Providing local youth experiencing homelessness with safe respite from the streets & crucial connections to stabilizing resources.
We Provide Access To:
BASIC NEEDS AT
A SAFE PLACE
Open Kitchen, Clothing, Laundry, Showers, Restrooms, Hygiene Items, Mental Health Therapy
ID Cards, Transportation, Legal Aid,
Housing Assistance, Government Benefits (Medicaid, SNAP),
Case Management
CONNECTIONS
TO STABILIZING RESOURCES
Medical Exam Room, Counseling & Mental Health Therapy, STI & HIV Testing, Addiction Services
HEALTH
& WELLNESS
EMPLOYMENT& EDUCATION
Job-seeking Assistance,
On-site Jobs, Workforce Development,
Education Supports (enrollment & completion), Dropout Recovery, Employment Networking
ENRICHMENT
Art studio, Musical instruments, Basketball, Board games, Gymnasium, Yoga, Mentorship
Star House is a social service agency that operates Central Ohio's only drop-in center for youth, ages 14-24, who are experiencing homelessness. At our drop-in center, youth are provided access to food, clothing, hygiene items, laundry facilities, showers and a safe place to be. Beyond basic needs, our clinical team provides therapy and case management, and partner agencies provide on-site and community-based access to stabilizing resources, such as housing, transportation, health care, employment, education, addiction services, legal aid, government benefits, ID cards and more. In addition, along with Finance Fund and the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), Star House operates Carol Stewart Village (CSV)—a neighborhood for young adults, ages 18-24, with on-site programs and services.
The Science of Building Hope:
An Evidence-Based Model
Other youth and staff are always here for us. It's helpful, and a positive place for what we need."
~Star House Guest
News Highlights:
Our Impact:
Among youth accessing Star House for three months or more:
75%
Obtained Housing
77%
Obtained ID Cards
89%
Received Medical Care
71%
Received Therapy or Case
Management
84%
Obtained Employment
Received
Transportation
91%
