Housing & Supportive Services

Runaway & Homeless Youth

The Door has long been a safe place for young people experiencing housing instability. Drop-in services are available in both our Bronx and Manhattan locations. (See details below.) No appointments or referral are necessary. Young people can walk in to access a wide range of basic needs—laundry, food, showers, clothing, hygiene supplies—and can connect with caring staff, both in-person and virtually, who support them in navigating immediate crisis needs and longer-term connection to resources and housing.

The Door also operates two Lower East Side supportive housing sites for young people 18–24 years old, which provide 24/7 staffing and resources for residents. For more information on qualifications for these sites, see our Supportive Housing page.

Bronx 24-Hour Drop-In Center

LOCATION: Bronx Youth Center, 2999 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Bronx, NY 10455 (between 154th & 155th Streets)

Our Bronx 24-Hour Drop-In Center offers a wide range of free supportive services for New York City young people ages 16 to 24:

A safe resting space
Nutritious meals
Hygiene kits
Clothing
Mental health counseling
Housing and shelter placement
Financial coaching, including money management
Benefits navigation
Case management

COMING SOON!:

Showers
Laundry

Manhattan Drop-In Center

LOCATION: Manhattan Youth Center, 555 Broome Street, 1st Floor, NY, NY 10013

On-site meals, clothing, hygiene items, showers, and laundry, Monday–Friday, 10:00am–6:00pm, and Saturday, 10:00am–6:00pm.
Counseling and emotional emergency intervention
Referrals to NYC shelters
Housing navigation
Case management
Mental health hub
Center Space located at our Manhattan Youth Center—a place to relax and participate in activities with other young people
Access to additional Door programs and services, including counseling, health and dental care, individual and group financial literacy counseling, benefits navigation, legal services, education and job training programs, creative arts activities, and more.

The Door’s Manhattan drop-in center does not have an overnight on-site shelter but can provide referrals to nearby shelters.

Emergencies

If you are in danger, experiencing a life-threatening emergency, or need immediate medical attention, call 911 now or go to your local emergency room.

Donations Accepted

The Door accepts gently used (or new) clothing/shoes of all sizes on an ongoing basis for our Runaway Homeless Youth program. Donations can be dropped off Monday–Friday, 11:00am–5:00pm. We cannot pick up donations. Tax donation letter available upon request.