Drop-in Centers, Peer Support, and Other Resources
Alianza Dominicana
HOPE Program
2410 Amsterdam Ave.
New York, NY 10033
212-927-6810
www.alianzaonline.org
Bilingual services for the Spanish-speaking, LGBTQ and HIV-positive community. Offers HIV testing, support groups, counseling, benefits advocacy, and referrals.
APICHA
400 Broadway
New York, NY 10013
646-744-0996
www.apicha.org
Mentorship, skills building, and HIV prevention for Asian and Pacific Islander LGBTQ youth and adults.
Audre Lorde Project
www.alp.org
Manhattan
147 W. 24th St., 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10011
212-463-0342
Brooklyn
85 South Oxford St.
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-596-0342
Community organizing project for LGBTQ people of color, offering advocacy training, cultural and arts events, and wellness workshops.
Fierce!
147 W. 24th St., 6th Floor
New York, NY 10011
646-336-6789
www.fiercenyc.org
Community organizing, advocacy, and peer support for LGBTQ youth of color.
GLOBE (Gays and Lesbians of Bushwick Empowered)
301 Grove St. (btwn Myrtle & Knickerbocker)
Brooklyn, NY 11237
718-418-7690
http://www.maketheroad.org/programs/organizing/globe/
Youth projects and after school drop-in group for LGBTQ youth in Bushwick.
Hetrick-Martin Institute
2 Astor Place (near Broadway and 8th St.)
New York, NY 10003
212-674-2400
www.hmi.org
After-school program for LGBTQ youth ages 13-24. Also provides supportive services such as counseling and referrals. Call 1-212-674-2600, ext. 271 to make an appointment, or drop by the center from 3:15–6:30 pm, Mon–Fri. Bring ID if possible.
Latino Youth in Action
1767 Park Ave., 5th Fl. (Between 122nd and 123rd Streets)
New York, NY 10035
212-563-4500
975 Kelly St., Suite 402
Bronx, NY 10459
718-328-4188
lyia.hafnyc.org
Programs and services including HIV testing for Latino LGBTQ youth and families, Hispanic AIDS Forum. Bilingual.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
208 West 13th St. (between 7th and 8th Aves.)
New York, NY 10011
212-620-7310
800-421-1220
(TDD/TTY) 800-662-1220
www.gaycenter.org
Provides social service, public policy, educational, and cultural/recreational programs, including groups specifically for LGBTQ youth.
Gay Men of African Descent (GMAD)
44 Court Street, Suite 1000
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-222-6300
gmad.org
Resources for gay men of color ages 18 and over, including a drop-in center open most days from 10am-5pm. Also offers a youth internship program; call for more information.
Staten Island LGBTQ Center
25 Victory Blvd., 3rd Fl.
Staten Island, NY 10301
718-808-1360 / 718-808-1353
www.silgbtcenter.org
Youth drop-in space Tues-Fri from 3:00-6:00 pm. Also offers a variety of social, educational, and therapeutic groups for LGBT youth and young adults, ages 13-24.
Green Chimneys
www.greenchimneys.org/nyc
Offers Transitional Living and Nature-Based Career Training programs specifically for LGBTQ homeless and foster care youth. For more information on the Transitional Living program, contact Latoya Anson at 347-514-0752; for more information on the Career Training program, contact Sarah Miles at 845-279-2995, ext. 312.
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Hotlines
The Trevor Lifeline
1-866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386)
www.thetrevorproject.org
Nationwide, 24-hour crisis and suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ youth. The Trevor Project also offers help through instant messaging and text, and hosts an online social networking community for LGBTQ youth ages 13-24.
National Runaway Safeline
1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
www.1800runaway.org
24-hour hotline offering support, information, and resources to youth in crisis.
Gay Men’s Health Crisis Hotline
1-800-AIDS-NYC (1-800-243-7692)
www.gmhc.org
For questions related to HIV and AIDS. Wed 10 am—2 pm, Mon and Fri 2 pm—6 pm.
The New York City Anti-Violence Project
212-714-1141
www.avp.org
For LGBTQ and HIV-positive victims of hate crimes, sexual assault, domestic violence, pick-up crimes, and police misconduct. 24 hours. English and Spanish.
