FOR PARENTS
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BRONX
Destination Tomorrow:* Aims to improve the quality of life for LGBT youth, with a special focus on the transgender community. Programs include: an LGBT youth drop-in center; counseling and case management; transgender support groups; referrals to LGBT-competent health care providers and gender-affirming surgeries; GED program; housing program.
Website: www.destinationtomorrow.org
Phone: 646-723-3325; 718-288-2677
Location: 452 E 149th St, 3rd floor, Bronx, NY 10455
Hours: Mon—Fri: 11am—7pm
Walk-in service availability: Variable
Languages: English; Spanish
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Bronx Meeting: Monthly meeting of PFLAG in the Bronx, providing support to families and the larger community to increase understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ people.
Website: http://www.pflagnyc.org/content/bronx-pflag-meeting-0
Location: Hispanic AIDS Forum, 975 Keely Ave, 4th Floor, Bronx, NY 10459.
Hours: CHECK SITE
Languages: English; Spanish
BROOKLYN
Brooklyn Community Pride Center (BCPC):* BPCP’s mission is to support all LGBTQ families in Brooklyn through family appropriate programming, as well as support and resource for parents and guardians whose children identify as LGBTQ.
Website: www.lgbtbrooklyn.org
Phone: 347- 889-7719
Location: Restoration Plaza 1360 Fulton Street, Ground Floor Brooklyn, New York 11216
Hours: Mon—Fri: 12 pm—5pm ( DUE TO COVID-19)
Walk-in service availability: LIMITED
Languages: English
MANHATTAN
Ackerman Institute for the Family:* Couples and family counseling. Gender and Family Project provides groups and family therapy to families with LGBT-identified children and adolescents.
Website: www.ackerman.org
Phone: (212) 879-4900
Location: 936 Broadway, NY, NY 10001
Hours: Mon—Fri: 9 am—9 pm; Sat: 9 am—5 pm
Walk-in service availability: ALL APPTS VIRTUAL DUE TO COVID-19
Languages: English; Spanish
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): The mission of the ACLU LGBT Project is the creation of a society in which lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people enjoy the constitutional rights of equality, privacy and personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association.
Website: https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights?redirect=issues/lgbt-rights
Phone: 212-549-2500
Location: 125 Broad St., NY, NY 10004
Hours: Call Ahead
Walk-in service availability: No
Languages: English; Spanish
Institute for Human Identity (IHI):* Psychotherapy for LGBTQ community/friends/allies (individual/couple/family/group). Has two gay men’s support groups.
Website: www.ihitherapy.org
Phone: 212-243-2830
Location: 322 8th Ave., Ste. 802, NY, NY 10001
Hours: Call Ahead
Walk-in service availability: CHECK WITH CENTER
Languages: English; Spanish
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Manhattan:* Provides services to NYC families, schools, and the larger community to increase understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, plus) people. Support groups: general, parents of transgender children, parent-child play-group for the gender-expansive; Asian and pacific islander.
Website: www.pflagnyc.org
Phone: 212-463-0629
Location: 130 E. 25th St., Ste. M1, NY, NY 10010
Hours: Call Ahead
Walk-in service availability: Yes
Languages: English; Spanish
Peter Cicchino Youth Project serves NYC’s most vulnerable residents through a combination of direct legal service, systemic advocacy, community education and political organizing.
Website: https://www.urbanjustice.org/get-help/
Phone: 646.602.5600
Location: 40 Rector Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10006
Hours: Mon—Fri: 9 am—6 pm
Walk-in service availability: CALL FIRST
Languages: English; Spanish
QUEENS
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) Queens:* Monthly meeting of PFLAG in Queens, providing support to families and the larger community to increase understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, plus) people. Meets 3rd Sundays at Reform Temple of Forest Hills, 71-11 112th St., Queens. Check webpage for updates/changes to meeting schedule.
Website: www.pflag-queens.org
Phone: 718- 271-6663 (hotline)
Location: Reform Temple of Forest Hills, 71-11 112th St, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Hours: Call Ahead
Walk-in service availability: Yes
Languages: English; Spanish
STATEN ISLAND
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) Staten Island:* Provides encouragement/support on issues raised when a loved one comes out. Meets 4th Mondays, 25 Victory Blvd., 3rd Floor.
