1. How it Works
At Drop-in Centers, homeless youth ages 14–24 can receive help and referrals for emergency shelter.
- Drop-In Centers provide a safe space for youth ages 14–24 and offer services including:
- food, clothing, phone charging, showers, and laundry.
- health care, job support, case management, and referrals to emergency shelter.
- Services are available regardless of immigration status.
- Some centers are open 24/7. Hours vary by location.
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Visit the website
Learn more about Runaway and Homeless Youth Drop-In-Centers from DYCD.
Call 311
Ask about “Shelter for youth”
Call DYCD Community Connect
Monday – Friday, 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
- In NYC: 800-246-4646
- Outside NYC: 646-343-6800