The Open Shelter is an Advocacy Center & Day Services Shelter for homeless and marginally-housed people in Central Ohio. We provide crucial needs directly to those in crisis. Coordinated, supportive services are also provided, directly or by referral.We also helped guests with acquiring State IDs, Drivers Licenses, and Birth Certificates.There is also access to phones, copiers, faxes, and computers in addition to providing a mailing address.Personal Hygiene Bags are offered on the 1st Wednesday of even numbered months (February, April, June, August, October, December).