Website: www.pflagnyc.org
Phone: 212-463-0629
Location: The Pride Center of Staten Island, 25 Victory Blvd, 3rd. Fl., SI, NY 10301
Hours: Call Ahead
Walk-in service availability: Yes
Languages: English
FOR YOUTH
BRONX
Destination Tomorrow:* Aims to improve the quality of life for LGBT youth, with a special focus on the transgender community. Programs include: an LGBT youth drop-in center; counseling and case management; support groups; GED program; housing program; and referrals to LGBT-competent health care providers; referrals for gender-affirming surgeries.
Website: www.destinationtomorrow.org
Phone: 656-723-3325; 718-288-2677
Location: 452 E 149th St 3rd fl, Bronx, NY 10455
Hours: Mon—Fri: 11 am—7 pm
Walk-in service availability: Variable
Languages: English; Spanish
BOOM Health!: Multi-service agency which focuses on the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS. Services: health coordination; wellness empowerment; prevention; syringe access; health center; drop-in center; food and nutrition; advocacy and community relations; BOOM pharmacy.
Website: www.boomhealth.org
Phone: 718-295-5605
Location: 226 East 144th St, Bronx, NY 10451
Hours: Mon—Fri: 9AM to 6:30PM
Walk-in availability: CALL FIRST
Languages: English; Spanish
BROOKLYN
Brooklyn Community Pride Center (BCPC):* BPCP’s mission is to support all LGBTQ families in Brooklyn through family appropriate programming, as well as support and resource for parents and guardians whose children identify as LGBTQ.
Website: www.lgbtbrooklyn.org
Phone: 347- 889-7719
Location: Restoration Plaza 1360 Fulton Street, Ground Floor. Brooklyn, New York 11216
Hours: Mon—Fri: 12 pm—8 pm; Sat: 2 pm—10 pm; Sun: 10 am—4 pm
Walk-in service availability: Yes
Languages: English
HEAT (Health and Education Alternatives for Teens Program):* Provides free health testing, counseling, support groups, and workshops for young people ages 13-24 who are HIV+ or at risk for infection.
Website: www.heatprogram.org
Phone: (718) 613-8543
Location: 450 Clarkson Avenue, 4th Floor, Nursing Station 41, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Hours: Mon—Fri: 9 am – 5 pm
Walk-in service availability: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Languages: English; Spanish
MANHATTAN
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): The mission of the ACLU LGBT Project is the creation of a society in which lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people enjoy the constitutional rights of equality, privacy and personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association. The ACLU seeks both to change the law and to convince Americans that sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination is wrong. Ensures educators are fulfilling the Dignity Act (against bullying) in public schools.
Website: www.aclu.org
Phone: 212-549-2500
Location: 125 Broad St., NY, NY 10004
Hours: Call Ahead
Walk-in service availability: No
Languages: English; Spanish
Ali Forney Center:* **Trans-friendly shelter** Provides housing, drop-in center, clothing center, meals, counseling and HIV testing for homeless LGBTQ youth.
Website: www.aliforneycenter.org
Phone: (212) 222-3427 Headquarters
(212) 206-0574 Drop In Center
If you are a young person who needs help, has questions about services, or has waiting list inquiries, please contact our staff at the Drop-in Center.
Location: 224 W. 35th St., 15th Fl., NY, NY 10001
Hours: Mon—Fri 9 am—5 pm
Walk-in service availability: No
Languages: English; Spanish
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center:* Primary/preventive care; chronic disease management; HIV/AIDS treatment; STD testing/treatment; HIV rapid antibody testing; lesbian/transgender/senior health; Health Outreach To Teens (HOTT): health insurance navigation, enroll up to age 21, services up to age 24.
Website: www.callen-lorde.org
Phone: 212-271-7200
Location: 356 W. 18th St., NY, NY 10011
Hours: Mon—Thurs: 8:30 am—8 pm; Fri: 8:30 am—5 pm; Sat: 8:30am—3 pm
Walk-in service availability: Yes
Languages: English; Spanish
The Door: Provides comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. In addition to immigration services, health, legal, education, counseling and career services, The Door provides a wide range of programs and services geared towards LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, plus) members. Also serves runaway and homeless youth.
