Transitioning Back into the Community
This directory provides information about resources available in New York City for young people and their families, including justice-involved youth.
WHO
TO CALL
New York City 311
Dial 311 for New York City non-
emergency government services.
Department of Youth & Community
Development - Youth Connect
800-246-4646
Connects youth to different local
services: teen-parenting skills classes,
youth employment opportunities,
education, training programs and
afterschool programs.
Anti-Violence Project New York City
212-714-1141 Are you a survivor? Talk with our support group about your experience with hate violence, sexual violence, intimate partner violence and outreach projects for LGBTQ and HIV+ affected individuals and survivors.
Advocates for Children of New York
-Education Helpline
866-427-6033
For anyone who lives in New York City
and needs help with their education.
BRAVEline
212-709-3222 or text BRAVE to 4396 Building Respect, Acceptance, and Voice through Education (BRAVE). Have you been bullied? We can help!
Covenant House Nine Line
800-999-9999 Are you under 21 years old? We can help you and your family with simple needs: family, relationships, abuse, health, sex, feelings, and drugs and alcohol.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 Hotline 800-273-8255 Available for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
NYC Well
888-NYC-WELL (888-692-9355) or text WELL to 65173 For mental health, substance use or a social service provider.
Safe Horizon Hotlines
866-604-5350 TDD Phone Number for all Safe Horizon Hotlines.
Crime Victims Hotline
866-689-HELP(4357) Safe Horizon provides information, counseling, and other assistance to crime victims.
Domestic Abuse Hotline
800-621-HOPE (4673) Helps anyone who is experiencing domestic violence and seeking resources through New York City.
Rape and Sexual Assault Hotline
212-227-3000 Provides counseling and support, prevents violence, and promotes justice for victims and survivors of crime and abuse, their families and communities.
National Eating Disorders
Association (NEDA)
800-931-2237 or text NEDA to 741741 The goal of promoting positive body image and encouraging healthy attitudes about food and weight.
The City Bar Justice Center
Legal Hotline
212-626-7383 Provides basic legal advice on a range of civil issues such as family law, consumer debt, employment and landlord-tenant law.
Life is PreciousTM
212-219-1618 Combines individual and group counseling, arts therapy, academic support, and nutri- tional and fitness activities.
The Trevor Project
866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 A national 24-hour, toll free confidential hotline for youth in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk.
Education
Did you know?
In NYC, you are required to attend school from age six through the end of the school year in which you turn 17. If no diploma has been granted, you may remain in school until the end of the school year in which you turn 21.
NYC Department of Education Court Liaison Program
• Court representatives are available to assist family court to acquire information that supports court-involved students in achieving their goals
• Department of Education Court Liaison Contacts - The mission of the Court Liaison Program is to help court-involved students, their families, and the agencies that support the students in continuing their education.
Bronx Family Court
900 Sheridan Avenue, Room 6B19 Bronx, NY 10451
718-681-2098
Brooklyn Criminal Court
120 Schermerhorn Street, Room 811 Brooklyn, NY 11201
646-386-4500
Brooklyn Family Court
330 Jay Street, 11th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201
347-401-9610
Manhattan Family Court
60 Lafayette Street, Room 3C7 New York, NY 10013
646-386-5206
Queens Family Court
151-20 Jamaica Avenue, Room B103 Queens, NY 11432
718-298-0197
Queens Supreme Court
88-11 Sutphin Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11435
718-298-0400
Staten Island NeON
340 Bay Street Staten Island, NY 10301
718-273-3225
NYC Department of Education District 79 - Referral Centers for High School Alternatives
Referral Centers for High School Alternatives are in each borough to
help high school students find the best pathways to a high school or high school equivalency diploma.
Referral Centers can help students:
• Explore all possible paths to a high school diploma or enroll in Pathways to Graduation (P2G) to work towards their high school equivalency diploma;
• Learn about their rights as a NYC Depart- ment of Education student;
• Understand their high school transcripts;
• Get referrals for services such as child-
care, social work, drug treatment, and housing.
Everyone is welcome to come learn more about their options. Students who are seeking to enroll in P2G should be 18-21 years old. If you are 17, you may enroll under extenuating circumstances and with parent of guardian permission; although final determinations are made by a school administrator. Students older than 21 should contact the Office of Adult and Continuing Education (718-638-2635) for more information on earning a high school equivalency diploma.