HIV/AIDS Services Administration's ServiceLine
1-212-971-0626
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/services/hasa.shtml
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Emergency Housing
Ali Forney Center
321 West 125th St.
(Between Eighth Ave. and St. Nicholas Ave.)
New York, NY 10027
(212) 206-0574
www.aliforneycenter.org
Offers case management, medical and mental health care, employment assistance, food, showers, and emergency housing to homeless LGBTQ youth ages 16-24.
Covenant House
460 West 41st St. at 10th Ave.
New York, NY 10036
(212) 613-0300
www.covenanthouseny.org
Emergency shelter for youth ages 21 and under. Crisis care, counseling, clothing. Open 24 hours.
MCCNY Homeless Youth Services
446 West 36th St. (between 9th & 10th Avenues)
New York, NY 10018
212-629-7740 x226
www.mccny.org
Emergency shelter and drop-in services for homeless LGBTQ youth ages 18-24, including hot meals, clothing, showers, case management, physical and mental health services, and court advocacy. Open 365 days a year.
Safe Horizon's Streetwork Program
Harlem Drop-In Center
209 W. 125th St.
New York, NY 10027
212-695-2220
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri. 12 pm-5 pm
Wed, Sat, Sun (emergencies only)
Lower East Side Drop-In Center
33 Essex St. (between Grand St. and Forsyth St.)
New York, NY 10002
646-602-6404
Mon 2 pm-5 pm (injection drug users only)
Tues, Thurs, Fri. 2 pm-7 pm
Wed (emergencies only)
Gay-friendly services for runaway and homeless youth, including food, clothing, showers, medical care, needle exchange, and HIV support group. Ages 24 and under.
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Education
Harvey Milk School
At the Hetrick-Martin Institute
2-10 Astor Place
New York, NY 10003
212-477-1555
http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/02/M586/default.htm
Harvey Milk is a public school for LGBTQ youth that provides a comprehensive high school curriculum with mandatory State Regents Exams. To qualify, you must be at least 16 years old and meet the requirements listed here.
Legal Rights Handbook for LGBTQ Public School Students
Advocates for Children has published a 24-page booklet covering issues facing LGBTQ teens. The booklet spells out your rights and specific steps to take if you are harassed at school, if you need to switch schools, if you become homeless, and more. The booklet provides resources including gay-friendly shelters, health clinics, and legal clinics.
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Legal Assistance
Lamda Legal Defense and Education Fund
Youth in Out-of-Home-Care Project
866-LGBTEEN (866-542-8336)
www.lambdalegal.org
Works to improve services for LGBTQ youth in out-of-home care. Call their help line if you’ve experienced bias in foster care due to your sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or HIV status.
Sylvia Rivera Law Project
147 West 24th St., 5th Floor
New York, NY 10011
212-337-8550
srlp.org
Provides free legal services for trans youth, including issues related to benefits, immigration, school, name-changes, and police.
Urban Justice Center
Peter Cicchino Youth Project
646-602-5635
646-602-5631
1-877-LGBT-LAW
www.urbanjustice.org/ujc/projects/peter.html
Offers free legal services to LGBTQ youth, including help with immigration, public benefits, discrimination, and more. Call to make an appointment.
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Transgender Services
Gender Identity Project
The LGBTQ Community Center
208 W. 13th St.
New York, NY 10011
212-620-7310
www.gaycenter.org/gip
Peer Counseling, advocacy, and support groups for everyone on the transgender spectrum.
Positive Health Project
301 W. 37th St.,
#3 (near 8th Ave.)
New York, NY 10018
212-465-8304
www.positivehealthproject.org
Counseling, services, and needle exchange for the trans community.
Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm; needle exchange also open Saturday 10am-2pm.
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Violence-Related Services
The New York City Anti-Violence Project
240 West 35th Street
Suite 200
New York, NY 10001
24-hour hotline: (212) 714-1141
www.avp.org
Crisis assistance, counseling, and advocacy for LGBTQ and HIV-positive victims of violence.
Handbook for LGBTQ Youth in Care
Click here for You Are Not Alone, a guide from Lawyers for Children that includes resources for LGBTQ youth in care and information on your rights in the system.
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Drop-in Centers, Peer Support and Other Resources