--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, schools, 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.