Bronx Referral Center for High School Alternatives @ Bronx Regional High School
1010 Reverend James A. Polite Avenue Room 436, Bronx, NY 10459
718-842-9200
Brooklyn Referral Center for High School Alternatives @ Boys & Girls High School
1700 Fulton Street 3rd Floor, Room 383 Brooklyn, NY 11213
718-804-6750
Downtown Brooklyn Referral Center for High School Alternatives @ Schermerhorn Street
69 Schermerhorn Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-935-9457
Manhattan Referral Center for High School Alternatives @ the Alternative Learning Complex
269 West 35th Street (at Eighth Avenue) 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001
212-244-1274
Queens Referral Center for High School Alternatives @ Jamaica Learning Center
162-02 Hillside Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432
718-739-2100
Staten Island Referral Center for High School Alternatives @ St. George
450 St. Marks Place, Staten Island, NY 10301
718-273-3225
Citywide
Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
800-246-4646
Adolescent Literacy Program – To help develop the reading, writing and public speaking skills for 6th, 7th and 8th graders
Adult Literacy Program - Provides literacy and English language services for adults and out-of-school youth, 16 and older.
Manhattan
Advocates for Children of New York (AFC)
151 West 30th Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10001
866-427-6033
Advocates for Children of New York (AFC) is a non-profit organization that provides free advice, case advocacy, and legal representation
for children and youth who are struggling in school or experiencing school discrimination of any kind.
AFC works with students and families to resolve education-related problems and can help with things like:
• Re-enrolling in school, transferring schools, or finding a new school;
• Securing special education supports and services;
• Accessing alternative paths to a high school diploma; and
• Understanding your educational rights and options.
The Hetrick-Martin Institute
2 Astor Place, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10003
212-674-2400
Ages 13–24, LGBTQ youth
• Crisis Counseling
• Health and Wellness • Homeless Service
• Individual Counseling • Job Readiness
• Group Counseling
• Academic Enrichment • Arts & Culture
Urban Dove
21-21 41st Avenue, Suite 2-D Long Island City, NY 11101
212-244-2131
Grades 9-12
Team Charter High School, Transfer High School with locations in Brooklyn and The Bronx
• College All-Stars
• College Preparation
• Community Service
• Sports-Based Recreational Activities • Summer Jobs
• Urban Dove Summer Day Camp
• Weekend Leadership Retreats
• Youth to Youth Mentorship
Girls Inc. of New York City
120 Wall Street, Suite 1800 New York, NY 10005
212-531-7620
Ages 6–18
Girls Inc. New York City advocates for girls and provides educational programs in math, science, health and
safety, financial literacy, and multicultural appreciation, all within the five boroughs.
Bronx
Bronx Adolescent Skills Center
975 Kelly Street, Suite 302 Bronx, NY 10459
718-292-7880
Ages 16–21
• Education Instruction and Tutoring
• Case Management
• Vocational Counseling
Future NOW Program
Bronx Community College Gould Residence Hall, 5th Floor 2155 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
718-289-5852
Ages 17–21
• TASC (formerly GED)
• Plus and Vocational Training Classes
• Computer Assembly and Application Training
• Job Placement Services
• Counseling and Career Exploration
• Work Readiness Training
• College Enrollment Services
Job Corps - South Bronx Center
1771 Andrews Avenue Bronx, NY 10453
718-731-7700
Ages 17–24
• HSE and Pre-HSE Classes
• College Preparation Classes
• College Enrollment and Retention
• Academic Tutoring
• Counseling and Career Exploration
• Internships, Vocational Training, and Employment Referrals
Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES)
2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard New York, NY 10027
212-553-6300
Ages 13–24
Harlem
2090 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard New York, NY 10027
Downtown Brooklyn
151 Lawrence Street Brooklyn, NY 11238
South Bronx
424 East 147th Street Bronx, NY 10455
Jamaica, Queens
163-18 Jamaica Avenue Jamaica, NY 11432
• HSE/TASC Prep Classes
• Certified TASC Test Site
• Job-readiness and job placement
services
• Placement in paid, six-week summer
internships
• In-home family counseling
• Behavioral health and primary care
services
Doing Art Together Inc. A School-Based Organization
127 West 127th Street, Suite 107 New York, NY 10027
212-245-8132
Ages 18 and under, teachers and parents
• Art for Parents to Understand Learning Strategies in Education
• Creative Careers and Arts-Based Learning Exploration
• Creative Educational Growth Experiences (CreativeEDGE)
• Parent/Child Workshops
• Art Integration in-School and After School
New Visions AIM Charter High Schools
Charter high schools in New York City work to ensure that over-age, under- credited students who graduate from high school are prepared to excel academically, professionally, and personally.
