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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 or Text 311-692, 24/7 hotline

311 serves the public and handles all requests

for government and non-emergency services,

connecting residents, business owners, and visitors

with the information and people who can help them best.

Department of Youth & Community
Development - Community Connect

Call in NYC: 800-246-4646
Monday – Friday 9AM-5PM

Outside NYC: 646-343-6800

DYCD Community Connect (formerly Youth Connect)

is a resource and referral service for communities

and families of New York City. Community Connect aims

to increase awareness of opportunities and services available

to New Yorkers. When you contact our toll-free hotline,

you are connected with an Engagement Specialist that not only

provides top-notch customer service but provides the public

with the most updated information. We are a one-stop shop

resource for all ages.

DYCD Community Connect provides information and assistance

to callers in over 180 languages

Anti-Violence Project New York City

212-714-1141

AVP empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer,

and HIV-affected communities and allies to end all forms

of violence through organizing and education and supports

survivors through counseling and advocacy.

Advocates for Children of New York
-Education Helpline

866-427-6033
Monday to Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm

Advocates for Children’s Jill Chaifetz Education Helpline

is your resource for information and guidance on all

education-related matters in New York City.

BRAVEline

212-709-3222 or text BRAVE to 4396

Building Respect, Acceptance, and Voice through Education (BRAVE).

Covenant House Nine Line

800-999-9999 24/7 Hotline

Covenant House New York is proud to be New York City’s

largest provider serving youth experiencing homelessness.

So much more than a shelter, we provide affirming and

transformative services so each young person can create

their own path to independence.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

800-273-825524/7 Hotline

Available for anyone in suicidal crisis	or emotional distress.

NYC Well

888-NYC-WELL (888-692-9355)
or text WELL to 65173

NYC Well is your connection to free, confidential mental health support.

Speak to a counselor via phone, text, or chat and get access to

mental health and substance use services, in more than 200 languages, 24/7/365

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

NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders,

and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures, and access to quality care.

The City Bar Justice Center

Legal Hotline212-626-7383

Provides basic legal advice on a range of civil issues such as family law, consumer

debt, employment and landlord-tenant law.

Life is Precious

917-304-3645

Life is Precious™ (LIP) is a Suicide Prevention program for at-risk Latina teens

in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, combine individual and group counseling,

arts therapy, academic support, music and wellness activities. Mental health

in Brooklyn,services are rendered by partnering providers.

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

718-590-3988
900 Sheridan Avenue, Room 6B19 Bronx, NY 10451

Brooklyn Criminal Court

347-404-9561
120 Schermerhorn Street, Room 811 Brooklyn, NY 11201

Brooklyn Family Court

718-802-2622
330 Jay Street, 11th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201

Manhattan Family Court

212-442-8548
60 Lafayette Street, Room 3C7 New York, NY 10013

Queens Family Court

718 -291-8613
151-20 Jamaica Avenue, Room B103 Queens, NY 11432

Queens Supreme Court

718-298-1379
125-01 Queens Blvd Room 322.02 Annex Kew Gardens, NY 11415

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

718-518-4530

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.

Adolescent Skills Center

Ages 16–21

• Education Instruction and Tutoring

• Case Management

• Vocational Counseling

Manhattan

50 Broadway, 8th Floor New York, NY 10004

212-254-0333 Ext.861

Queens

29-46 Northern Blvd, 2nd Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101

646-738-5131

Bronx

975 Kelly Street, Suite 302, Bronx, NY 10459

718-292-7880Ext.6120

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.

Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES)

2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard New York, NY 10027

212-553-6606

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

• 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

212-245-8132

127 West 127th Street, Suite 304 New York, NY 10027

A School-Based Organization

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

The Hetrick-Martin Institute

2 Astor Place, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10003

24/7 Hotline: 866-488-7386212-674-2400

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

Team Charter High School, Transfer High School with locations in Brooklyn and The Bronx

Brooklyn
917-588-1002

1256 E. 21ST. Brooklyn, NY 11210

Bronx
718-682-3975

860 Forest Ave. Bronx, NY 10456

Grades 9-12
• 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.

