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| The Door - A Center of Alternatives |
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| WHO WE ARE |
| The Door's Legal Services Center provides direct civil legal services to young people 12 to 21 years old. It serves clients in all civil areas including family law, public benefits, immigration, housing, consumer education and civil rights. |
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| HOW TO GET HELP |
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 To contact this group, CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT. Call 212-941-9090, extension 3280, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to make an appointment.
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121 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013 |
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between Varick and Broome Streets (entrance on Broome Street) |
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Subway - 1, 9, or A to Canal Street; C, E to Spring Street. Bus - M6 or M10 to Broome Street; M8 to 6th Avenue |
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In order to use The Door's services, you must become a Door member. Membership is free and requires making an appointment for an interview. An appointment can be made for legal services and membership services at the same time, or an appointment can be made for membership immediately after the legal appointment. |
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| WHO WE SERVE |
| See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve. |
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| Area(s) Served:
Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Queens, Richmond (Staten Island)
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Languages Spoken: Spanish
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Languages for which interpreters can be provided: The Center can access a telephon interpretation service if needed.
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Wheelchair Accessible: Y
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Other Requirements: For help, you must be:
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under 21 years old
and over 12 years old
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| TYPE OF HELP |
| This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources: |
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Full Legal Representation
Brief Advice
Self-Help Materials
Other- The Door offers workshops on the rights of young people.
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(Get more information about
types of services.)
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Emergency Instructions
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| If your problem is an emergency as described below, follow the contact instructions for emergency cases. Most offices are open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted. |
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| What is an Emergency? Imminent removal of children by the Administration for Children's Services, clients facing deportation within a week, imminent danger of losing housing or public benefits, serious physical danger. |
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| Emergency Contact Information: For a legal emergency, call 212-941-9090, ext. 3280. |
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GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
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| Telephone: | (212) 941-9090
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| Fax: | (212) 941-9579
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| Web site: | www.door.org
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