Directions for Youth & Families

Directions for Youth & Families Improving lives of individuals, families, and communities through counseling, education, and support.

--Directions for Youth & Families is a private, not-for-profit organization with a history of over 110 years of service to youth and families in central Ohio. Directions’ staff annually serve more than 7,500 children and their families in 20 different programs.

--Programs provide individual, group and family counseling, prevention education, and support services. Services are provided in homes, s

chools, community centers and offices.

--Schools, juvenile court, parents, hospitals, social service agencies, churches, businesses, and concerned community members make referrals to the programs. Some services have a sliding scale fee, and some are without cost to clients.

--All programs are outcome based, have specific objectives, and are monitored for quality.

--Crisis support services for current clients are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Say cheese, because next Tuesday, June 16, is hosting an extra special fundraiser🍕Dewey's Pizza's annual Day of Giving ...
06/12/2026

Say cheese, because next Tuesday, June 16, is hosting an extra special fundraiser🍕

Dewey's Pizza's annual Day of Giving is back in honor of Juneteenth, and they are donating 10% of all sales to local organizations that uplift Black youth.

The details:

From 11am to 10pm on June 16, 10% of all sales at any Columbus Dewey's Pizza location will support Directions for Youth & Families.

Dine in, call in, or order online to be a part of it. This promotion is not valid for delivery orders.

đź“Ł Spread the word - Tell your friends, family, and coworkers and help make real change, one slice at a time!

We are incredibly grateful to be selected for this opportunity, and we hope to see you there!

Join us in congratulating Mark Houston and Nicole Tabung for receiving this year's SWEA Education Partner Award! Each ye...
05/27/2026

Join us in congratulating Mark Houston and Nicole Tabung for receiving this year's SWEA Education Partner Award!

Each year the South-Western Education Association celebrates the contributions of people who make learning a special experience for the children of our community.

This year, Mark and Nicole were presented with the award by Franklin Heights High School for their longstanding dedication and support of FHHS students and families.

Thank you South Western City Schools for recognizing our hard-working clinicians! We are so incredibly proud of them, and we look forward to continuing this impactful partnership for years to come.

Last week, DFYF hosted a special event for our senior community members in honor of Minority Mental Health Month.Our Com...
05/01/2026

Last week, DFYF hosted a special event for our senior community members in honor of Minority Mental Health Month.

Our Community Engagement Coordinator, Jason, presented on the benefits of mindfulness and led our seniors through breathing techniques and a body mapping exercise. A trained flutist, Jason incorporated his musical talents to teach seniors how to use music as a mindfulness practice.

This event was the third in DFYF’s Senior Engagement series, a new program within the Crittenton Community Center’s community development endeavor. Senior Programming is specifically aimed at educating local seniors about health and wellness and creating a sense of community.

Senior programming is currently held on the last Friday of every month at the Crittenton Community Center.

For more information about senior programming, the series schedule, or how to get involved, contact Jason Leon Moncrief at [email protected]

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1515 Indianola Avenue
Columbus, OH
43201

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