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Explore The Door
We are the go-to spot for New Yorkers ages 12-24, serving up opportunity, access, community, and creativity. Here at The Door, we do things a little differently. Teens and young adults come here for so many reasons, and we’re here for all of it – and all of you. Everything we offer is free, and everyone is welcome. One Door… endless possibilities.
What We Offer
No matter what you’re looking for, we’re here for you – to be yourself, find your place, and get what you need to build the future you dream of.
Broome Street Academy Charter High School
For high school students looking for more support and opportunities, we have our own on-site, SUNY-authorized charter high school, Broome Street Academy (BSA). BSA provides personalized pathways to success, including small class sizes and access to everything The Door offers. Every BSA student is known to the staff, and belongs to a caring community. We’ll help you reach your goals, build your future, and thrive.
Our Impact
At The Door, we’re committed to excellence, equity, empathy, and integrity. Everything we offer is thoughtfully designed by our staff and shaped by input from our members – and that’s why it works.
More about our impact9Kyoung people relied on our services in 2025.
66%used 2+ services, because life requires multiple solutions.
1,400used career & education programs, accessing 14 career tracks.
37%used our easy-to-access health and mental health care services.
Faces of The Door
Community is a central part of what we offer – and everyone here contributes in their own way to our space. Get to know some of the incredible people who make this a place you want to be part of.
Javier & the Arts: Growth and Self-Expression
Javier came to The Door looking for a job, but found something bigger: a place to create, feel supported, and be himself. What began with a love of fashion design expanded into exploring the arts and youth leadership.
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Alyssa: Meeting Young People Where They Are
Alyssa collaborates with counseling and mental health teams across The Door, connecting young people to therapy, psychiatric care, housing support, education programs, and arts programming.
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Zyva: Finding Community and Confidence at The Door's Bronx Youth Center
“I was working all night and then going straight to class in the morning. There were times when I wanted to give up, but I was determined on my goals, and I pushed through it with the help of Door staff and their motivation,” Zyva shares.
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Renee: Expanding Health Access & Partnerships
“I grew up in Brooklyn and have spent most of my life in the city. I’ve known about The Door since I was young, actually. I had neighbors who went, classmates—it’s always been here.”
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Edwin: Building his Future through The Door
“The Door’s community is great and very supportive,” Edwin says. He knows firsthand how much that support can matter, from practical resources to encouragement along the way.
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LaTasha: A Recipe for Success at The Door
For Latasha, the most rewarding part is witnessing the transformation. “I see our interns start with self-doubt, and by graduation, they’re more confident, prepared, and ready for the workforce. That growth keeps me motivated.”
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Branden: Finding Hope and Harmony at The Door
“The Door feels like a tight-knit community of people from really diverse backgrounds,” Branden says. “We come together, create, collaborate, and support each other. It’s honestly beautiful.”
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