Youth Resources
Homeless Services
Ali Forney Day Center
(212) 206-0574
aliforneycenter.org
321 W 125th St 10027
Drop-in, shelter, food, support groups/counseling, medical services for homeless youth 16-24. Hours: 10am-6pm. Drop-in suspended 3.22-3.31
Covenant House
(212) 613-0300
ny.covenanthouse.org
460 W 41st St 10036
Emergency shelter, crisis care, counseling, clothing for youth 16-24. 24/7.
Marsha’s House
projectrenewal.org/homes
DHS Shelter in the Bronx for LGBTQ people under 30. Must go to DHS intake shelter first to receive CARES ID# and then transfer. Contact Kellie Rivera, Director of Social Services Kellie.Rivera@projectrenewal.org or (212) 913-9993 x254
Streetwork Project Drop-In
safehorizon.org
Harlem: (212) 695-2220
209 W 125th St 10027
Lower East Side: (646) 602-6404
33 Essex St 10002
Meals, showers, clothing, access to medical/mental health care, legal assistance, HIV testing/education, obtaining identification/benefits, links to shelter, housing advocacy. Tues, Thurs & Fri: 3-7
Sylvia’s Place
(212) 629-7440
mccny.org/charities/shelter
Metropolitan Community Church
446 W 36th St 10018
Drop-in services Mon-Sat 5-9 p.m. Emergency shelter for youth under 24. Referral required.
Trinity Place Shelter
(646) 580-7045
trinityplaceshelter.org
164 W 100th St 10025
Transitional housing shelter for youth 18-24. Must be referred by social worker or case manager. No drop-in. Contact Wendy Kaplan for referrals.
Health Care & HIV Counseling/Testing
Adolescent Clinic at Montefiore Medical Center
(718) 741-2450
cham.org/specialties-and-programs/adolescent-medicine/our-expertise
3415 Bainbridge Ave, Bronx 10467
Comprehensive medical services, HIV care, counseling, ages 13-20.
The Bridge Program at Gotham Health/Judson Health Center
(212) 925-5000
34 Spring St 10012
Provides a range of health services for individuals 12-34. including sexual/reproductive health services, primary care services, mental health support, LGBT specific healthcare services (incl. HRT and PREP).
Community Healthcare Network
(866) 246-9259
chnnyc.org
Primary care, HIV care, mental health care, TGNC services, health education, women’s health care, social services. Locations in Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Health Outreach to Teens at Callen-Lorde
(212) 271-7200
callen-lorde.org/hott/
356 W 18th St
Free/low-cost and confidential primary health care, HIV care and medical services for youth 13-21 (age out 24).
HEAT Program (Health & Education Alternatives for Teens)(718) 613-8453
heatprogram.org
450 Clarkson Ave 4th Fl Brooklyn 11203
Medical care, case management, HIV care, mental health care, treatment adherence, outreach, support services. Note: events are currently suspended but the clinic is remaining open
Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center
(212) 423-3000
mountsinai.org/locations/adolescent-health-center
312-3200 E 49th St 10128
Confidential HIV/AIDS services, general medical care and mental health counseling for young people 10-22.
Positive Health Project (PHP)
housingworks.org/locations/positive-health-project
301 W 37th St 10018
Syringe exchange, health education, overdose prevention, case management, benefits counseling. Harm reduction for LGBTQ individuals who use crystal meth.
Q Clinic
(347) 565-5042
qclinic.org
446 W 36th St 10018
Clinic closed, but call phone number above or email qclinic@columbia.edu with any questions
The Reciprocity Foundation
(646) 692-4000
reciprocityfoundation.org
151 W 19th St Ste 1101 10011
Holistic healthcare for homeless, incarcerated and foster care youth.
Ryan Community Health Center
(212) 749-1820
ryanhealth.org
110 W 97th St 10025
Offers physicals, pregnancy tests, birth control, HIV/STI screening/treatment, TB testing, check-ups, counseling, condoms, referrals. Free, confidential clinic ages 13-24.
Umbrella Program for LGBT Youth & Families
(718) 882-0023
cham.org/programs-centers/adolescent-aids-program/services-and-programs/umbrella-program-for-lgbt-youth-families
3514 Wayne Ave, Bronx 10467
TGNC services, including medical/mental health care for youth 13-24. Family counseling/support also available.
Violence
Day One
Hotline: (800) 214-4150
Text Line: (646) 535-3291
dayoneny.org
info@dayoneny.org
Free, confidential Individual/group support, legal assistance, advocacy around relationship violence, for youth 13-24.
STEPS to End Family Violence
(877) 783-7794
egscf.org/programs/steps
Services for survivors of gender-based violence with a focus on prevention, intervention, policy advocacy.
