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Runaway And Homeless Youth Drop-In Centers
Services and support for homeless youth
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- Call NYC 311 — the City can point you to other options.
What this program is
Get help finding emergency shelter and other essential services
Heads up
- Drop-In Centers provide a safe space for youth ages 14 to 24. No appointment needed. What's available
- Food
- Clothing
- Showers
- Laundry
- Phone charging
- Healthcare
- Job support
- Case management
- Shelter referrals
- Some centers are open 24/7 hours vary by location. [anyc-accordion header="Manhattan" call-to-action="" call-to-action-text=""inactive] Ali Forney Center 307 W 38th St, New York NY 10018 (212) 206-0574
- programsreferrals@aliforneycenter.orgHours: 24/7 The Door 555 Broome St, New York NY 10013 (646) 690-8986
- dropinservices@door.orgHours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed Sundays) Safe Horizon Streetwork Harlem 209 W 125th St, New York NY 10027 (212) 695-2220 Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed Wednesdays) [/anyc-accordion] [anyc-accordion header="Bronx" call-to-action="" call-to-action-text=""inactive] The Door 2999 Third Ave, Bronx NY 10455 (646) 230-1037
- dropinservices@door.orgHours: 24/7 [/anyc-accordion] [anyc-accordion header="Brooklyn" call-to-action="" call-to-action-text=""inactive] SCO Family of Services 774 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn NY 11211 (718) 685-3850
- brooklynyouthcenter@sco.orgHours: 24/7 [/anyc-accordion] [anyc-accordion header="Queens" call-to-action="" call-to-action-text=""inactive] Rising Ground Inc. (Jamaica) 165-13 Jamaica Ave Floor 2, Jamaica NY 11432 (718) 526-2400 ext. 2080
- rhyreferrals@risingground.orgHours: 24/7 Rising Ground Inc. (Far Rockaway) 1600 Central Ave, Far Rockaway NY 11691 (646) 518-1202
- rhyreferrals@risingground.orgHours: Mon-Thurs 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. & Sat 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. (closed Sundays) [/anyc-accordion] [anyc-accordion header="Staten Island" call-to-action="" call-to-action-text=""inactive] Project Hospitality 27 Port Richmond Ave, Staten Island NY 10302 (718) 876-4752
- youthdropincenter@projecthospitality.orgHours: 24/7 [/anyc-accordion]
Get help
- Learn more about Runaway and Homeless Youth Drop-In-Centers from DYCD (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/runaway-homeless-youth/borough-based-drop-in-centers.page).
- Call DYCD Community Connect, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- In NYC: 800-246-4646
- Outside NYC: 646-343-6800
- Call 311. Ask about "Shelter for youth"
Places to get help (4)
Authoritative city directories list these locations as delivering this program.
- Far Rockaway Treatment Center
16-00 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway · Queens
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Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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- Jamaica Community Mental Health Clinic
91-14 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica · Queens
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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- Project Hospitality Inc
27 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island · Staten Island
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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- Safe Horizon Inc
209 West 125 Street, New York · Manhattan
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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Source and last updated
- Source
- NYC Benefits Platform (kvhd-5fmu) View dataset
- Agency
- NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)
- Updated
- Source: May 13, 2026 · Synced August 18, 2026
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Source record ID: P144en · N/A
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