New Visions AIM Charter High Schools have an admission priority for students who are:
• Involved in the juvenile or criminal justice system
• Homeless or in transitional housing
• Involved in foster care or Child Protective Services
With two high schools in East New York, Brooklyn and in the South Bronx, ROADS is currently serving hundreds of students who need and want a second chance.
New Visions AIM Charter High School I (Brooklyn)
718-269-7090
New Visions AIM Charter High School II (Bronx)
718-861-7515
New Visions for Public Schools
info@roadsschools.org |
212-561-5383
YES Adolescent Skills Center
50 Broadway, 8th Floor New York, NY 10004
212-254-0333, Ext. 861
Ages 16–21
• Education Instruction and Tutoring
• Case Management
• Vocational Counseling
Queens
Adolescent Skills Center
29-46 Northern Boulevard, 2nd Floor Long Island City, NY 11101
646-738-5131
Ages 16–21
• Education Instruction and Tutoring
• Case Management
• Vocational Counseling
Brooklyn
Job Corps - Brooklyn Center
585 DeKalb Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11205
718-623-4000
Ages 16–24
• Career Ex ploration
• High School Diploma or TASC (formerly GED)
• Employment
• Driver’s Education
• Health & Dental Care
EMPLOYMENT
CITYWIDE
Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD) Employment Programs
800-246-4646 Ages 14–24
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
A six-week summer employment program open to young people in NYC. Ages of 14–24
Train & Earn Program
A year-long program for low-income youth between who are not working and not in school. Train & Earn provides extensive job training and employment services to help participants find a per- manent job. Ages 16–24
Work, Learn & Grow Employment
Program (WLG)
Prior SYEP participants are eligible for this program. A readiness training program that focuses on career explora- tion, financial literacy, conflict resolution, résumé/cover letter development and opportunities to continue education and social growth. Ages 14–24
NYC Ladders for Leaders
An innovative program that offers high school and college students that are in school the opportunity to participate in summer internships with some of the most dynamic corporations and businesses in NYC. Ages 16–21
Learn & Earn Program
Provides occupational skills, employment services, and educational opportunities to low-income high school juniors and seniors. (Program available until October 2019)
New York City Justice Corps
Building beneficial relationships between communities and young people who are returning to the community after criminal justice involvement.
Department of Youth & Manhattan - Phipps Neighborhoods
902 Broadway 13th Floor New York, NY 10010 347-329-3929
Manhattan - Harlem Community
Justice Center
170 E 121st New York, NY 10035 212-360-4100
Center for Employment
Opportunities (CEO)
32 Broadway, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10004
212-422-4430
Ages 18–25
• Five-Day Pre-Employment Workshop
• Help Navigating Public Benefits
• Help Parents Provide Financial/Emotional
Support to Children
• Job Search and Job Matching with
Job Developers
• Post-employment Services
• Resume Coaching
Manhattan
Dress for Success, Manhattan Branch
32 East 31st Street, Suite 602, New York, NY 10016, 646-233-4959 Empowers women of all ages to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Brooklyn
Exalt
175 Remsen Street, Suite 1000 Brooklyn, NY 11201 347-621-6100 Ages 15–19 • Pre-Internship Training • Training • Alumni Network • Post-Internship Seminars and Services
SCO Family of Services
164 Suydam Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 718-574-6300 or 877-437-6746 Ages 16-20 (with small children aged under 5) • Educational Services • Counseling • Home Maintenance • Vocational Training • Job Placement Assistance • Money Management
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow
783 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232 718-369-0303 Ages 17–26 • Digital Career Path • Job Training • Job Skills for English Language Learners • Youth Employment Training & TASC (formerly GED) • Young Adult Internship Program • Police Athletic League Youth Works • Youth Employment Program
Intern & Earn Program
Provides extensive job training and employment services to 16–24 year-olds who are not enrolled in school. • Paid Internships/Job Placement • Training or Educational Settings
Advance & Earn Program
Provides educational services, advanced training and job placement for opportunity youth who are not working or enrolled in school. Ages 16-24
NYC ID
ACCESS NYC is a free service that helps you find out if you may qualify for over 30 City, State and Federal benefit programs. You can apply online for certain programs through ACCESS NYC.
Thrive Collective
Thrive Collective offers volunteer and internship opportunities in order to empower students to create beautiful art work and beautify the world around them. The collaborative teams embrace student-led public art as an approach towards awareness and change. 302 West 124th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10027 347-921-4426
Police Athletic Leagues Youth
Employment Department
34 ½ East 12th Street New York, NY 10003 800-725-4543 or 718-947-7641 Ages 14–24 • Educational Assistance • Summer Employment • Youth Development
Legal Action Center - National
Hire Network
225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014 212-243-1313 Ages 14–24 • Career Awareness • Employment Skills • Financial Literacy
STRIVE
East Harlem Employment Service, Inc.