Website: www.door.org
Phone: 212-941-9090
Location: 555 Broome St., NY, NY 10013
Hours: Check the website
Walk-in service availability: must call first
Languages: English; Spanish
Hetrick-Martin Institute:* Provides social support and programming for LGBTQ youth, including counseling services, Harvey Milk School, GED, homeless youth outreach, year round after school programs, STD and HIV testing, and job readiness.
Website: www.hmi.org
Phone: 212-674-2400
Location: 2 Astor Pl., NY, NY 10003
Hours: Mon—Fri: 9 am—3 pm Wed: 3pm-6pm for food distribution
Walk-in service availability: without an appointment before 5pm
Languages: English; Spanish
Identity House: Provides a walk-in counseling and referral center for LGBTQ individuals, as well as weekly groups where people can talk about issues related to sexual identity and/or gender identity. SERVICES ARE FOR PEOPLE 18+
Website: www.identityhouse.org
Phone: inquiries done on website
Location: not listed
Hours: Virtual
Walk-in service availability: Virtual walk in.
Languages: English; Spanish
Latino Commission on AIDS, Punto de Encuentro: An informal gathering where young and adult gay and bisexual Latino males can meet new people and share experiences on relationships and sexual health in a safe, enjoyable and fun environment.
Website: www.latinoaids.org
Phone: 212-675-3288
Location: 24 W. 25th St. 9th FL, NY, NY 10010
Hours: M– F 10am -6pm
Walk-in service availability: Walk in and Virtual
Languages: English; Spanish
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Community Center NYC:* Provides quality health and wellness programs in a welcoming space that fosters connections and celebrates our cultural contributions. The Center’s youth programs offer LGBT young people with community support to foster healthy development, in a safe, affirming, sex-positive, alcohol- and drug-free environment.
Website: www.gaycenter.org
Phone: 212- 620-7310
Location: 208 W. 13th St., NY, NY 10011
Hours: M-F 9am-10pm
Walk-in service availability: all appointments virtual due to COVID-19
Languages: English; Spanish
New Alternatives for LGBT Homeless Youth: An organization of volunteers and professionals who work with homeless LGBT youth in various shelter and transitional housing settings with the mission of increasing the self-sufficiency of homeless LGBT youth to enable them to “go beyond” the shelter system. Services: support programs; case management; sexual health testing and prevention.
Website: www.newalternativesnyc.org
Phone: 718-300-0133
Email: info@newlaternativesnyc.org
Location: 410 West 40th Street., NY, NY 10018
Hours: Call for appointment
Walk-in service availability: Not at this time.
Languages: English; Spanish
Peter Cicchino Youth Project, Urban Justice Center: Legal services project focusing on the civil legal needs of homeless and street-involved youth in NYC, with a focus on LGBTQQ youth. Free legal services for homeless youth under age 25; drop in clinics at Ali Forney Center, Safe Horizon’s Streetwork Project and the Hetrick-Martin Institute.
Website: pcyp.urbanjustice.org
Phone: helpline temporarily suspended
email: pcyp@urbanjustice.org
Location: 40 Rector St., 9th Fl., NY, NY 10006
Hours: check website
Walk-in service availability: No
Languages: English; Spanish
QUEENS
Queens Pride House (QPH):* Seeks to increase access to LGBTQ-friendly health and social resources, heighten social awareness on social justice, build community partnerships, and advocate for more comprehensive and appropriate services. Services include: health and social referral program; discussion and support groups; workshops; multicultural events; trainings; a lending Library; a media center with free Internet access; LGBTQ+ youth age 13-17 support group; transgender empowerment group; Spanish-language men’s group.
Website: www.queenspridehouse.org
Phone: 718-429-5309
Location: 76-11 37th Ave., Ste. 206, Jackson Heights., NY 10006
Hours: Mon— Fri : 9am pm—4:30pm
Walk-in service availability: Due to COVID appointments are preferred
Languages: English; Spanish
STATEN ISLAND
The Staten Island LGBT Community Center: Provides LGBT individuals and their families with direct access to local services and activities promoting their overall physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Website: www.pridecentersi.org
Phone: 718-808-1360.
Location: 66 Willow Ave Ste 202 , SI, NY 10305
Hours: Tues—Sat 10am—8pm
Walk-in service availability: Virtual Appointments Due to COVID –19
Languages: English