It is important to understand your legal rights as a young person living in New York City. The Doors Legal Services Center is here to provide you with different kinds of legal counsel. We offer services in English, Spanish and Mandarin, and can access translators for many other languages. We can help if you are: A recent immigrant, undocumented (living in the United States without the proper paperwork), or currently in deportation proceedings; In foster care; Pregnant or caring for a child; Homeless and/or living without your parents, or having issues with your landlord; In need of public benefits, such as Section 8 housing, food stamps, Medicaid or welfare, social security, etc.; In need of help with family law issues such as paternity, child support, domestic violence, child custody and visitation rights; Being victimized or stalked; In need of proper forms of personal identification, such as a birth certificate, passport, non-drivers license, etc.

The first step to getting legal help is to become a Door member. Once you are a member, there are two ways you can make an appointment:

Walk in to our offices on the 3rd floor of The Door anytime Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Call 212-941-9090, ext. 3280. If no one answers the phone, please leave a message and speak slowly, clearly and leave a phone number where we can call you back. Say your name and phone number twice so we can be sure to get the right information.

Mission Statement: The Door’s mission is to empower young people to reach their potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment.