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Safe Shelters for Teens

 

Homeless youth are young people who don’t have a stable or permanent place to live. The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) funds Runaway and Homeless Youth services, including Drop-in Centers, Crisis Services Programs, and Transitional Independent Living programs.

 
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.
 


Manhattan

 
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.
 


Bronx

 
Cardinal McCloskey
333 East 149th Street, Bronx NY 10451.
(718) 993-5495 | (917) 304-5118. 24/7.
 


Brooklyn

 
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.
 


Queens

 
Sheltering Arms (Queens)
89-74 162nd Street, 3rd Floor, Jamaica NY 11432.
(718) 526–2400 ext. 2077. 24/7.
 


Staten Island

 
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.