7transitional living program - Huckleberry House

“I had no idea that Huck House offers all that it does to the
kids! I didn’t realize that you could take a young person there
who was NOT alleging abuse. Families just need to realize that
they DO have somewhere to turn when their kids are acting
out, and kids need to realize the same when they are having
major issues with their parents. Being accessible to families is
the biggest accomplishment, and hopefully the more people
who are educated about Huck House’s services, the more
families that can be rehabilitated.”
oFFiCer anToineTTe m. hysell
ColumBus PoliCe
34 Fire sTaTions, 42 kroger sTores, and 17 whiTe CasTle
resTauranTs served as saFe PlaCe ParTners, Providing
a ToTal oF 93 saFe PlaCes where Teens Can go For helP
ConTaCTing huCkleBerry house
98%
oF Teens wiTh a Crisis inTervenTion Plan
were reFerred For Follow uP serviCes
Family memBers/PoTenTial ClienTs Called
The huCkleBerry house hoTline
Fy2010: FoCusing on Families.
When a family member cares and participates in counseling, teens are much
more likely to respond to help and have a positive resolution to a crisis situation.
During fiscal year 2010, our Crisis Counselors renewed their focus on
family engagement. While children are in the program, counselors work with
parents to define family goals. Before a youth returns home, the family is
invited to attend a Special Family Session with the youth. Crisis Counselors
mediate the session, giving teens a chance to practice new skills in a controlled
environment.
1,983
nighTs oF emergenCy shelTer Provided
(average lengTh oF sTay = 5 nighTs)
youTh From 84% oF Franklin CounTy ziP Codes, as
well as youTh From oTher CounTies, were shelTered
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