1. Loaves and Fishes Outreach
and Mohawk Valley
Community Action
401 N. Washington Street
Rome, New York 13440
The Door
YOUTH & TEENS
Runaway & Homeless
Drop In Teen Center
315-281-6437 315-525-7276
Thursdays & Fridays
3pm - 7pm
Saturdays & Sundays
8am - 3pm
Shelter Security and a space to be yourself
The Teen Center provides a safe place
in Oneida County for teens to have fun
and learn how to make smarter, healthier
decisions for their lives.
You are More Than A Statistic
Located at 401 N. Washington Street in Rome,
New York; we serve teens and families from
all over the Oneida County and Northwest
area. Our mission is to provide free programs
where students can develop mentally,
physically, emotionally and spiritually in a
safe environment. The Door Teen Center is
a place for students not just to be, but to
become.
The Door Teen Center serves students in
7th - 12th grade, and provides on going
programs to help parents navigate through
the teenage years. Students can begin
attending programs during the summer in
which they will be entering the 7th grade,
and can continue through the summer after
they graduate from high school.
In keeping with our mission to be a safe
place for young people, the Door Teen Center
is managed by experienced professionals
who are supported by well-trained and pre-
screened adult volunteers. For the safety of
our students, The Door Teen Center adheres
to a very strict “Teens Only” policy.
LOAVES & FISHES
OUTREACH CENTER
Help is only a
Call or Text away
We are here to support you.
Hotline 315-525-7276
GET SUPPORT
Reach out to us in a way that works
best for you. We are here to listen
and here to help
WE DON’T JUDGE.
We’ll listen to your story.
Are you on the street ?
Need a place to stay ?
Drop In
Teens have access to drop-in
recreation, Xbox, ,music, foosball
table, air hockey, and foosball.
Teens are invited to stop by and
enjoy a variety of activities in a
positive social environment.
Drop In Center
Food, Snacks, Pizza, chicken nuggets
Services are free and confidential.

2. As part of our Community Connections
Series, we provide relevant programs
focused on the teen years so families
can enhance life at home and open up
the lines of communication between
parents/guardians and students. We
regularly offer the following programs:
• Getting Stronger Together
• FAFSA/College Financial Aid Clinics
• Interactive Topical Programs
• Topical ‘Round-Tables’ for Parents
• A Database of Local Resources for
Specific Crisis/Situations/Issue
• Referrals for Professional Counseling
The goal of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Program is to ensure the safety
of youth and to help them get off the streets; to reunite youth with their
families whenever possible. The program provides a safe place in Oneida County
for teens to have fun and learn how to make smarter, healthier decisions for their
lives. Serves youth up to age 21 years and their families.
Guitar I
Yourmusicaljourneystartshere.Learn
chords, simple strums, and tuning in
a fun, relaxed group setting. You’ll be
introduced to the basic elements of
rhythm and harmony that will have
you making music in no time! Guitar
1 is for the absolute beginner.
Services are free and confidential.
Additional Services include:
Counseling
Legal Services
Health & Dental Care
Creative Arts Activities
Education & Job Training Programs
TUTORING PAL’S
Tutoring Pals is a FREE tutoring service
in collaboration with Onpoint for college
and Hamilton College providing one-
on-one and small group tutoring for
teens at the Teen Center. In addition
to academic support Tutoring Pals also
provides workshops on how to apply for
college, financial aid, SAT & ACT testing
and college campus tours.
Students also will have a solid sense
on how to read a “lead sheet”
Students leave Guitar 1
with the following
Basic open position chords: A, D, E,
G, C, Am, Em, A7, B7, D7, E7, G7, A
sense of playing single notes and a few
licks, Essential boom-chicka strums
in 4/4 and 3/4 time, I-IV-V tunes in
A, D, G, and E.