Van Buren Family Shelter | Ymca Of Central Ohio
595 Van Buren Drive, Columbus, OH 43223
Eligibility
Families in Franklin County with one or more dependent children who have no safe place to sleep tonight. Families must be determined eligible and be referred by the Homeless Hotline.
Required documents
No documents are required for immediate access to emergency services. For additional services famillies will be asked to provide photo IDs, income verification, birth certificates and Social Security Cards for all household members. Shot records are required for children who will participate in daycare. Families will be referred to community based services who may be able to assist with accessing these critical documents.
Hours
Mon-Sun 24 hours.
(614) 715-2030
Voice
Languages
Ccontracts with community based organizations for interpreter services when needed.
Application process
Telephone only. Must receive referral from the Homeless Hotline.
Fees
None.
Service area
Franklin County, Ohio
Crisis intervention services and emergency shelter for families with dependent children who have been referred by the Family Resource Center at Hands on Central Ohio. Those entering receive basic needs, access to school and child care, case management and referrals to end their housing crisis.
Last assured
04/08/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Ymca Of Central Ohio
Membership-based organization that offers a variety of programs related to healthy living and social responsibility.