Youth Drop In Center
“Love is a human experience not a political statement.”
Program Philosophy
The ACQC LGBTQ Youth Drop-In Center strives to serve the 1,600 LGBTQ youth who are homeless or at-risk in New York City. The goal of the drop-in center is to provide a safe and nurturing space for youth ages 13-24 to go during the day where they can socialize with their peers, prepare for jobs and higher education, receive sexual health materials, counseling, and learn to become n advocate, while reducing the chance of remaining homeless or becoming homeless. We aim to provide a helping hand that will guide one’s path to an overall well-being.
Who We Serve
- Youth 13-24
- Walk-Ins
- Referrals
- Appointments
Referral Services
- 24 Hour Emergency Shelters
- Immigration and Legal Services
- Healthcare
- Housing
Education
- Connect young individuals to transfer schools and TASC programs
- Workshops to help prepare for college:
- How to apple for college
- File FAFSA
- Tutoring sessions
Job Readiness
- Connect youth to internships and job fair
- Workshops:
- How to create a resume
- How to apply to jobs
- Interview preparations
- Professionalism
Support Services
- Case Management
- Individual Counseling Sessions (family, relationships, school)
- Group Recreational Activities
- Shower Facilities
- Hot Food/Snacks
- Computer Lab
- Metro Cards as needed
- Condom Distribution
Health Services
- HIV Testing
- Hepatitis C Testing
- Mental Health
- PrEP / PEP
Creative Expression Workshops
- Open-Mic
- Performing Arts
- Creative Writing
- Painting
- Gaming Systems
Program Contact
62-07 Woodside Avenue, 1st Floor,
Woodside, NY 11377
Monday – Friday from 10am – 6pm
Phone Number:
(718) 472-9400 EXT: 5738
Fax: (718) 459-6578
Program Supervisor: Catherin Casado
Email: [email protected]
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