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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.

Table of Contents

Who to Call?

Education

Employment

Family/LGBTQ Services

Health

Housing

Substance/Alcohol Use

Legal Help

About

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.

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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

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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

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Family/LGBTQ Services

Citywide

Department of Youth & Community Development

800-246-4646

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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