The following New York programs and services offer help and support to struggling and troubled teens and their families.
Adolescent AIDS Program at Montefiore Medical Center 718-882-0232; 718-881-TEST New York Get Tested! Hotline Based in the Bronx, AAP is a local and national resource for those living with HIV/AIDS; adolescents who are at-risk for HIV infection; healthcare providers who treat adolescents living with or at-risk for HIV infection; and their families and caregivers. Youth-friendly HIV testing, counseling, and care in NYC >>>
Abbott House 914-591-7300 Social service agency and residential treatment center for dependent, homeless, neglected, abused, or developmentally disabled children and young adults in the Metropolitan and Hudson Valley regions.
Al-Anon and Alateen in New York State 888-4AL-ANON (888-425-2666) The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems. Alateen is for young people, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone’s else’s drinking.
Aspergers Support Groups in New York Listing provided by the Parenting Aspergers Community.
Brain Injury Association of New York State 518-459-7911; 800-444-6443 Family Help Line Membership organization that advocates on behalf of individuals with brain injuries and their families, and promotes prevention. Find a support group >>>
Center Against Domestic Violence 718-439-1000 Support, shelter, and education through counseling, safe houses, and school programs for teens. Located in New York City. Espa?ol
Covenant House New York 212-613-0300 Shelter for runaway and homeless youth, crisis intervention, mental health and substance abuse services, health clinic for youth up to 21 years of age, services for homeless pregnant women and women with children, transitional housing, vocational training program, family reunification program.
Door of Hope 4 Teens Call or text 914-393-1904 or 615-746-7319 Free online and phone support for teenage girls and young women who struggle with self-injury.
Families Together in New York State 518-432-0333 Statewide chapter of the Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health that provides advocacy, support, training, and education to and for families of children and youth with social, emotional and behavioral challenges. Find your local chapter>>>
Family of Woodstock 845-679-2485 24 hour; 845-331-5565 or 679-5999 24 hour Teen Hotline Free and low-cost Programs and services throughout Ulster County and surrounding communities, including shelters, emergency food pantries, court advocates, counseling, and child care support.
Free Arts NYC 212-974-9092 Free arts-based programs for youth from pre-K through high school, including Arts Mentoring Program for youth ages 6-13, Teen Arts Program, and Teen Internships.
Groove With Me 212-987-5910 Youth development organization in New York City for girls and young women that uses free dance classes and performance opportunities as a tool to instill the leadership, pride, spirit of cooperation, creativity, joy, and discipline needed to confront the adversity in their daily lives and throughout their future development.
Inwood House 212-861-4400; 877-469-6634 Teen pregnancy prevention programs and programs for pregnant and parenting teens, including a home for runaway or homeless pregnant and parenting moms and their babies, teen fathers program, and the Teen Family Learning Center. Locations throughout the five boroughs of New York as well as in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
J-Fire of Western New York 716-896-1113 Intervention and prevention education services for juvenile firesetters and their families.
Job Corps Centers in New York 718-731-7700 Bronx; 718-623-4000 Brooklyn; 716-595-8760 Cassadaga; 845-887-5400 Delaware Valley; 518-767-9371 Glenmont; 585-798-7000 Medina Free residential program for young men and women, ages 16-24, that empowers youth to take responsibility for their employability through the integration of vocational skills and academic achievement.
Learning Disabilities Association of New York State 518-608-8992 Advocacy, education, and support organization for those with learning disabilities and their families. Find the affiliate group in your area>>>
New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault 800- 942-6906 24 hour hotline; 518-482-4222 Administrative Office Professional advocacy organization that works with local, regional state, and national organizations dedicated to ending sexual violence. Find a rape crisis program near you>>>
New York State Parenting Education Partnership 800-CHILDREN (244-5373) Parent Helpline Organization that helps professionals — and the parents and primary caregivers of children whom they serve — obtain the skills, tools and support needed to raise healthy, nurtured children. Find a parenting program near you>>>
Parent to Parent of New York State 800-305-8817 Statewide organization that provides information, support, referrals, and trainings to families of individuals with special needs and to the professionals who serve them. Find your regional office>>>
Regis High School 212-288-1100 Tuition-free Jesuit college preparatory education to Roman Catholic young men from the New York metro area who demonstrate superior intellectual and leadership potential. In the admissions process, special consideration is given to those who cannot otherwise afford a Catholic education.
Riverdale Mental Health Association 718-796-5300 Child and adolescent program, substance abuse treatment. Services are offered on a low-cost sliding scale to individuals living in the Northwest Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Westchester County. No one is refused treatment for inability to pay.
Special Education Schools in New York Listing of state-approved public, private, and state-supported day and residential programs for school-age students with disabilities.
The Advocacy Center 585-546-1700 Rochester; 800-650-4967 Educates, supports, and advocates with people who have disabilities, their families, and circles of support.
The Children’s Aid Society 212-949-4800 Broad range of essential health, education and social services thatserves New York’s neediest children and their families at more than 40 locations in the five boroughs and Westchester County.
The Children’s Village 914-693-0600 Services include crisis help, residential and day youth schools and programs, Lower Hudson Valley Runaway & Homeless Youth Shelter, family preservation and reunification, and community programs. Located in New York City and Dobbs Ferry.
The Puerto Rican Family Institute 212-924-6320 Services include mental health treatment, crisis intervention, HIV/AIDS testing, placement prevention, residential care and education. PRFI currently operates over 20 programs located throughout New York City, Jersey City, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico.
The Samaritans of New York City 212-673-3000 24 hour hotline The only community-based organization in the NYC-Metropolitan area solely devoted to preventing suicide and helping people in crisis. Services include the only completely confidential suicide prevention hotline, education programs, support groups for those who have lost a loved one to suicide, and advocacy and community outreach for the at-risk and underserved. Download the free NYC Guide to Suicide Prevention, Services and Resources>>>
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