Youth Resources

Young people have an array of great programs to help them trhive.  helpNYC has collected a list below.

General Information & Support

Youth Connect Hotline

by the Department of Youth and Community Development, City of New York

Monday - Friday9:00a - 5:00p

800.246.4646

646.343.6800 (Outside NYC)
website


Listing ID: 2171963384

Youth Connect is a resource and referral service for youth, families, and community-based organizations (CBO) utilizing web-based strategies and a confidential toll-free hotline. 

Youth Connect's mission is to increase access to and visibility of New York City's opportunities for young people by serving as a one-stop shop for all youth-related resources in NYC.

The Door


Drop-In HoursMonday - Friday9:00a - 6:00pSaturdays 11:00a - 5:00p
The Door555 Broome StreetNew York, New York 10013

929.357.0768 textline


212.941.9090 main
SOHO, Manhattan
website | email
ADA AccessableYes, fully.
TransportationBUS: M55 to Ave of The Americas/Broome St or SUBWAY: C, E trains to Spring Street or 1 train to Canal Street
Listing ID: 2172102806

The Door serves nearly young people ages 12-24 from all over New York City, with a wide range of services including reproductive health care and education, mental health counseling and crisis assistance, legal assistance, GED and ESOL classes, tutoring and homework help, college preparation services, career development, job training and placement, supportive housing, sports and recreational activities, arts, and nutritious meals – all for free, completely confidentially, and under one roof.


Membership is open to anyone 12 - 24 years of age.

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The C.O.R.E.

at Elmcore Youth and Adult Services
Drop-In HoursMonday - Friday3:00p - 7:00pSaturdays Noon - 4:00p
Elmcor Youth and Adult Services33-16 108th Streetbetween Northern Boulevard and 34th AvenueQueens, New York 11368
Corona, Queens
website | email | 718.651.0096
Listing ID: 2359934518

The Youth Clubhouse is open to all Queens youth ages 12-25 who are in recovery or at risk of substance use and their families. The Clubhouse will work with youth living in the high-risk Queens communities of Long Island City, Astoria, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Corona, Jackson Heights, Woodside, and Jamaica. 


The Clubhouse is housed in its own safe, youth-friendly, spacious, supportive space. It features peer-driven, peer-led programming; a range of evidence-based practices and other supportive activities; recovery and prevention skills development; a peer-led Community Advisory Committee; and intensive Member recruitment and community education plan.

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Education & Vocational Training

Advance & Learn

at Mosholu Montefiore Community Center (MMCC)
Monday - Friday9:00a - 5:00p
174 East 205th Streetbetween Grand Concourse and East Mosholu ParkwayThe Bronx, New York 10458
Bedford Park, The Bronx
website | 917.792.3895
Listing ID: 2171963384

Advance and Earn is a program to enhance the lives of youth ages 16-24 to obtain their High School Equivalency, formerly known as GED. The Advanced Training Track is designed for youth ages 21-24 interested in obtaining their Commercial Drivers License.


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