DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES, INC.

Overview

Directions for Youth & Families (DFYF) is a trauma-informed agency providing mental, emotional, and behavioral health services to youth and families in central Ohio, serving over 8,500 clients annually. Their comprehensive services include clinical counseling, early childhood programs, after-school/summer programs, and kindergarten readiness support, with most services delivered through outreach in homes, schools, and community settings. DFYF distinguishes itself through its resiliency-oriented approach, operating two youth centers and offering specialized programs addressing issues like sexual abuse, delinquency, domestic violence, and substance abuse.

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Directions For Youth and Families, Main Office

1515 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43201-2118

Monday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Primarily focus on mental health

Assessment

Counseling

Case Management

(614) 291-2661

location

Appointment Availability

Accepting new clients

Websites

dfyf.org

Main website

Services Offered

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Business Hours

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Phone Numbers

(614) 294-2661

Main Line & Intake

(614) 294-3247

Fax

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Accepted Insurance

Medicaid

Medicare

Commercial Insurance

Uninsured (sliding scale or self-pay)

Transport Services

Not Available

Specialty Services

Tele-medicine or virtual care

Age Groups Served

Children & adolescents

Adults

Specialized Populations

Pregnant/postpartum women

Women with young children

Victims of domestic or sexual violence

Accessibility Features

Language translation services