Programs & Services

Find help where you need it.

In 2006 The Door began a targeted outreach program at Pier 45 (the Christopher Street Pier) to help LGBTQ youth in-need as well as runaway and homeless youth.  Outreach workers from The Door can be found every Friday and Saturday night on the Pier from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.  If you are there as well, you may approach an outreach worker for help with a number of things, including:

• A referral to a local service provider, including shelters
• Help mediating any issues with local residents or the police
• Free subway transportation to help you leave the Pier safely

Outreach workers are also on-hand to tell you about Door services, including LGBTQ programming, counseling opportunities, workshops and other activities. If you are homeless and need help getting some food or finding a place to sleep, click here.