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Family Resources

A resource guide is a vital part of the foundation that is necessary to maintain health, balance and well-being.

U.S Hotlines

Finding such information may become tedious at times and the irony remains that we need such resources when we have the least access to them.  Here is a list that you can turn to when life may become a bit too overwhelming.
 
  • US Suicide Hotline 1-800- 784-2433
  • NDMDA Depression Hotline – Support Group 800-826-3632
  • Suicide Prevention Services Depression Hotline 630-482-9696
  • AAA Crisis Pregnancy Center 800-560-0717
  • Child Abuse Hotline – Support & Information 800-792-5200
  • Crisis Help Line – For Any Kind of Crisis 800-233-4357
  • Domestic Teen Dating Violence (English & Spanish) 800-992-2600
  • Parental Stress Hotline – Help for Parents 800-632-8188
  • Runaway Hotline (All Calls are Confidential) 800-231-6946
  • Sexual Assault Hotline (24/7, English & Spanish) 800-223-5001
  • Suicide & Depression Hotline – Covenant House 800-999-9999
  • National Child Abuse Hotline 800-422-4453
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline (TDD) 800-787-3224
  • National Youth Crisis Hotline 800-448-4663
  • Crisis Call Center for ANYTHING 800-273-8255
  • Crisis Call Center: Text “ANSWER” to 839863
  • Crisis Counselor: Text “DS” to 741-741

Youth Service Providers

Jamaica, South Jamaica, Hollis and St. Albans

National Council for Negro Women of Greater New York/South Jamaica Multi Service Center (YSP-1)
Primary Services: After School, Parenting Skills, HIV/AIDS Education, Workshops for Pregnant and Parenting Teens, Anger Management, Computer Literacy, Teenage Services Programs Ages: 13-21 Fee: Free of charge
Address: 114-02 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, 11434
Nearest Subway/ Bus Stop: E train (Jamaica Center/Parsons/Archer); Q89, Q 111 and Q113 (718)657-8585 www.ncnwny.org
Monday-Friday, 9-7

Child Center of NY- South Jamaica Clinic (YSP-2)
Primary Services: Peer Education, Prevention and Service Programs
Ages: 14-18 Fee: Free of charge
Address: 115-15 Sutphin Boulevard, 11434 Nearest Subway/ Bus Stop: E train (Jamaica Center/Parsons/Archer); Q6 Bus (718) 659-4000
www.childcenterny.org
Monday-Friday, 10-6

South Jamaica PAL Community Center (YSP-3)
Primary Services: After School, Teen, Saturday and Parent Programs, Holiday Camp, Girl Scouts/Cub Scouts, Acting, Basketball
Ages: 6-21 Fee: Boxing - $5 Cash or money order/year; All else free
Address: 116-25 Guy R Brewer Boulevard, 11434 Nearest Subway/ Bus Stop: E train (Jamaica Center/Parsons/Archer); Q89, Q 111 and Q113 Buses
(718) 978-4655
www.palnyc.org
Monday-Friday, 10-6

New Beginnings, Inc. (YSP-4)
Primary Services: After School Program, Anger Management, Homework Help, Tutoring
Ages: 13-20 Fee: Free of charge
Address: 114-02 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, 11434 Nearest Subway/ Bus Stop: E train (Jamaica Center/Parsons/Archer Station); Q89, Q 111 and Q113 Buses
(718) 712.1100
Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:30

Afrikan Poetry Theatre (YSP-5)
Primary Services: Open Mic, Jazz, Poetry/Writers Workshops, Music Workshops, Job Preparation and Readiness, Summer Employment.
Ages: 8-21 Fee: $10 for onsite services like Open Mic Nights, all else free.
Address: 176-03 Jamaica Avenue, 11432 Nearest Subway/ Bus Stop: F train (179th St/Jamaica); Q31, Q30 Buses
(718) 523-3312
www.afrikapoetrytheatre.com
Monday-Friday, 10-5

Southern Queens Park Association (YSP-6)
Primary Services: Young Adult Internship Program, Out-of-School Time, Beacon Program, Summer Youth Employment Programs, ESL Classes and Computer Literacy, Family Counseling and GED preparation.
Ages: 5-24 Fee: Free of charge
Address: 177-01 Baisley Boulevard, 11434 Nearest Subway/ Bus Stop: N4 and Q05 Buses (718) 276-4630
www.sqpany.net
Monday-Friday, 9-5