205 East 122nd Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10035 212-360-1100 All ages • Career Development Workshops • Case Management • Employment Assistance • Fatherhood Counseling and Training (parenting skills, relationships)
Wildcat Service Corporation
647 Bryant Avenue, The Bronx NY 10474 718-617-1378 Individuals with criminal records, young mothers and fathers and out-of-school youth are served. • Counseling • Work Programs
Year Up New York
85 Broad Street, 6th Floor New York, NY 10004 212-785-3340 Ages 18–24, High School Graduates or TASC (formerly GED) Recipients • Intensive Training Program • College Credits • Six Month Internship with Government or Corporate Partner
Queens
Dress for Success, Queens Branch
114-14 Jamaica Avenue, Richmond Hill, NY 11418, 718-805-2488 Empowers women of all ages to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
The Fortune Society
29-76 Northern Boulevard Long Island City, NY 11101 212-691-7554 Ages 18+ • Housing • Education • Employment Services • Alternatives to Detention • Health Services
Family/LGBTQ Services
Citywide
Department of Youth & Community Development
Fatherhood Initiative
Fathers ages 16-24 and fathers ages 25+, ex-court involved adults
• Parenting Skill Classes
• Assistance with Issues of Child Support
• Assistance with Arranging Child Visitation
• Father-to-Father Mentoring and Peer Counseling
• Employment Counseling and Referrals
• College Preparation
Healthy Families
All ages
• Family Development
• Case Management
• Strategize Short-Term and Long-Term Goals
• Provide resources for health & nutrition
• Provide Advocacy
• Assist with Government Benefit: Housing, Education, Employment, etc.
Safe Horizon
The mission is to provide support, prevent violence and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities.
• Safety Assessment and Risk Management
• Crisis Counseling
• Individual/Group Counseling
• Advocacy/Court Accompaniment
Bronx/Manhattan Community Program
100 East 122nd Street New York, NY 10035
212-316-2100
Family Services
Brooklyn Community Program
50 Court Street, 9th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-834-6688
Queens Community Program
63-49 Alderton Street, 2nd Floor Rego Park, NY 11374
718-899-1233
Staten Island Community Program
30 Bay Street, 5th Floor Staten Island, NY 10301
718-720-2591
All ages
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
208 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10011
212-620-7310
All ages, with programming available for ages 13–21
• Comprehensive Health Services
• Individual and Family Counseling
• Arts and Recreation
• Summer Camp and Social Events
Bronx
The Next Generation Center
1522 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10460
718-589-4441
Ages 14–24
• Adoption and Foster Care
• Early Childhood/After-School and Weekend Programs
• Juvenile Justice and Legal Advocacy
• Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program
• Family Support
• Health Services
• Youth Development
Brooklyn
Crown Heights Mediation Center
256 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
718-773-6886
All ages
• Information on Education
• Parenting
• Housing
• Immigration
• Providing Support to At Risk Youth
Gender Responsive Re-entry Support and Assistance Program (GRASP)
210 Joralemon Street, 3rd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-250-3281
Ages 13–25
• Anger Management
• Career Exploration/Employment Support
• Case Management
• Family Support
• Individual/Group Mentoring
Groundswell
540 President Street, Suite 1A Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-254-9782
Ages 14–21
• Segue (Graduates of Turnstyle): Skill Development
• Mural Residency Program for Youth in Detention
• Collaborative Public Art Projects
• Turnstyle Alternative to Detention Project
Staten Island
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York
120 Anderson Avenue Staten Island, NY 10302
718-447-6330
or
888-744-7900
All ages
• Immigration
• Advocacy
• Individuals and Family Counseling
• Financial Assistance
• Emergency Shelter/Housing
• Provide Support for the Physically and Emotionally Challenged
Queens
Central Library - Children’s Library Discovery Center
89-11 Merrick Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11432
718-990-5133
All ages
• Health Services
• Immigration
• Job Skills Training
• Workshops
• Children and Adult Services
• Financial Literacy
• Family Literacy Center
HEALTH
CITYWIDE
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
42-09, 28th Street Long Island City, NY 11101 347-396-7200 All ages, regardless of immigration status. No cost. • Food Protection Course • Free & Confidential Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics • Healthy Children • Hepatitis Services • Immunization Information • Pregnancy & Baby Care
New York City Department of
Health and Mental Hygiene
Nurse - Family Partnership Call 311 for information and ask for the Nurse-Family Partnership All ages, regardless of immigration status. No cost. • First time mothers linked to specially trained nurses • Home visits made by nurses throughout pregnancy and until the baby is two years old • Help build strong network of family and friends • Help to make the home a safe place for the baby • Provide guidance in continuing education and employment • Provide referrals for health care, childcare, mental health care, job training and other services
Covenant House
461 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10001 800-388-3888; 800-999-9999 help@nineline.org Ages 18–21 • Crisis Counseling • Individualized Counseling • Transitional Housing Program • Mental Health Services • Mother and Child Programs • Health Services • Regional Training Centers • Substance Abuse Services • Vocational Training Institute
NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals are committed to excellence in health care. Providers work together to provide complete, personalized care to all New Yorkers. www.nychealthandhospitals.org • Adolescent Skills Center • Case Management • Coordinated Children’s Service Initiative (CCSI) • Counseling • Family Resource Centers • Peer Support • Recovery Works • Supported Housing
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue
462 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016 212-562-4141
NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem
506 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10037 212-939-1000
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan
1901 First Avenue, New York, NY 10029 212-423-6262
Bronx
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi
1400 Pelham Parkway South Bronx, NY 10461 718-918-5000
NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln
234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10451 718-579-5000
NYC Health + Hospitals/North
Central Bronx
3424 Kossuth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467 718-519-5000
Bronx Connect - Urban Youth
Alliance International
432 East 149th Street, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10455, 718-402-6872 Ages 12–18, court-involved youth • BronxConnect Justice Alternatives • BronxConnect Advocacy • BronxConnect Workforce & Reentry • Community Therapeutic Service • Employment Readiness • Leadership Classes
Brooklyn
SCO Family Services
2-4 Nevins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 718-935-9466 Children and Young Adults • Mental Health Services • Developmental Disability Services • Homeless Services • Family Counseling and Community Services • Early Childhood Programs
NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island
2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235 718-616-3000
Planned Parenthood of New York City Executive Office
26 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012,
212-965-7000
Empowers individuals to make independent,
informed decisions about their
sexual and reproductive lives by providing
information and health care, and promoting
public policies that make those
services available to all.
Community Healthcare Network
60 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor, New York NY 10010,
212-545-2400
or
866-246-8259
A network of 14 federally qualified health
centers throughout NYC along with a fleet
of mobile vans that bring health services
to underserved people in need. No one is
turned away.
NYC Health + Hospitals YouthHealth
311 Ages 12 and older NYC Health + Hospitals offers safe and confidential YouthHealth services to all adolescents. • Sexual & Reproductive Health Services • Primary Care Services • Mental Health and Depression Help • LGBTQ Care • Healthy Weight Management • Sports Physical & Sports Injury Care
Manhattan
Callen-Lorde Community
Health Center
Provides sensitive, quality health care and related services targeted to New York’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, also including health education and wellness, and advocates for LGBT health issues. 356 W 18th Street, New York, NY 10011 212-271-7200
Vibrant Emotional Health
50 Broadway, 19th Floor New York, NY 10004 212-254-0333 All ages
Covenant House
461 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10001 800-388-3888 Ages 18-21 • Crisis Counseling • Individualized Counseling • Transitional Housing Program • Mental Health Services • Mother and Child Programs • Health Services • Regional Training Centers • Substance Abuse Services • Vocational Training Institute.
National Eating Disorders Associa-
tion (NEDA)
165 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036 800-931-2237 The goal of promoting positive body image and encouraging healthy attitudes about food and weight.
The Door
555 Broome Street, New York, NY 10013 212-941-9090 Ages 12–21 • Employment/ Internships • Foster Care • TASC (formerly GED)/ College or Vocational Training • Health and Dental Services • Legal and Immigration Services • Runaway and Homeless Youth Services • LGBTQ Services • Sexual Health & Birth Control • Supportive Housing
New York Peace Institute
New York Peace Institute empowers people to find creative and durable solutions to their disputes. The Institute teaches vital conflict resolution skills to communities and organizations, and advances the field by training and certifying professional mediators.
Manhattan Mediation Center
111 John Street, Suite 600 New York, NY 10038 212-577-1740 Ages 0-26
Brooklyn Mediation Center
210 Joralemon Street, Suite 618 Brooklyn, NY 11201 718-834-6671
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County
451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 718-245-3131
NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull
760 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206 718-963-8000
Queens
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373 718-334-4000
NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens
82-68 164th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 718-883-3000
Staten Island
NYC Health + Hospitals/Mariner’s
Harbor (Forest Plaza)
2040 Forest Avenue Staten Island, NY 10303 718-266-6328
Stapleton Family Health Clinic
111 Canal Street, Staten Island, NY 10304 718-390-0712
Housing
Citywide
Girls Educational and Mentoring Services (GEMS)
212-926-8089
Ages 12–24
Empower girls and young women, who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking.
