior and for those with substance abuse problems.
600 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 221-4269
- www.salvationarmycolumbus.org
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