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

Bronx

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

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

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Ages 14–24

A six-week summer employment

program open to young people in NYC.

Train & Earn Program
Ages of 16–24

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.

Work, Learn & Grow Employment
Program (WLG)
Ages 14–24

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.

NYC Ladders for Leaders
Ages 16–21

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)

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
Ages 16-24

Provides educational services, advanced

training and job placement for opportunity

youth who are not working or

enrolled in school.

NYC ID

Any emergency call 311

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

347-921-4426

302 West 124th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10027

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.

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

New York City Justice Corps

Building beneficial relationships between

communities and young people who are

returning to the community after criminal

justice involvement.

Bronx - Phipps Neighborhoods

347-329-4004 ext.5050

1409 Fulton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

Harlem - Center for Court Innovation

646-593-8520

127 West 127th Street, New York, NY 10027

Brooklyn - Center for Alternative Sentencing & Employment Services, Inc.

212-553-6652

510 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Queens - Center for Alternative Sentencing & Employment Services, Inc

347-796-4111

89-31- 161st Street, Jamaica, NY 11432

Center for Employment
Opportunities (CEO)

212-422-4430

50 Broadway, Suite 1604, New York, NY 10004

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.

Exalt

347-621-6100

17 Battery Place, Suite 307 New York, New York, 10004

Ages 15–19

• Pre-Internship Training

• Training

• Alumni Network

• Post-Internship Seminars and Services

Legal Action Center - National Hire Network

212-243-1313

225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014

Ages 14–24

• Career Awareness

• Employment Skills

• Financial Literacy

STRIVE East Harlem Employment Service, Inc.

212-360-1100

205 East 122nd Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10035

All ages

• Career Development Workshops

• Case Management

• Employment Assistance

• Fatherhood Counseling and Training

(parenting skills, relationships)

Wildcat Service Corporation

212-209-6000

210 E. 43rd Street New York, NY 10017

Help individuals transition from incarceration to community

• find jobs

• build careers

• receive the training and guidance necessary for economic well-being

Year Up New York

212-785-3340

85 Broad Street, 6th Floor. New York, NY 10004

Ages 18–24, High School Graduates or GED Recipients

• Intensive Training Program

• College Credits

• Six Month Internship with Government

or Corporate Partner

Brooklyn

SCO Family of Services

154 Lawrence Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

718-797-3068

or 24-hour hotline

718-674-7800

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

718-369-0303

882 3rd Avenue, Suite 10-10NE, Unit 18, Brooklyn, NY 11232

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

Queens

Dress for Success, Queens Branch

646-233-4959

129-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434

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

All Ages

Bronx/Manhattan Community Program

100 East 122nd Street New York, NY 10035

212-316-2100

Brooklyn Community Program

50 Court Street, 9th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201

718-624-2350

Bronx Community Program

384 East 149th Street – 6th floor Bronx, NY 10451

347-491-5845

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

• Summer Leadership Institute

• Studio Programs: art development opportunities

• Collaborative Public Art Projects

• Turnstyle Alternative to Detention Project

• School-Based Programs: virtual arts learning

Manhattan

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York

1011 First Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10022

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

Queens Public Library

719-990-0700 or 718-990-8508

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

New York City Department of Health – Sexual Health Clinics

Hotlines: 347-396-7959

The NYC Sexual Health Clinics continue to provide low-to no-cost services for sexually transmitted infections (STIs),

including HIV. Anyone who is 12 or older can receive walk-in services, regardless of immigration status.
No parental consent is necessary.

Morrisania Sexual Health Clinic

1309 Fulton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

Jamaica Sexual Health Clinic

90-37 Parsons Boulevard, Queens, NY 11432

Fort Greene Sexual Health Clinic

295 Flatbush Avenue Extension, Second Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic

303 Ninth Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001

Planned Parenthood of New York
City Executive Office

26 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012,

212-274-7200 or800-230-7526

All ages

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

All ages

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

Under the age of 18

NYC Health + Hospitals offers safe and

confidential YouthHealth services

• 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 Outreach to Teens (HOTT)

212-271-7200

356 W 18th Street, New York, NY 10011

Age 13-24

HOTT provide medical and mental health needs of LGBTQ adolescents and

young adults as well as other young people in need.