Safe Homes Project
Hotline: (718) 499-2151 24 hrs
goodshepherds.org/program/safe-homes
Shelter, counseling, safety planning, legal advocacy, referrals, support groups for survivors of partner violence. English & Spanish. Referral required.
Legal Assistance
Peter Cicchino Youth Project
Urban Justice Center
(877) 542-8529
pcyp.urbanjustice.org
Free legal services for LGBT young people; drop in clinics at Ali Forney, Streetwork Project and Hetrick Martin Institute.
Note: If you are under 25 years old and experiencing homelessness, the Peter Cicchino Youth Project can be reached at pcyp@urbanjustice.org. Will also continue monitoring voicemails on 877-LGBT-LAW.
Sylvia Rivera Law Project
(212) 337-8550
srlp.org
147 W 24th St 5th Fl 10001
Legal services for trans-youth incl. around welfare, benefits, immigration, school, name-changes, police.
Families & Friends
Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gays
(646) 240-4288
Helpline: (212) 463-0629
pflagnyc.org
Support for family & friends of LGBT people. TransParents Project, support for family of TGNC youth: transgender@pflagnyc.org.
LGBT Youth Groups and Programs
ACQC: AIDS Center of Queens County
(718) 472-9400
acqc.org
161-21 Jamaica Ave 7th Fl. Jamaica 11432
Drop-in center for youth 13-24. Education/employment support services, legal/immigration referrals, HIV care navigation. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
FIERCE! Fabulous Independent Educated Radicals for Community Empowerment!
(929) 246-5273
fiercenyc.org
2427 Morris Ave Bronx 10468
Community organizing & advocacy for youth of color.
Make the Road New York
(718) 418-7690
maketheroadny.org/services-info
301 Grove St Brooklyn 11237
Advocacy projects & LGBT affirming drop-in safe space for youth in Bushwick. Also offers training and college access support services.
APICHA Project Connect
(212) 334-6029
apicha.org/services
Drop-in and mentorship programs.
Long Island Lesbian & Gay Youth (LIGALY)
lgbtnetwork.org/ligaly
(631) 665-2300
34 Park Ave Bay Shore 11706
Drop-in, support groups, STI testing.
Pride for Youth
(516) 679-9000
Hotline: (516) 679-1111 24 hrs
prideforyouth.org
2740 Martin Ave Bellmore 11710
Support and activities for youth (individual counseling, STI testing, PrEP/PEP referrals), support groups for parents.
Staten Island LGBT Center
(718) 808-1360
silgbtcenter.org
25 Victory Blvd 3rd Fl. Staten Island 10301
Email: smo-info@pridecentersi.org
Safe space for LGBTQ and allied youth.
SAFE SPACE / Sheltering Arms Youth Center
shelteringarmsny.org/youth-centers/
Drop-in services, transitional living programs, counseling, shower for ages 13-17.
Manhattan: (212) 481-8062
24 West 30th Street, 2nd Floor
Jamaica, NY: (718) 526-2400
89-31 161nd Street, 2nd Floor
Far Rockaway: (718) 471-4160
GMAD (Gay Men of African Descent)
718.222.6300
gmad.org
540 Atlantic Ave Lower Level Brooklyn 11217
Discussion groups for young men of color, HIV education/testing 16+.
Counseling & Case Management
Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI)
(212) 674-2400 ext 202
hmi.org
2 Astor Place 10003
Support/activity groups, mental health counseling (by appointment), employment support, HIV/STI testing for youth 13-24. Drop-in M-F 3:30-7:30 p.m.
New Alternatives
(718) 300-0133
newalternativesnyc.org/client-services
410 W 40th St 10018
Drop-in, support groups, case management services for LGBTQ homeless youth 16-24.
Hotlines
Anti-Violence Project 24 hrs
(212) 714-1141
For LGBT victims of hate & intimate partner violence. English and Spanish.
Gay & Lesbian Switchboard of NY
(212) 989-0999
Support and referral line for LGBT and questioning people.
GMHC HIV/AIDS Hotline
(800) 243-7692
M-F 2-6 p.m., Weds 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
NYC WELL 24 hrs
(888) 692-9355
Text: WELL to 65173
Free, confidential mental health support hotline. Offered in 200+ languages.
Safe Horizon 24 hrs
Domestic Violence: (800) 621-4673
Crime: (866) 689-4357
Rape and Sexual Assault: (212) 227-3000
Streetwork Project
(800) 708-6600
Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hotline for homeless young people.
Samaritans Suicide Prevention 24 hrs
(212) 673-3000
Confidential hotline. Emotional support to those who are in distress or suicidal.
Trevor Helpline
24 hrs
(866) 488-7386
Text: START to 678678
Youth-focused support & suicide prevention.