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HIV/AIDS-Related Healthcare
Resources
Please click on the agency name to be taken to their website. All of the following are based within the NYC metro area. For nationwide HIV/AIDS-related healthcare resources, please click here.
AIDS/HIV CARE RESOURCES IN NYC - FROM THE NYC
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
For a variety of information regarding HIV care and treatment services and resources for New Yorkers living with HIV (even those without health insurance), please visit the website here.
AIDS CEnter of Queens County
The mission of the AIDS Center of Queens County (ACQC) is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their families infected, affected, and at risk for HIV/AIDS and other related conditions. They do this by providing comprehensive services in a non-judgmental, safe, and supportive environment.
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ACQC Transitional Housing Program
347-571-6360 |
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Currently the largest provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the US, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is a global nonprofit organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to over 910,000 people in 39 countries. AHF operates healthcare centers throughout the country, providing advanced medical care designed specifically for HIV positive clients. To find a health center near you, use their service locator here.
The Alliance for Positive Change (Previously AIDS
Service Center NYC)
The Alliance strives to offer the most comprehensive range of programs and services possible to meet the may needs of the thousands of New Yorkers we serve each year. From individualized case management services, to support groups, to treatment education trainings, to mental health services, to providing basic needs such as food and clothing, the Alliance realizes their mission of helping many, one by one.
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Headquarters/Main Program Office
64 west 35th Street, 3rd Fl New York, NY 10001 212-645-0875 questions@ascnyc.org |
Anti-Violence Project
New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP) provides free and confidential assistance to thousands of LGBTQ and HIV-affected people across New York city each year through their 24-hour bilingual hotline, counseling, support groups, legal representation, and individual advocacy. AVP helps survivors of violence and allies become advocates for safety through participation in community education and outreach, development of organizing campaigns, and the creation and support of city, state ad national coalitions to address LGBTQ and HIV-affected violence.
Contact information:
An online contact form is available here.
Contact information:
An online contact form is available here.
Apicha Community Health Center
Apicha Community Health Center's mission is to provide affordable healthcare for underserved and vulnerable people living in NYC. Their LGBT center provides a variety of culturally competent health care services that include primary care, HIV specialty care, transgender primary care, sexual health services, mental health services, as well as community education programs designed to be sensitive to their clients' unique cultural needs and lifestyle choices.
Contact information:
An online contact form is available here.
Contact information:
An online contact form is available here.
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400 Broadway
New York, NY 10013 |
Bedford-Stuyvesant Family Health Center
Bedford-Stuyvesant Family Health Center (BSFHC) is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) that serves all the primary and specialty health care needs of adults and families in the heart of Central Brooklyn. They provide specialty care services for HIV and hepatitis C treatment.
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Bridging Access to Care
Bridging Access to Care (formerly Brooklyn AIDS Task Force) is Brooklyn's oldest nonprofit prevention, treatment, and health service organization, providing comprehensive HIV/AIDS, mental health and substance abuse related services to underserved racial and ethnic minority communities in the borough.
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A list of their locations, contact information, and a contact form is available here.
Contact information:
A list of their locations, contact information, and a contact form is available here.
BRONXCARE CENTER FOR COMPREHENSIVE CARE
BronxCare's (formerly Bronx-Lebanon Hospital) Center for Comprehensive Care is a designated HIV/AIDS center, offering comprehensive inpatient/primary care, case management, clinical trials ,volunteer services, community outreach, and training.
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Buddies of New Jersey (NJB)
Buddies of New Jersey (NJB) is a non-profit, community-based organization that functions as a resource center offering a network of support, education, and services for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
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Franklin A. Smith Resource Center
149 Hudson Street Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-489-2900 info@njbuddies.org |
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center provides sensitive, quality health care and related services primarily to New York's lesbian, gay, bisexual, ad transgender communities -- in all their diversity -- regardless of ability to pay. To further this mission, Callen-Lorde promotes health education and wellness and advocates for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender health issues.
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Community Counseling and Meditation
Community Counseling and Meditation (CCM) works to improve the lives of at-risk children and families through innovative behavioral health, supportive housing, education, and youth services. Their expanding network of licensed outpatient mental health and chemical dependence clinics, award-winning housing facilities, HIV and hepatitis prevention and care coordination, and after-school and child-welfare programs, utilize evidence-based, culturally competent practices to achieve positive outcomes and keep families together.
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Community Healthcare Network
Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit organization that provides access to affordable, culturally-competent and comprehensive community-based primary care, mental health, and social services for diverse populations in underserved communities throughout New York City.
Contact information:
There are many locations around NYC to serve your needs. Click here to find a location near you. Or call 212-545-2495 or click here to get information about their mobile healthcare unit. You can also email info@chnnyc.org for more information.
Contact information:
There are many locations around NYC to serve your needs. Click here to find a location near you. Or call 212-545-2495 or click here to get information about their mobile healthcare unit. You can also email info@chnnyc.org for more information.
GAY MEN'S HEALTH CRISIS (GMHC)
GMHC is the world's first and leading provider of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and advocacy. Additionally, their David Geffen Center offers free, confidential HIV testing and counseling.
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The David Geffen Center for HIV Testing and Health Education
224 West 29th Street, Ground Floor New York, NY 10001 212-367-1100 |
god's love we deliver
God's Love We Deliver's mission is to improve the health and well-being of men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other serious illnesses by alleviating hunger and malnutrition. They prepare and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to people who, because of their illness, are unable to provide or prepare meals for themselves. They also provide illness-specific nutrition education and counseling to clients, families, care providers, and other service organizations.