• Short-Term and Crisis Care
• Transitional and Supportive Housing
• Holistic Case Management
• Court Advocacy
Manhattan
Henry Street Settlement
265 Henry Street, New York, NY 10002
212-766-9200
All ages
• A senior center, a NORC (naturally occurring retirement community), Meals on Wheels and a Senior Companion Program
• An early childhood education center, including Universal Pre-Kindergarten
• Transitional housing for homeless families, single women and survivors of domestic violence; and permanent supportive housing residences
• Out-patient mental health services; and satellite clinics in public schools
• A primary care medical clinic
• Job training and placement for adults, public housing residents and out-of- school youth; and customized staffing services for small business owners
• High school equivalency prep and ESL classes
• Educational, recreational, after-school, college prep and leadership development programs for youth
• Arts programs, including instruction and performance
Safe Horizon Drop-In Centers
Ages 13–23, homeless and street-involved youth; LGBTQ-friendly
Streetwork Lower East Side Drop-In Center
33 Essex Street, New York, NY 10002
646-602-6404
Streetwork Harlem Drop-In Center
209 West 125th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10027
212-695-2220
• Advocacy
• Crisis Counseling
• Individual/Group Counseling
• Hot Meals, Showers and Clothing
• Housing Advocacy
• Referrals to Safe Horizon’s Overnight Residential Program
Safe Horizon - Streetwork Overnight Residential Program
Confidential Location. Referrals by calling the Streetwork Drop-In Centers.
Ages 16–21 homeless and street- involved youth; LGBTQ-friendly
• Harm Reduction Model
• Safety Assessment and Risk Management
• Counseling and Support Groups
• Hot Meals, Showers and Clothing
The Door
555 Broome Street, New York, NY 10013
212-941-9090
Ages 12–24
• Employment/Internships
• Foster Care
• TASC (formerly GED)/ College or Vocational Training
• Health and Dental Services
• Legal and Immigration Services
• Runaway and Homeless Youth Services • LGBTQ Services
• Sexual Health & Birth Control
• Supportive Housing
The Ali Forney Center
224 West 35th Street, 15th Floor New York, NY 10001
212-222-3427
Ages 16–24, homeless LGBTQ youth
To protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning (LGBTQ) youth from the harm of homelessness.
• Day Center
• Emergency Housing
• Transitional Housing
Bronx
BronxWorks
60 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
718-731-3114
All ages
• Children and Youth Programs
• Homeless Services
• Immigration Services
• Senior Services
Brooklyn
CAMBA’s Gathering Place Homeless Drop-in Center
2402 Atlantic Avenue, Basement, Brooklyn, NY 11233
718-385-8726 |
info@camba.org
800-662-1220 | Hearing Impairments
Ages 18+
• Laundry Facilities
• Case Management Services
• Medical and Mental Healthcare Services
Queens
Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens Jamaica Walk-In Center
91-14 Merrick Boulevard, 6th Floor, Jamaica, NY 11432
718-722-6001
Ages 18+
• Housing Services
• Early Childhood and Family Services
• Services for People with Development Disabilities
• Outreach and Integration Services
• Health Services
• Advocacy
Citywide
Girls Educational and Mentoring Services (GEMS)
212-926-8089
Ages 12–24
Empower girls and young women, who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking.
• Short-Term and Crisis Care
• Transitional and Supportive Housing
• Holistic Case Management
• Court Advocacy
Manhattan
Henry Street Settlement
265 Henry Street, New York, NY 10002
212-766-9200
All ages
• A senior center, a NORC (naturally occurring retirement community), Meals on Wheels and a Senior Companion Program
• An early childhood education center, including Universal Pre-Kindergarten
• Transitional housing for homeless families, single women and survivors of domestic violence; and permanent supportive housing residences
• Out-patient mental health services; and satellite clinics in public schools
• A primary care medical clinic
• Job training and placement for adults, public housing residents and out-of- school youth; and customized staffing services for small business owners
• High school equivalency prep and ESL classes
• Educational, recreational, after-school, college prep and leadership development programs for youth
• Arts programs, including instruction and performance
Safe Horizon Drop-In Centers
Ages 13–23, homeless and street-involved youth; LGBTQ-friendly
Streetwork Lower East Side Drop-In Center
33 Essex Street, New York, NY 10002
646-602-6404
Streetwork Harlem Drop-In Center
209 West 125th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10027
212-695-2220
• Advocacy
• Crisis Counseling
• Individual/Group Counseling
• Hot Meals, Showers and Clothing
• Housing Advocacy
• Referrals to Safe Horizon’s Overnight Residential Program
Safe Horizon - Streetwork Overnight Residential Program
Confidential Location. Referrals by calling the Streetwork Drop-In Centers.
