Doing whatever it takes to lift youth out of homelessness and into a community of hope.
We Provide Access To:
BASIC NEEDS
IN 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—and the only drop-in center in the nation that hosts continuous, best practice research.
Our drop-in center services are provided 24/7, 365 days a year. 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, Star House provides social services at Carol Stewart Village (CSV)—a neighborhood for young adults, ages 18-24, with on-site programs and services. You can learn more about CSV here.
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:
73%
Obtained Housing
83%
Obtained ID Cards
75%
Received Therapy or Case
Management
75%
Obtained Employment
95%
Received Medical Care
Received
Transportation
98%
