Youth and Families
Lighthouse Youth Services is committed to helping young people and families in need. For a listing of all Lighthouse Programs and the services they provide, click here. 

Most Lighthouse programs require a referral from a public service agency, such as the Department of Job and Family Services (JFS) or the juvenile court.  The following programs do not require a referral:

• Lighthouse Community School--A charter school sponsored by Cincinnati Public Schools for young people grades 6-12 who have not been successful in regular public schools.
  
  
• All programs in the Runaway and Homeless Youth Division
  
  
• Youth Crisis Center--Cincinnati's only 24 hour a day/7 days per week shelter for unaccompanied youth 10 through 17 years old.
  
  
• Youth Outreach including Anthony House--An outreach program for youth and young adults living on the street.
  
  
• Transitional Living Program--providing housing for homeless young people 18 through 24 years old.
  
  
• REAL Dads--A program to support non-custodial parents.
• Help Me Grow and Every Child Succeeds--programs to assist parents of infants and toddlers who are at risk of developmental delays.

Having a need--and not knowing where to go for help--can be incredibly frustrating. Listed below are some help lines available in the Greater Cincinnati area:

• 211--The United Way Help Line assists callers in finding public and private agencies that can assist with their problem.
• 281-CARE (281-2273) -- A suicide and crisis hotline.
• 241-KIDS (241-5437) -- To report child abuse or neglect.
• 872-9259 -- YWCA Protect Line for people experiencin spouse or partner abuse.
• 961-4080 -- Lighthouse Youth Crisis Center--for youth experiencing a crisis or who need assistance.
• 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) -- National Runaway Switchboard for young people who have run away or are thinking of running away.

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