The Door – A Center of Alternatives (for Youth)

Who We Are

The Door’s Legal Services Center provides direct civil legal services to young people ages 12 – 24.  We serve clients in all civil areas including family law, public benefits, immigration, housing, consumer education and civil rights.

How to Get Help

At this time we are offering remote services. Contact us by phone, email, text Message, or via our website.

Who We Serve

Area(s): Bronx County, Kings (Brooklyn) County, New York (Manhattan) County, Queens County, Richmond (Staten Island) County

Language(s) Spoken

• French / Français
• Spanish / Español

Circumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided

Interpreters can be provided for all other languages using Language Line.

Income Guidelines

The Legal Services Center provides services to youth between 12-24.

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: YES

Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?: YES

Eligibility Restrictions

To access The Door’s services, you must become a member. It’s easy, free and completely confidential. No appointment, forms or paperwork are needed.

The membership process is easy. There is no fee to join, or requirements to become a member. To start, you will have a brief interview with an intake counselor to talk about yourself and your interests, and to learn about all of The Door’s Programs & Services. After the interview, your intake counselor will help you sign up for any of the services you want or need.

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:

• Brief Advice
• Self-Help Materials
• Full Legal Representation