LGBTQ+ Youth

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans-experince, Queer, and Question Youth have challenges socializing and accessing information and services that help them with their daily lives. helpNYC has collected a list of programs that serve exclusively LGBTQ+ young people.

Drop In Programs

Art & Acceptance

at St. Luke's Church in the Fields


Saturdays

5:00p - 7:00p


St. Luke's Church in the Fields

653 Greenwich Street

between Christopher Street and Barrow Street

New York, New York 10014


ADA Accessible: Yes, partially

Program ID: 1431944314

Program Details

  • Weekly Saturday evening drop-in program for LGBTQ+ young people ages 16-29 experiencing homelessness. The program offers a safe, hospitable, harm-reduction, gender-diverse, nonsectarian safe space. The program includes a nutritious home-cooked dinner and to-go bag with a second meal, space for art, reading and writing, music, and dance, a free clothing and toiletries “shop,” recurring health and legal clinics, and crisis support.


Requirements

  • None


Restrictions

  • Ages 16 - 29

Services Available

  • Drop-In Hours

  • Hot Meals

  • Referrals

  • Art & Music Programing

  • Personal Hygiene Supplies

Center Youth

at The LGBT Community Center


Drop-In Hours

Monday - Friday

3:00p - 6:00p


The LGBT Community Center

208 West 13th Street

between Seventh Avenue and Greenwich Avenue

New York, New York 10011


ADA Accessible: Yes, partially


646.358.1732

website | email

Program ID: 2806906452

Program Details

  • Center Youth provides a safe, inclusive, affirming environment people can connect with peers, build leadership skills, and get access to mental and physical health services. Open to people between the ages of 13-21, our in-person and virtual programs are all free and confidential.

Requirements

  • Schedule an intake through the website, via phone, or walk in during drop-in hours.


Restrictions

  • Ages 13 - 22

Services Available

  • Drop-In Hours

  • In-person and Virtual Groups

  • Short-term counseling

  • Referrals

  • Internship Program

  • Summer Camp

  • Art & Music Programing

Substance Use Programs

Center Youth Recovery

at the LGBT Community Center

Program Hours

Monday - Friday

10:00a - 6:00p

646.358.1745

website | email

LGBT Communty Center

208 West 13th Street

between Seventh Avenue and Greenwich Avenue

New York, New York 10011

West Village, New York

Transportation

BUS: M14A/D SBS to W 14 St/7 Av or M20 North to 8 Av/W 14 St

SUBWAY: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E Trains to 14 St

ADA Accessible

Yes, Partially

Listing ID: 3783657371

Program Summary

  • The Center’s outpatient substance use treatment program for youth is designed specifically to help LGBTQIA+ young people, ages 13 and older, make healthy decisions about drugs and alcohol. This program is the first of its kind, and our unique setting provides access to mentors, internships, and support.

Program Details

  • Psychiatry (Onsite)

  • Daily Recovery Groups (M-F)

  • Referrals

  • Harm Reduction Program

Program Requirements

  • Identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans-experience, Queer, Questioning, or an Ally

  • Parental consent is required but can be waived under certain circumstances

  • Pre-Registration by appointment only

  • Photo Identification

  • New York State Resident

Program Restrictions

  • Ages 13 - 25 only

Payment & Insurance

  • Medicaid (Managed)

  • Medicare (Managed)

  • Private Insurance (In-network)

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