Safe Shelter for Youth 10-17

Lighthouse offers free, confidential help and safe shelter when youth have nowhere else to turn.

The Mecum House provides a safe haven for youth ages 10-17 who are physically or sexually abused, neglected, or for some other reason believe they can’t safely be in their own homes. It’s a place filled with caring and educated staff members who work hard to make kids feel safe, comfortable and at home right away. No youth is ever turned away.

At Mecum House, there is always someone to listen and offer support. All youth are welcomed and affirmed and treated with the same care and concern.

• Doors are always open
• Provides safety and care for young people who don’t feel safe in their own homes.
• Crisis Hotline 513-961-4080

Lighthouse Mecum House
2522 Highland Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
Phone: (513) 961-4080

This program is supported by a grant from the Family and Youth Services Bureau within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Family and Youth Services Bureau.