Youth Directory
The Bronx is full of resources many people may not know about. We’ve curated a list of resources and allocated them in one place for easy access. Below, we have information teens, young adults, and possibly even adults may want to look into. From cultural institutions to mental health hotlines, this list of services may be of help to one in times of crisis or anytime.
Pools/Parks and Recreation Centers
Most of these pools have recreation centers, so make sure you look through the centers’ facilities. Many centers have soccer fields, Wi-Fi- hotspots, basketball courts, and many more.
Libraries
The Bronx has a total of 35 public libraries, 5 of which have teen centers. Explore the many libraries near you and look through the events they hold for children, teens, and adults. Visit the NYPL website for more information on events.
Cultural Institutions
The Bronx has so much to offer. We have the Bronx Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Museums, and Historical Houses. These locations span across The Bronx many of which are free to visit.
NYS Resources
Learners Permit
Application for learners permit test which can be taken online. After you pass, with a visit to the DMV, a learner’s permit card will be mailed to you.
NYS ID
Application to getting an NYS ID.
Vote
Register to Vote in NYS. At 16-17, you may preregister but not vote until you turn 18.
Additional Resources
A Guide to Minor’s Rights in NYS
A Guide youth can use to know their rights within this state.
Bronx Youth Center/ The Door
The center provides the youth with employment opportunities, counseling, housing, and more.
SYEP
A summer program that places teens and young adults in work sites, giving them a chance to gain experience and something to do in the summer.
Work Learn Grow
Offers students ages 16-19 work experience year-round to explore careers and strengthen work readiness skills.
Domestic/Sexual Violence
Bronx County District Attorney Crime Victims Assistance Unit
By Phone: (800) 862-2637
The Bronx DA has a special victims division that focuses on cases of child abuse, sex crimes, domestic Violence, and human trafficking.
National Domestic Violence Hotline/ Safe Horizon
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-621-HOPE
Crime Victims Hotline: 1-866-689-HELP
Rape & Sexual Assault Hotline: 212-227-3000
Provides support regarding domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, legal & court, counseling, and more.
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center
Agency Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm
By Phone: (718) 884-0700
After hours: (718) 884-0700 x100
Certified Rape Crisis Program. Offers services such as assistance with filing a police report, hospital exams, pregnancy testing, finding resources, and more.
Violence Intervention Program (VIP Mujeres)
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am-11 pm
By Phone: (800) 664-5880
Bilingual (English & Spanish) Domestic Violence helpline. Also provides a safe place in times of crisis, and a non-residential counseling program.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
(800-656-4673
24/7 Support. The website also offers additional resources including chat hotlines.
Bronx Child Trauma Support
This program works with children ages 3-15 who have been witnesses to or victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, homicide, or community violence.
Sexual Assault Information for Teens
A guide and answers to questions teens may have regarding sexual assault.
Shelter
Runaway & Homeless Youth
Places for the youth to go when they have nowhere to go including drop-in centers and transitional independent living programs.
One Degree
A database where you can find free, life-improving resources in any area. Resources such as housing, education, health, employment, etc.
Crisis Services Programs
Lists of emergency shelters that serve young people with short-term housing and possibly long-term placements.
Covenant House
Youth Homeless Shelter with services such as meals, clothing, warm bed, mental health care, case management, and more.
Mental Health
NYC Well
By Text: Text WELL to 65173
By Phone: (888) 692-9355
A 24/7 helpline where you could get help regarding drug/alcohol abuse, eating disorders, depression, bipolar disorders, anxiety, insomnia, schizophrenia, anger management, and much more.
Mental Health and Wellness Information
Resources anyone could use to help cope and resources on the next steps.
Health Care for Teens
Teens are welcome to any of these health centers where they could get many services at no cost and confidentially.
Food
Summer Meals
A list of schools in the Bronx that offer meals in the summer.
Food Pantries
Lists of pantries all around the Bronx.
More Food Pantries
More Food Pantries in the Bronx
Plentiful App
A free app and website to help find pantries near you and make reservations so you don’t have to stand in line.
Too Good to Go App
A free app that shows food places near you where you can buy leftover food at the end of the day from stores for cheap that would’ve rather been thrown out for no reason.
Education/College
GED
Students who did not have the chance to get their High School Diplomas for whatever reason can get the high school equivalent, a GED, by taking a test.