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Sylvia's Place Queer Youth Emergency Shelter |
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Sylvia's Place operates from 11pm to
8am, 365 days a year.
It is New York City's ONLY EMERGENCY shelter for LGBTQ youth. To make arrangements to enter the shelter, call Kate Barnhart, Director of "Sylvia's Place," at 212.629.7440.ext 14. No one will be turned away the first night, but space limitations may necessitate a referral thereafter. We rely on the generosity of volunteers and supporters to supply an evening meal, toiletries, clothing, etc. Socks and underwear are especially welcome as they are always in short supply!
The shelter is run by the Director
and a skilled team of overnight
staff and, in
partnership with St. Vincent's
Hospital, offers a weekly on-site
medical clinic for shelter youth and
other kids in need. If a child is in
need of physical or mental health
attention and not part of Sylvia's
Place, make sure you contact Kate as
listed below prior to Wednesday
mornings. See the shelter's website at www.sylviasplace.org.
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