Ages 16–21 homeless and street- involved youth; LGBTQ-friendly
• Harm Reduction Model
• Safety Assessment and Risk Management
• Counseling and Support Groups
• Hot Meals, Showers and Clothing
The Door
555 Broome Street, New York, NY 10013
212-941-9090
Ages 12–24
• Employment/Internships
• Foster Care
• TASC (formerly GED)/ College or Vocational Training
• Health and Dental Services
• Legal and Immigration Services
• Runaway and Homeless Youth Services • LGBTQ Services
• Sexual Health & Birth Control
• Supportive Housing
The Ali Forney Center
224 West 35th Street, 15th Floor New York, NY 10001
212-222-3427
Ages 16–24, homeless LGBTQ youth
To protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning (LGBTQ) youth from the harm of homelessness.
• Day Center
• Emergency Housing
• Transitional Housing
Bronx
BronxWorks
60 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
718-731-3114
All ages
• Children and Youth Programs
• Homeless Services
• Immigration Services
• Senior Services
Brooklyn
CAMBA’s Gathering Place Homeless Drop-in Center
2402 Atlantic Avenue, Basement, Brooklyn, NY 11233
718-385-8726 |
info@camba.org
800-662-1220 | Hearing Impairments
Ages 18+
• Laundry Facilities
• Case Management Services
• Medical and Mental Healthcare Services
Queens
Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens Jamaica Walk-In Center
91-14 Merrick Boulevard, 6th Floor, Jamaica, NY 11432
718-722-6001
Ages 18+
• Housing Services
• Early Childhood and Family Services
• Services for People with Development Disabilities
• Outreach and Integration Services
• Health Services
• Advocacy
SUBSTANCE / ALCOHOL ABUSE
CITYWIDE
Thrive NYC
thrivenyc.cityofnewyork.us and click on Services Finder for a location near you
Samaritan Village
Samaritan Daytop Village provides a rich array of services including substance abuse treatment, mental health and primary health care, specialized programs for military veterans, vocational and employment services, shelter and transitional housing, and services for seniors. 800-532-HELP (4357) or 718-657-6195
Odyssey House Young Adult Treatment Services
866-888-7880 Ages 18-24 These are residential substance abuse treatment programs for adolescent males and females.
Leadership Center for Male Clients
309-311 6th Street New York, NY 10002 212-780-1515
Lafayette Avenue for Female Clients
1264 Lafayette Avenue Bronx, NY 10474 718-378-8671
Manhattan
Substance Use Treatment for Youth
208 W 13th Street, New York, NY 10011 646-358-1745 Designed to help LGBTQ+ young people, ages 13 and older, make healthy decisions about drugs and alcohol. It also provides access to mentors, internships and support.
Phoenix House
164 West 74th Street, New York, NY 10023 646-505-2176 or 888-671-9392 Adults and Families • Afterschool • Outpatient Treatment for Individuals and their Families • Support Services for Substance Abusers in Recovery
Staten Island
Staten Island YMCA
Counseling Service • Individual Counseling • Group Counseling • Crisis Intervention services • Drug Screenings • Family Therapy • Drug/Alcohol Use Counseling • Referrals to legal counseling
North Shore Center
285 Vanderbilt Avenue Staten Island, NY 10304 718-981-4933
Legal Help
Citywide
Legal Services NYC
1360 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
718-636-1155
or
917-661-4500
All Ages
• Civil Rights & Language Access
• Disability Advocacy Project
• Disaster Recovery
• Employment Law & Workers’ Rights
• Family Law & Domestic Violence
• Housing & Tenants’ Rights
• Immigration & Immigrants’ Rights
• LGBT Advocacy
• Veterans Justice Project
Manhattan
Legal Action Center
225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014
212-243-1313
To fight discrimination against people with histories of addiction, HIV/AIDS or criminal records.
Please call for assistance (no walk-ins).
