Facing housing or food insecurity? Need some help?
Here are some resources and services you can check out :)
Support Services
Always feel free to check out the websites of these programs for contact info and their detailed services ;)
Offers program and services for young individuals between the ages of 12 - 21 (many services available up to the age of 24)
Their mission: "To empower young people to reach their potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment"
All services are free and confidential, click here to check out their site for services & more in detail! :)
What services does The Door offer: (click here to check out their site for services & more in detail)
Drop-In Services: Food, Clothing, Hygiene Items, Laundry & Showers
Health Center: Medical, Vision & Denstal, HIV & STI Testing and more
Recreation & Arts: Music, Visual Arts, Dance, Community Events
Mental Health Clinic: Individual and Group Therapy
Legal Services: Immigration, Criminal Law & Other Issues
Educational Services: GED Classes, College Prep course
Career Training Programs: a variety of fields (check slides below )
Supportive Services: Counseling, Housing & Benefits, Leadership Opportunities, Workshops & Trips
Contact Information:
Interested in joining? You must become a member to access all the free services they offer.
~ Membership is FREE and EASY! No appointment necessary or documents needed.
~ You can walk in to their office OR email Membership at membership@door.org
Locations: The Door Locations | Click Here to View this Info on their Website
Manhattan Youth Center:
Location: 555 Broome Street, New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 941-9090
Text line (for membership & programming questions): (929) 357-0768
Membership Drop-in Hours: Monday–Friday, 11:00am–5:00pm
Email: info@door.org
Bronx Youth Center:
Location: 2999 3rd Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 (between 154th and 155th Streets)
Phone: (646) 230-1037
Email: byc.info@door.org
CUNY students may visit CUNY campus food pantry during distance learning. See the list of pantries on various campuses in each borough.
Bronx:
~ Bronx Community College | campus resource center here
~ Lehman College | campus resource center here
~ Hostos Community College | campus resource center here
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Brooklyn:
~ Brooklyn College | campus resource center here
~ Medgar Evans College |
~ Kingsborough Community College
~ NYC College of Technology ( City Tech)
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Manhattan:
~ Baruch
~ BMCC
~ John Jay
~ Hunter
~ City College of New York
~ Guttman Community College
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Queens:
~ LaGuardia Community College
~ Queens College
~ Queensborough Community College | campus resource center here
~ York College
~ School of Journalism
~ School of Law
Staten Island:
~ College of Staten Island (CSI)
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Working NYC is New York City's front door to programs that can help you prepare for and find a job. Through this easy to use tool, you can...
~ Find the services right for you
~ Identify if you are eligible
~ Learn more about the next steps
Their Website: https://growingupnyc.cityofnewyork.us/generationnyc/
Generation NYC can also help youth that are experiencing homelessness: https://growingupnyc.cityofnewyork.us/generationnyc/topics/homelessness/#housing
https://growingupnyc.cityofnewyork.us/generationnyc/topics/finding-an-apartment/
Access NYC
Can help you find out if you are eligible for programs and benefits regardless of immigration status & if you are receiving benefits already.
To find out more about current benefits that NYC offers in terms of
~ Housing
~ Food
~ Money
~ Work
Click here to check out their page & more info: access.nyc.gov/