Ruth’s House, REC’s Intensive Treatment Unit (ITU) is a facility
specifically for self-identifying LGBTQ youth between the ages
12-17 who are under guardianship of the Michigan Department
of Health and Human Services child abuse/neglect or juvenile
justice divisions. The facility offers an open, home-like, comm-
unity-based setting with programming and services that are
heavily focused on developing the practical coping skills that
will ensure successful living as a LGBTQ adult.
We Receive Referrals From:
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Wayne County Juvenile Justice upon DHHS approval

Provides information & referrals, sort-term & long-term residential safe space, Second Stories Drop-in Center, low-barrier access to food, clothing, showers, laundry, case management, out-patient mental health services and family group decision making.

The Housing Department at Ruth Ellis Center exists to connect youth and their families
to safe and stable housing. REC currently operates two housing programs, Rapid Re-Housing and the Kelly Stough Project as well as the Clairmount Center, the Center’s permanent supportive housing program.