RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Know Your Rights
Planned Parenthood Action Fund
Guide on reproductive rights, including abortion access, privacy protections, and what to do if approached by law enforcement or immigration officials.
https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/health-care-equity/know-your-rights-guide
Reproductive Rights
Information on the legality of reproductive health care services, including abortion, and privacy protections under federal law. https://reproductiverights.me/
National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
Details rights for patients and healthcare providers regarding immigration enforcement, including guidance on patient confidentiality and what to do if ICE enters a healthcare facility.
https://www.nilc.org/resources/healthcare-provider-and-patients-rights-imm-enf/
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
Toolkit and webinar covering rights during encounters with law enforcement and immigration officials.
https://www.ilrc.org/community-resources/know-your-rights
NYC Immigrant Affairs Hotline
- 212-788-7654
- Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Provides information on low- and no-cost city services available for all immigrants
More details found here
Community Health Advocates
This service, offered by the Community Service Society, and formed from a coalition of 24 local partner organizations, provides support to New Yorkers navigating the healthcare system, including addressing medical bill issues, navigating their healthcare rights, finding low to no cost health services, navigating health legal issues, etc.
They answer medical and insurance questions, helping patients navigate all facets of healthcare. They offer services in English, Spanish, Russian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Haitian Creole, Bengali, and Korean,
More details found at https://communityhealthadvocates.org/
- You can reach them at: (888) 614-5400 or [email protected]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Guidance on dealing with medical debt, including rights regarding debt collectors, dispute processes, and protections under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
City Bar Justice Center
Guide on medical debt rights, including how to request itemized bills, dispute charges, and seek financial assistance programs. https://www.citybarjusticecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Guide-Medical-Debt-English.pdf
Public Health Clinics
New York City Health Department
The New York City Health Department offers various health services to people, regardless of their immigration status. This includes:
- Sexual Health Clinics – which test for sexually transmitted diseases, UTIs, genital infections, and pap smears
- Immunization Clinics – which offer required vaccinations for school and college, alongside routine vaccinations such as flu vaccines
- Tuberculosis Chest Centers – which offer free evaluation and treatment for anyone at risk of TB
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
This lifeline offers mental health support in over 200 different languages to New Yorkers struggling with mental health and substance abuse. This is available to everyone, not just those based in New York City.
- Available 24/7, anyone can text or call 988, or chat online on https://nyc988.cityofnewyork.us/en/
- Offers interpreters in over 200 languages
Anne Kastor Brooklyn Free Clinic
This clinic, run by SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, School of Health Professions, College of Nursing, and School of Public Health, provides health maintenance screening for patients at no cost in Brooklyn.
- More information available here: https://www.brooklynfreeclinic.org/about-us
ECHO (Einstein Community Health Outreach)
With Albert Einstein College of Medicine, students and clinicians provide free medical care to uninsured individuals in the Bronx.
- They provide immigration medical examinations, including necessary lab examinations, vaccines, and paperwork (which takes at the maximum a month to complete)
- More information found here: https://echo-clinic.org/
The East Harlem Health Outreach Partnership
This clinic, run by Mount Sinai medical students, provides free health care regardless of immigration status or health insurance in East Harlem.
- Undocumented immigrants are welcome here
- More information available here: https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/medical/clinical/ehhop
Columbia-Harlem Health and Medical Partnership
This clinic, run by Columbia University medical school students, provides free healthcare for unhoused, uninsured, and underserved individuals in West Harlem.
- Services include primary care, dental care, and occupational therapy
- More information available here: https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/education/student-resources/office-student-affairs/vp-s-club/clubs-and-organizations/student-run-clinics/columbia-harlem-health-and-medical-partnership-chhmp
Columbia Human Rights Initiative Asylum Clinic
This clinic provides free medical evaluations to people seeking asylum in the United States, with trauma-informed care, offered in Washington Heights.
- Includes psychiatric, medical, and gynecological physicians, clinical social workers, psychologists, and other clinicians
- More information found here: https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/education/student-resources/office-student-affairs/vp-s-club/clubs-and-organizations/student-run-clinics/columbia-human-rights-initiative-asylum-clinic-chria/what-we-do
Columbia Student Medical Outreach
This clinic, run by Columbia University medical school students, provides free healthcare for uninsured patients in Washington Heights and Northern Harlem.
- Services include medical, mental health, physical therapy, social work, and health coaching
- More information found here:https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/education/student-resources/office-student-affairs/vp-s-club/clubs-and-organizations/student-run-clinics/columbia-student-medical-outreach-cosmo
Q Clinic
This clinic, run by Columbia University medical school students, provides free primary care for the LGBTQ+ community. This is located in Washington Heights.
Wellness Initiative Student-Run Health (WiSH) Clinic
Run by New York University medical school students, this clinic provides free medical care to uninsured and underinsured patients in Long Island.
- Services include primary care, health screenings, and essential services
- More information found here: https://medli.nyu.edu/our-community/life-nyu-grossman-long-island-school-medicine/community-initiatives
Student Run Free Clinic
Run by The Zucker School of Medicine’s medical school students, this clinic provides basic primary care services to patients that are uninsured in Queens.
- Services include annual physicals, sick visits, vaccines, blood work, electrocardiograms.