•Medical Services

•Counseling and Mental Health

•Psychiatry

•Care Coordination

•Health Education

•Mobile Medical Unit

Covenant House

550 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10018

212-613-0300

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

844-693-4692

NYC Health + Hospitals are committed

to excellence in health care. Providers

work together to provide complete,

personalized care to all New Yorkers.

• 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

Vibrant Emotional Health

50 Broadway, 19th Floor

New York, NY 10004

212-254-0333

All ages

•Crisis Services

•Community Programs

•Advocacy and Education

•Business Solutions

National Eating Disorders Associa-
tion (NEDA)

1500 Broadway Suite 1101, New York, NY 10036

800-931-2237;212-575-6200

for 24/7 crisis support, text ‘NEDA’ to 741741

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

• College Advisement & Tutoring

• Counseling

• Health and Dental Services

•HSE (High School Equivalency)

• 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.

Ages 0-26

Manhattan Mediation Center

111 John Street, Suite 600

New York, NY 10038

212-577-1740

Brooklyn Mediation Center

210 Joralemon Street, Suite 618

Brooklyn, NY 11201

718-834-6671

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

•Advocacy and Organizing

•College Student Achievement

•Employment Readiness

• Justice Alternatives

• RTG-Cure Violence

• Workforce & Reentry

Brooklyn

SCO Family Services

Juvenile Justice Initiative

154 Lawrence Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

718-674-8445

Age 12.5-17

• Pre and Post Release Services

• Multi-systemic Therapy

• Residential Programs

Children and Young Adults

Nevin Street Office

2-4 Nevins Street Brooklyn, NY 11217

718-935-9466

• 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

NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island

2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235

718-616-3000

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)

917-837-0357

Ages 12–24

Empower girls and young women, who were at risk for – or were experiencing
commercial sexual exploitation (CES) and domestic trafficking had needs that were not being met by other traditional social service agencies.

• Short-Term and Crisis Care

• Transitional and Supportive Housing

• Educational Initiative (EI)

• Holistic Case Management

• Court Advocacy

• Survivor Leadership Program (SLP)

•Youth Development

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 Senior Companion Program and Center for Active and Successful Aging (CASA).

• An early childhood education center, including Henry Street Settlement Early Childhood Center and Universal Pre-Kindergarten

• Transitional housing for homeless families, women and survivors of domestic violence and their children; 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 Centers, including performing and visual arts.

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

• Crisis Counseling

• Daily necessities such as meals, showers, clothing, wellness activities

• Housing Advocacy

• Housing advocacy

• Individual/Group Counseling

• Legal assistance

• Linkages to emergency shelter

• Medical care

• Mental health services

• Obtaining identification and public benefits

• Sexual health help including HIV prevention materials and testing

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

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

•Chronic Illness

•Eviction Prevention

•Workforce Development

Brooklyn

CAMBA’s Gathering Place Homeless Drop-in Center

2402 Atlantic Avenue, Basement, Brooklyn, NY 11233

718-385-8726 |

800-662-1220 | Hearing Impairments

Ages 18+

• Case Management Services

• Entitlements Assistance

• Laundry Facilities

• Mail and Phone Services

• Medical and Mental Healthcare Services

• Therapeutic Recreational Activities

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

888-692-9355, or Text “WELL” to 65173

All Ages

The Mayor’s Office of ThriveNYC partners with 12 City agencies to implement over 30 innovative mental health programs
that reach hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers every year

click on, and click on Services Finder for a location near you
thrivenyc.cityofnewyork.us

Samaritan Daytop Village

800-532-HELP (4357)
or
718-657-6195

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.

Odyssey House Young Adult Treatment Services

866-888-7880

Ages 18-24

These are residential substance abuse

treatment programs for adolescent males

and females.

