Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Paid summer jobs of up to six weeks for young people ages 14 to 24, run by NYC DYCD.
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Resources
Resources for youth
Jobs, school, mental health, safety and activities for teens and young adults in Brooklyn and across New York City.
Jobs and career pathways
Paid work and career programs run by the City.
Work, Learn & Grow (WLG)
A paid 22-week program for ages 16 to 20 to build work-readiness skills and explore college and careers.
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discoverDYCD
Search tool to find DYCD youth programs and sites near you.
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Per Scholas
No-cost tech training with certifications and career coaching. Check the site for eligibility.
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School and college support
Help staying in school, earning a diploma and going to college.
Good Shepherd Services
Community schools, in-school support, Young Adult Borough Centers, after-school and summer programs across NYC.
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CAMBA Young Adult and Education Programs
Brooklyn programs for young adults: college and career prep, after-school, summer and community school services.
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Brooklyn Public Library
HSE/GED preparation, the Bard Microcollege, teen programs, homework help, free computers and printing.
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CUNY (City University of New York)
Public university system with several Brooklyn campuses; see the site for admissions and financial aid.
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Mental health and crisis
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.
NYC 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support by call, text or chat. Spanish: call 988 and press 2.
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NYC Teenspace
Free online therapy with a licensed therapist for NYC teens ages 13 to 17, from the NYC Health Department with Talkspace; parent or guardian consent needed.
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Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 (HOLA for Spanish) to reach a trained crisis counselor, 24/7, free and confidential.
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The Trevor Project
24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people by phone, text (START to 678-678) or chat.
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Safety and shelter for homeless youth
Help for young people who are homeless, have run away or feel unsafe.
DYCD Runaway and Homeless Youth Services
City-funded crisis shelters, transitional housing (ages 16 to 24), borough drop-in centers (up to 24) and street outreach.
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Covenant House
Shelter, food and support for young people facing homelessness, including trafficking survivors and young parents. Free and open 24/7.
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Ali Forney Center
Outreach, drop-in center, housing, health and job-readiness services for LGBTQ+ homeless youth. Drop-in is in Manhattan.
212-206-0574 ext. 100Website ↗
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National Runaway Safeline
24/7 crisis support for youth by phone, text or chat; the Home Free program offers free rides home for ages 12 to 21.
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Safe Horizon Hotline
24/7 hotline and support for survivors of violence, abuse and crime, with Spanish-speaking support.
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Safe Passage Project
Free lawyers for immigrant and refugee children and youth under 21 facing deportation in NYC and Long Island.
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After-school, arts and sports
Programs for staying active, learning and meeting people.
DYCD After School (COMPASS, Beacon, Cornerstone)
City-funded after-school programs: COMPASS, Beacon Community Centers and Cornerstone community centers, plus Streetwork outreach.
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PSAL (Public Schools Athletic League)
Interschool sports for NYC public school students across the five boroughs, including varsity and junior varsity teams.
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Brooklyn Public Library teen programs
Teen programs, events, free internet and study spaces at branches across Brooklyn.
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BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)
Brooklyn arts center with film, performance and education programs; see the Education section for youth offerings.
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Rights, legal help and city services
Where to get information and free legal help.
The Legal Aid Society
Free legal help for low-income New Yorkers, including juvenile justice, child protection, housing and immigration.
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Brooklyn Defender Services
Free criminal defense, family defense and immigration services for Brooklyn residents.
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NYC Commission on Human Rights
Report discrimination in school, work, housing and public places under the NYC Human Rights Law.
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NYC 311
The City's information line for services and agencies; available by phone, text and online.
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