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Harlem Hospital Center - Harlem Family Center
Services dedicated to empowering clients to achieve their fullest potential while coping with the challenges of living with HIV/AIDS and substance use issues.
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Harlem United Community Aids Center, Inc.
Harlem United provides 100% access to quality HIV/AIDS care for all clients, regardless of race, socio-economic status, or sexual orientation; quality HIV prevention, housing, and care services in a safe and nurturing environment.
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Harlem United offers primary care and testing services at their three Upper Manhattan locations (see below), as well as multiple mobile testing units; locations and times for the mobile units can be found here.
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Harlem United offers primary care and testing services at their three Upper Manhattan locations (see below), as well as multiple mobile testing units; locations and times for the mobile units can be found here.
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The Nest Community Health Center
169 West 133rd Street New York, NY 10030 |
Willis Green Jr. Health Center
123-125 W. 124th Street 2nd Floor New York, NY 10027 |
Health Education alternatives for Teens (HEAT)
Health Education Alternatives for Teens (HEAT) provides confidential, comprehensive health care focused on the special needs of teenagers at risk for or living with HIV. They are committed to providing age-appropriate and culturally competent care for all youths - straight, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender non-conforming, from all ethnic backgrounds. They offer a "one-stop-shop" of comprehensive services for high-risk and HIV-infected youth including medical, case management, HIV counseling and testing, mental health care, treatment adherence, outreach, support services, and access to research.
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Hispanic AIDS forum
The Hispanic AIDS Forum's (HAF) mission is to improve health outcomes for Latinos in New York City who are affected by HIV and other chronic illnesses. They offer free HIV testing; emotional support counseling and support groups or gay and bisexual Latino men; services for HIV-positive Latinos, such as help managing medical care and treatment, financial assistance with rent payments, plus health education and wellness services; Latino youth leadership training; and services for transgender women.
Contact information:
An online contact form is available here.
Contact information:
An online contact form is available here.
HIV Uninsured care programs (NySDOH aids
institute)
The NYS Department of Health's AIDS Institute has established five programs which provide access to free health care for New York State residents who are uninsured or underinsured. All five programs use the same application form and enrollment process, which can be found on the website. These programs provide: HIV drugs, primary care, home care, premium payments, and pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV infection.
HOUSING WORKS COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE
Housing Works Community Healthcare fosters good health and positive social change through empowerment, innovation, and collaboration. They provide high-quality integrated medical care and other essentials that improve individual and overall community well-being. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), they are able to provide more affordable care to underserved populations. Their clinical services include primary care, wellness & prevention, behavioral health & substance use, dental care, youth and prevention services, AIDS adult day community healthcare, and case management.
Contact information:
You can fill out an online contact form here. You can find all of their Community Healthcare locations here.
Contact information:
You can fill out an online contact form here. You can find all of their Community Healthcare locations here.
The Institute for Family Health
The Institute for Family health offers free HIV testing, medical and behavioral health care, and case management for people living with HIV. Their Manhattan location is listed below, but they have additional locations listed here.
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Latino Commission On AIDS
The Latino Commission on AIDS is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to fighting the spread of HIV/AIDS in the Latino community. The Commission's public health model encompasses four core and complementary services provided to Latino communities: health education, HIV prevention, capacity building, and advocacy. All services are offered in Spanish by a culturally diverse bilingual staff of health, education, and business professionals.
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montefiore children's hospital - adolescent aids
program
The Adolescent AIDS Program (AAP) at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore is a leader in the field of HIV/AIDS among adolescents. The APP serves as a local and national resource for those living with HIV/AIDS; adolescents who are at risk for HIV infection; healthcare providers who treat adolescents living with or at risk for HIV infection; and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning adolescents, their families, and caregivers.
Contact information:
The AAP operates in multiple locations; contact them at 718-882-0023 to get more information and/or make an appointment.
Contact information:
The AAP operates in multiple locations; contact them at 718-882-0023 to get more information and/or make an appointment.
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AAP Clinic
Children's Hospital at Montefiore, 4th Floor Bainbridge Avenue and Gun Hill Road Bronx, NY 10467 |
mount sinai adolescent health centER - Project
IMPACT
The Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center provides confidential, comprehensive medical, mental health, family planning, and health education services to young people between the ages of 10 and 22 years. Project IMPACT is a section of the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center that focuses specifically on free, confidential medical and mental health services for youth living with HIV ages 13 to 24 years.
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New York City Department of Health and Mental
Hygiene
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene offers confidential, low- to no-cost services for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, at their eight sexual health clinics. These clinics see patients on a first come, first served basis, and no appointment is necessary. For more information, and locations, visit this link, or call 311.
The Oval Center at Montefiore
Provides state-of-the art prevention, screening, treatment, and sexual health services in a discreet, comfortable, and convenient setting. Services include: confidential screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs); rapid HIV testing; pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for individuals at high risk for acquiring HIV; post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for individuals who have had recent high risk sexual encounters; vaccinations, including hepatitis B and HPV; sexual healthcare for LGBTQ individuals; hepatitis C screening and treatment; sliding fee scale and assistance obtaining insurance or those in need.
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poz magazine
Serving the community of people living with and those affected by HIV/AIDS since 1994, POZ chronicles the AIDS pandemic domestically - and around the world. Offering daily news, treatment updates, personal profiles, investigative features, videos, blogs, and an extensive online social network, POZ addresses the wide spectrum of needs of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Contact information:
An online contact form is available here.
Contact information:
An online contact form is available here.
St. Ann's Corner of Harm Reduction
Offers many harm reduction oriented programs such as HIV testing, syringe exchange programs, HIV counseling services, benefits screening programs, and behavioral health services.
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