While there isn’t a central intake center available, youth can directly go to a drop-in center where they can find the assistance they need. Below, please find a list of options.
Eligibility
Young people between the ages of 14 to 24.
Services
Food, clothing, showers, laundry, and case management services are available.
The Door Manhattan
555 Broome Street, New York NY 10013.
(212) 941-9090. Mon-Thurs: 11 am-6 pm.
Ali Forney Center Manhattan
321W 125th Street, New York NY 10027.
(212) 206–0574. Mon to Friday, 10am to 6pm.
Safe Horizon Streetwork Project Manhattan
209 West 125th Street, New York NY 10027.
(212) 695–2220. Mon, Tues, Thurs–Sun: 12pm–6pm
Safe Horizon Streetwork Project Manhattan LES
33 Essex Street, New York NY 10002.
(646) 602-6404. Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri. 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Covenant House
460 West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036.
(212) 613-0300. 24/7.
Cardinal McCloskey
333 East 149th Street, Bronx NY 10451.
(718) 993-5495 | (917) 304-5118. 24/7.
Services Brooklyn
774 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11211.
(718) 685–3850. 24/7.
Sheltering Arms (Brooklyn)
1600 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway NY 11691. Tuesday through Saturday 11am – 7pm.
In person services: Social distancing and other DOH health guidelines will be followed.
Sheltering Arms (Queens)
89-74 162nd Street, 3rd Floor, Jamaica NY 11432.
(718) 526–2400 ext. 2077. 24/7.
Project Hospitality
27 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island NY 10302.
(718) 876–4752. 10am – 7am (21 hours).
For more information about shelter locations and services for youth, please visit www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/runaway-homeless-youth.page
or call 311.
Updated on October 7, 2024.
FAP services focuses on assessment, tailored advice, counseling, and connecting families with a variety of community and home-based services. By strengthening family ties and reducing conflicts they seek to improve families relationships.
If your child is facing any of the following issues, FAP can provide assistance:
When you reach out to FAP for assistance, a dedicated social worker specializing in family crisis resolution will conduct an interview if you choose to participate.
It’s important to note that families do not need to have an open investigation with ACS to receive help. However, if your family is referred to a preventive agency contracted through FAP, a case will be voluntarily opened. This voluntary case differs from a standard ACS child welfare investigation, ensuring your family receives the appropriate support.
FAP locations are available throughout the city and they are open Monday – Friday, from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Email your inquiries at FAPinquiry@acs.nyc.gov.
Learn more about FAP at www.nyc.gov/site/acs/justice/family-assessment-program.page.
Updated on October 29, 2024
Services are free and multifaceted. Please a list of services below:
The Center is open seven days a week, 365 days a year and it is located in the historic West Village. Their complete address is 208 West 13 Street New York, NY 10011.
To learn more about The Center’s programs specifically for young people, please speak with a screening counselor at (646) 556-9300 or email youth@gaycenter.org.. To learn more about visit gaycenter.org
Updated on October 29, 2024
www.aliforneycenter.org/health-services
321 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027.
Phone: (212) 222-3427 ext. 300.
– Monday 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Doctor, Medical Office Assistant, and Insurance Navigator.
– Tuesday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nurse and Medical Office Assistant.
– Thursday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Doctor, Nurse, Medical Assistant, Social Worker, and Insurance Navigator.
– Saturday 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Nurse.
www.callen-lorde.org.
Chelsea: 356 West 18th St. New York, NY 10011 | Phone: (212) 271-7200.
Bronx: 3144 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY 10451 | Phone: (718) 215-1800.
Brooklyn: 40 Flatbush Ave Ext, Brooklyn, NY 11201 | Phone: (718) 215-1818.
– Sliding fee scale.
– Adolescent Health, Crisis Text Line.
– Dental Care.
– Sexual Health.
– Behavioral Health.
www.nychealthandhospitals.org/services/lgbtq-health-care-services
East Harlem: 1901 First Avenue (at 97th Street), New York, NY 10029 | Phone: (212) 423-7292.
Midtown: 462 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Phone: (332) 259-0404.
Lower East Side: 227 Madison Street, New York, NY 10002 | Phone: (212) 441-5469.
Bronx: 1400 Pelham Parkway Street, Bronx, NY 10461 | Phone: (718) 918-7787.
Bronx: 234 East 149th Street 8th floor, Unit 8A Bronx, NY 10451 | Phone: (718) 579-5264.
Brooklyn: 760 Broadway Brooklyn, New York 1120 | Phone: (718) 963-8033.
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
— Transgender health care, including hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgery.
— Women’s and men’s health.
— General medical/specialty referrals.
— Preventive care services.
— Social work.
Updated on September 15, 2024
NYC teens between 14 and 21 receive career exploration and paid work experience each summer through the nation’s biggest youth employment program, the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Participants can earn money through their participation. Call 1-800-246-4646 for questions and learn how to apply at nyc.gov/syep. Applications usually close in March. Apply early!
Futures and Options provides paid, mentored internships and career readiness workshops to high school juniors and seniors. Apply by visiting futuresandoptions.org/our-programs/our-programs-internships.
The Apollo Theater Academy High School Internship Program offers paid professional development opportunities for high school students pursuing administrative, programming, and production jobs in the arts and entertainment industries. The annual deadline is in January every year. Visit www.apollotheater.org/education to learn more.
The Met offers undergraduate and graduate students paid internships that would help them gain professional experience and explore museum careers in the arts. The annual deadline is in January. Learn how to apply at metmuseum.org/about-the-met/internships/undergraduate-and-graduate-students/summer.
Tech Scholars engage 9–12 grade girls in coding through passion projects in the humanities. The program creates digital media projects that aim to have a social impact. Visit www.nyhistory.org/education to apply. Annual deadlines are usually in early May. Call (212) 873-3400 for more information.
The New York District Attorney Internship Program is a robust internship that offers students hands-on experience with the criminal justice system. Application deadlines are usually in March. For questions, inquire at highschoolinternship@dany.nyc.gov or by calling (347-417-2001). Visit manhattanda.org/careers/internship-opportunities/high-school-internship to learn more.
The Human Oncology & Pathogenesis Program (HOPP) at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center provides high school students with hands-on experience in laboratory techniques. Visit mskcc.org/education-training/high-school-college/hopp-summer-student and start an application. Yearly applications start in November. For any questions, please reach out to the HOPP Summer Student Program at HOPPSummerProgram@mskcc.org or (646) 888-2013.
The NASA Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) offers paid internships for high school and college students to improve science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration. Learn more at nasa.gov/learning-resources/internship-programs.
Mt. Sinai is offering free virtual summer courses and in-person internships. For additional information, please visit https://icahn.mssm.edu/about/diversity/ceye/programs/summer or send an email to ceye@mssm.edu. The deadline for applications is in March every year.
The Ma’ayan Laboratory’s Summer Research Training Program in Biomedical Big Data Science is a ten-week research intense program for undergraduate and master’s students interested in cutting-edge biomedical data-intensive research projects. For more information, visit labs.icahn.mssm.edu/maayanlab/summer-research-program. The application deadline is in February.
Updated on February 22, 2024