Programs & Services

Counseling

Work through issues with counselors who care

Are you feeling sad, angry, lost? We can all use a listening ear when life gets hard. The Door’s counselors are here to listen and help with whatever you need, whether it’s controlling your temper, finding a way to feel happy, dealing with gender issues, or anything in between. Counseling Center staff also have special expertise in helping:

  • Young people in foster care
  • Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth
  • Young people currently or formerly involved with the juvenile justice system
  • HIV-infected and affected youth

Helping with what you need

Counselors use a variety of methods to provide the best possible care for you, including:

  • One-on-one counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Anger management
  • Art therapy
  • Music therapy
  • Crisis intervention
  • And other supportive services

Crisis Intervention

If you are in a crisis situation and in need of clothing, food and/or a place to stay, our Crisis Counselor can provide you with help, including linking you to a shelter. Door members in need of help also have access to our clothing closet and food pantry.

The Door also has special services for Runaway & Homeless Youth.

All counseling services are free and confidential for Door members. To learn more, contact Schnique Davis at 212-941-9090 ext. 3269.