Odyssey House Manor for Male Clients

(212) 987-5120

219 East 121st Street, New York, NY 10035

George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery for Female Clients

(212) 426-6633

13 Hell Gate Circle, New York, NY 10035

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.

Staten Island

Staten Island YMCA

Counseling Service

All ages

• 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

718-981-4382

South Shore Center

3911 Richmond Avenue Staten Island, NY 10312

718-948-3232

Queens

The Fortune Society

29-76 Northern Boulevard Long Island City, NY 11101,

212-691-7554

All ages

• Alternatives to Incarceration

• Benefits Access

• Case Management

• Creative Arts

• Education

• Employment Services

• Family Services-Housing

• Food and Nutrition

• Health Services

• Mental Health Center

• Prepare for Release (I-CAN)

• Recovery (the NEST)

• Substance Abuse Treatment

• Transitional Services

Samaritan Village: Outpatient Substance Abuse Clinic

144-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11435,

718-206-1990

Ages 14+

Provides individual, group, and family counseling. Services available for individuals with co-occurring disorders.

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Legal Help

Citywide

Legal Services NYC

40 Worth Street, Suite 606 New York, NY 10013

646-442-3600
or Hotline:
917-661-4500

All Ages

• Access to Education

• Civil Rights & Language Access

• Consumer Rights

• Disability Advocacy Project

• Disaster Recovery

• Elder Law

• Employment Law & Workers’ Rights

• Family Law & Domestic Violence

• Government Benefits

• HIV Advocacy

• Housing & Tenants’ Rights

• Immigration & Immigrants’ Rights

• LGBT Advocacy

• Reentry

• 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).

• Health insurance coverage for substance use disorder care

• Legal Advice and Representation

• New York State's Community Health Access to Addiction and Mental Healthcare Project (CHAMP)

• Obtain and Correct Information on RAP Sheets

• Offer Advice about Certificates of Rehabilitation

• Policy Advocacy

Youth Represent

11 Park Place, Suite 1512 New York, NY 10007

646-759-8080
or Legal Hotline:
646-759-8088

Under the Age of 25

• Civil Legal Representation Advocate for Laws and Policies that Improve

• Criminal Defense Representation

• Employment & Social Service Programs

• Know Your Rights Workshops

• Legal Services: housing, employment, education, family, records and criminal.

• Represent Youth in School Suspension Hearing

• Young People’s Opportunities

Legal Aid Society Headquarters

199 Water Street, New York, NY 10038

212-577-3300

All Ages

• Advocating for Financial Rights

• Affirming LGBTQ+ Rights

• Defending the Accused & Incarcerated

• Empowering People with Disability & Health Issues

• Engaging & Investment in Communities

• Fighting for Racial Equality

• Immigrants Services

• Lifting the Voices of Children & Adolescents

• Preventing Homelessness & Saving Homes

• Pursuing Justice for Juveniles

• Reforming Law & Policy

• Supporting Survivors of Violence & Navigating Divorce

• Upholding Worker Rights

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 Program and Summer Camps

• Adolescent Pregnancy and HIV/STD Prevention

• Family Support

• Health Services

• Juvenile Justice

• Athletics and Team Sports

• Behavior Health Services and Counseling

• Dental Services

• Sexuality Education and Counseling

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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Resources from the Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC):

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.

https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/home

COVID-19 Resources

For resources related specifically to the COVID-19 pandemic go to:

https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dycd/downloads/pdf/ICC_COVID19_Resource_Guide.pdf

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.

Acknowledgements

Thank you to all the individuals who contributed to this directory. A special thanks to the Interagency Coordinating Council’s (ICC) Work Groups on Court-Involved and Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth for their ongoing
commitment to working together to enhance services for young people, their families, and communities.

To add additional resources or for more information about the ICC please visit with us at the following link:

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/involved/boards-and-councils/interagency-coordinating-council-on-youth.page

or contact us at:

Interagency Coordinating Council
123 William Street, 17th Floor
New York, New York 10038
646-343-6735

icc@dycd.nyc.gov

New York City DYCD Community 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)

communityconnect@dycd.nyc.gov

www.nyc.gov/dycd

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