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Columbus council honors Reroute program for youth affected by violence
Summary
Council adopted a resolution recognizing Reroute, a joint Columbus Recreation and Parks and Columbus Public Health initiative that provides clinical counseling, mentorship and case management to adolescents affected by community violence.
Columbus City Council adopted a resolution recognizing “Reroute,” a collaborative program of Columbus Recreation and Parks and Columbus Public Health that provides resilience-centered services for adolescents aged 12 to 21 who have experienced gun violence or community trauma.
Rachel Hardenbrook, recreation administrative manager for Reroute, told council the program’s services include trauma-informed counseling, case management and intervention and that in 2024 the program served 139 youth referred by 65 community-based organizations. “In 2024, Reroute had the honor of serving a 139 youth, referred to us by 65 community based organizations,” Hardenbrook said.
Yolanda Board, program manager, said Reroute partners with schools, community organizations and mental-health providers to build a support network for participants. Councilmembers thanked staff and praised a recent success story the program shared about a participant who graduated from high school after support from Reroute staff.
Council moved for passage and the resolution was adopted by voice vote. The resolution recognizes the program’s service model and noted a graduation ceremony for a new class of participants scheduled the following day.
The resolution is a formal recognition of Reroute’s work and does not appropriate funds at this meeting; presenters noted the program’s partnerships with city departments and community organizations.