• Legal Advice and Representation
• Obtain and Correct Information on Rap Sheets
• Offer Advice about Certificates of Rehabilitation
Youth Represent
11 Park Place, Suite 1512 New York, NY 10007
646-759-8080
Ages 24 and under
• Criminal Defense Representation
• Civil Legal Representation Advocate for Laws and Policies that Improve Young People’s Opportunities
• Represent Youth in School Suspension Hearing
• Know Your Rights Workshops
• Employment & Social Service Programs
Legal Aid Society Headquarters
199 Water Street, New York, NY 10038
212-577-3300
• Criminal Defense Practice (Legal Representation in Riker’s Island, Com- munity Justice, Prisoner’s Justice, Special Litigation, and Appeals)
• Civil Practice (Legal Representation in Housing, Disability, HIV/AIDS, Govern- ment Benefits, Immigration)
• Juvenile Rights Practice (Legal Represen- tation in Appeals, Juvenile Delinquency, Educational Advocacy, and Special Litigation)
The Children’s Aid Society - Dunlevy Milbank Center
14-32 West 118th Street New York, NY 10026
212-996-1716
Ages 5–18
• Adoption and Foster Care
• Afterschool and Weekend Programs
• Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
• Family Support
• Health Services
• Juvenile Justice
Bronx
Bronx Defenders
360 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451
718-838-7878
All ages, residents of the Bronx or case pending in the Bronx.
• Criminal & Family Defense
• Social Work Connecting Clients to Resources
• Community Education & Civil Action
• “Know Your Rights” Guides
Citywide
Legal Services NYC
1360 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
718-636-1155
or
917-661-4500
All Ages
• Civil Rights & Language Access
• Disability Advocacy Project
• Disaster Recovery
• Employment Law & Workers’ Rights
• Family Law & Domestic Violence
• Housing & Tenants’ Rights
• Immigration & Immigrants’ Rights
• LGBT Advocacy
• Veterans Justice Project
Manhattan
Legal Action Center
225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014
212-243-1313
To fight discrimination against people with histories of addiction, HIV/AIDS or criminal records.
Please call for assistance (no walk-ins).
• Legal Advice and Representation
• Obtain and Correct Information on Rap Sheets
• Offer Advice about Certificates of Rehabilitation
Youth Represent
11 Park Place, Suite 1512 New York, NY 10007
646-759-8080
Ages 24 and under
• Criminal Defense Representation
• Civil Legal Representation Advocate for Laws and Policies that Improve Young People’s Opportunities
• Represent Youth in School Suspension Hearing
• Know Your Rights Workshops
• Employment & Social Service Programs
Legal Aid Society Headquarters
199 Water Street, New York, NY 10038
212-577-3300
• Criminal Defense Practice (Legal Representation in Riker’s Island, Com- munity Justice, Prisoner’s Justice, Special Litigation, and Appeals)
• Civil Practice (Legal Representation in Housing, Disability, HIV/AIDS, Govern- ment Benefits, Immigration)
• Juvenile Rights Practice (Legal Represen- tation in Appeals, Juvenile Delinquency, Educational Advocacy, and Special Litigation)
The Children’s Aid Society - Dunlevy Milbank Center
14-32 West 118th Street New York, NY 10026
212-996-1716
Ages 5–18
• Adoption and Foster Care
• Afterschool and Weekend Programs
• Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
• Family Support
• Health Services
• Juvenile Justice
Bronx
Bronx Defenders
360 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451
718-838-7878
All ages, residents of the Bronx or case pending in the Bronx.
• Criminal & Family Defense
• Social Work Connecting Clients to Resources
• Community Education & Civil Action
• “Know Your Rights” Guides
Additional Resources For Youth Transitioning Back into the Community
If you are aware of additional resources that can be included in this guide please forward to: icc@dycd.nyc.gov
Department of Youth and Community Development
c/o External Relations
2 Lafayette Street, 19th Floor New York, NY 10007
Looking for an afterschool program in your neighborhood?
Need information on improving reading skills or finding the nearest community center?
The web application discoverDYCD allows you to search in multiple languages for DYCD-funded programs.
You can search by borough, neighborhood or zip code, and discoverDYCD provides contact information,
activities offered, and a mapping feature with navigation.
www.discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc
All New York Public Libraries have computers that offer free access to the Internet, electronic databases, library catalogs, and Microsoft Office. Every location also offers free Wi-Fi access during open hours. To find your nearest public library visit www.nypl.org.
New York City DYCD Youth Connect
Toll free: 1-800-246-4646
or call: 646-343-6800
Call 311 for government information and services Out-of-City: 212-NEW-YORK
(212-639-9675)
youthconnect@dycd.nyc.gov
www.nyc.gov/dycd