Roy Wilkins Recreation Center (YSP-7)
Primary Services: Family Counseling, Swimming Classes
Ages: All Fee: Free if under 18
Address: 177-01 Baisley Boulevard, 11434 Nearest Subway/ Bus Stop: N4 and Q05 Buses (718)276-8686
www.nycgovparks.org/parks/q448/
Monday-Friday, 8-9:45 – Saturday, 9-4:45

PAL – Foster-Laurie Center (YSP-9)
Primary Services: After School and Teen Evening Programs, Summer Day Camp
Ages: 6-19 Fee: $15 for after school program, all else free
Address: 199-10 112th Avenue, 11412 Nearest Subway/Bus Stop: E train (Sutphin Blvd/Archer Ave); LIRR (Hollis); Q02 Bus
(212) 477-6504
www.palnyc.org
Monday-Friday, 10-6

Community Mediation Services, Inc. (YSP-10)
Primary Services: Queens Adolescent Diversion Program, Mentoring, Educational Enrichment, One on one counseling, Youth Violence Intervention Program, School-Based programs, PINS Program, YMC-2, After-school leadership program.
Ages: 9-17 Fee: Free of charge
Address: 89-64 163rd Street, 11432 Nearest Subway/Bus Stop: Q41 Bus
(718) 523-6868
www.mediatenyc.org
Monday-Thursday, 9-8 – Friday, 9-5

Queens Hospital Center Neighborhood Help Center (MHP-1)
Description: Outpatient Clinic Treatment Services: Individual Counseling, Family Counseling, Group Counseling
Ages: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Insurance: All Forms
Address: 114-01 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, 11434
(718) 883-6650

Jamaica STD Clinic (THFC-1)
Services: STD services, HIV counseling and testing
Free of charge
Address: 90-37 Parsons Blvd, 1st Floor, 11432 Nearest Subway/ Bus Stop: E, J Trains (Parsons Blvd)
(718) 262-5572
Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:00pm; Saturday, 8:30-12:00pm


The Rockaways and Broad Channel

Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation (YSP-1)
Primary Services: Academic enrichment, Career Readiness Workshops, College Career Advisory, Arts and Culture Workshops. Out Of School Time Programs, In-School Youth, RDRC Youth Employment Services Programs, Summer Youth Employment Programs, RDRC Youth Council
Ages: 14-21 Fee: Free of charge
Address: 19-20 Mott Avenue, 11691 Nearest Subway/ Bus Stop: Far Rockaway train; Q113 Bus (718) 327-5300
www.rdrc.org
Monday-Friday, 9-6

Boys and Girl Club: Far Rockaway Clubhouse (YSP-2)
Primary Services: Torch Club, Keystone Clubs, Project Graduate Program, Computer Literacy Classes. “Smart Moves”, “Passport to Manhood”, “Smart Girls”, Job Readiness Training, Career Launch, Junior Staff, Out of School Time program, Physical Education, 24 hour guidance counseling. Summer day Program
Ages: 6-18 Fee: $5 per year
Address: 4-26 Beach 40th Street, 11691 Nearest Subway/ Bus Stop: A train (Beach/44th St); Q22 Bus
(718) 471-5453
www.madisonsquare.org
Monday-Friday, 10-9

CCNS Rockaway Mental health Services (MHP-1)
Description: Outpatient Clinic Treatment Services: Individual Counseling, Family Counseling, Case Management
Ages: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Insurance: Most Forms
Address: 13-19 Beach Channel Drive, 11691
(718) 337-6800

Joseph Addabbo Family Health Center (THFC-1)
Services: HPV Vaccine, Counseling/Social Work Services, Birth Control, Emergency Contraception
Address: 6200 Beach Channel Drive, 11692 Nearest Subway/ Bus Stop: A Train (Beach 60th St); Q22, Q53, Q21, Q113 Buses
718) 945-7150, x1231

Rockaway STD Clinic (THFC-2)
Services: STD services, HIV counseling and testing
Address: 67-19 Rockaway Blvd, 11692 Nearest Subway/ Bus Stop: A Train (Beach 67th St)
(718) 945-7150
Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:00pm

Queens Parent Resource Center
Address: 87-08 Justice Avenue, Room C14, 11373
(718) 651-1960

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