- More information found here: https://medicine.hofstra.edu/students/student-clinic.html
Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic
Run by the University of Buffalo’s Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences medical students, this clinic provides free, routine medical care to uninsured patients in Buffalo.
- Services include physicals, sick visits, referrals, dermatological examinations, gynecological examinations (including PAP smears and birth control education), screenings for chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, support for social and economic problems, counseling and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV), nutrition counseling, and health insurance information and enrollment assistance.
More information found here: https://medicine.buffalo.edu/about/community_outreach/lighthouse.html
Stony Brook HOME
Run by Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University.medical students, this clinic offers free medical care to uninsured patients in Long Island.
- Services include telepsychiatry services and free preventive care services such as cervical cancer screenings, STI testing, contraceptive counseling and mammograms
- More information found here: https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/stonybrookhome/patients
UR Well Clinics
Run by the University of Rochester’s medical students, this clinic provides preventative medical care and health maintenance services to uninsured and underserved people in Rochester.
- Services include physical exams, screening services for disorders such as hypertension and diabetes, ongoing care for chronic conditions, PPD testing, work physicals, referrals, health education and preventive medicine, and social evaluations to determine patient eligibility for programs like Medicaid.
- They host 4 clinics in different locations in Rochester.
- More information found here: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/education/md/outreach/ur-well
NYIT Community Free Clinic
Run by the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine’s medical students, this clinic provides free primary care and osteopathic manipulative medicine care to patients that are uninsured or cannot afford medical care in Harlem, Old Westbury, and Central Islip.
- More information found here: https://www.nyit.edu/medicine/college-of-osteopathic-medicine/healthcare-clinics/community-free-clinic/
Referrals
We Offer Referrals Of The Following Types:
- Addiction and Substance Abuse Services
- Drug and Mental Health Support
- Disability Services
- Legal Services
- Legal Aid Clinic – Immigration
- Immigration Services
- Insurance Services
- Veterans Services
- Senior and Older Adult Services
- Youth and Family Services
- Medical Center
- Pharmacies
- Doctor
- Docter – OBGYN
- Doctor – Dentist
- Doctor – LGBTQ+ Services
- Medical and Dental Services
- Health and Wellness Services
- Grant-Making and Fundraising Organizations
- Community and Advisory Boards
- Community Service Organizations
- Elected Officials
- Government Agencies
- Transportation
Referrals Spreadsheet
| Referral Type | Organization Name | Address | What do they do? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor | Brownsville Multiservice Family Health Center | 592 ROCKAWAY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY, | Pediatrics | Accepts Medicaid. Affiliated with THE BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER. Sees patients 0-17. Doctors for pediatrics: Dr. PATRICIA M MULLINGS, Dr. ROSE MARIE F REGIS, Dr. CLAUDE E OFFORD |
| Doctor - OBGYN | ASOA LLC | 2184 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY | Contraception, Infertility care, Menopause management, STI testing, Cancer screening, gynecologic procedures, treatment of menstrual, pelvic, and urinary concerns | Accepts Medicaid, Family Health plus, medicare (Original Part A and Part B and Medigap Plan) |
| Medical and Dental Services | Seth Maltz, DDS PC Dentist | 955 Pennsylvania Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207 | ||
| Doctor | NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, East New York | 2094 Pitkin Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11207 | Family Health care | Who to see: Daphne B. Phanord (speaks Spanish and Haitian Creole), Dr. Indrani Persaud Umadat. Accepts Medicaid (nyc health and hosp) |
| Medical Center | Emblem Health | 101 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207 | Refer Medicaid clients to doctors. | Accepts clients with Medicaid or those looking to switch insurance. They should be our first stop for Medicare clients or anyone seeking to change plans. They refer clients to doctors based on insurance and zip code, and can assist with EmblemHealth questions, doctor searches, or adding a provider to an account. |
| Medical and Dental Services | My Optical Family Eye Care | 1110 Pennsylvania Ave., Unit 4, Brooklyn, NY 11207 | ||
| Elected Officials | NYC Council District 37 Sandy Nurse | 56 Pennsylvania Ave Brooklyn, NY 11207 | Neighborhood issues | Office is open Mon-Thurs 10AM-5PM |
| Elected Officials | NYC Council District 42 Chris Banks | 1199 Elton Street Brooklyn, NY 11239 | Neighborhood issues | Office open Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM |
| Medical and Dental Services | Black Diamond Dental | 1110 Pennsylvania Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207 | General Dentist | |
| Drug & Mental Health Support | East New York Child and Family Mental Health Center | 2857 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, New York 11208 | Mental health centers in underserved areas of NYC, communities where access to quality mental health services has been limited | |
| Pharmacies | Umamah-Pitkin Pharmacy Inc. | 2231 Pitkin Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207 | More affordable, quick, and reliable, access to pharmaceuticals | http://www.pitkinpharmacy.com/ Many Services: Coupons & Discounts, Prescription Delivery, Insurance Optimization, Medication Sync |
| Doctor - OBGYN | The Brooklyn Hospital Center – Family & Women’s Health Center | 121 DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201 | prenatal/postpartum/perinatal services, sonograms, general OB-GYN care | http://www.tbh.org/locations/family-and-womens-health-center Accepts Medicaid and sliding scale fees for uninsured |
| Doctor - Dentist | ADAPT Community Network Dental Clinic | 175 Lawrence Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230 | For those with disabilities, (also has primary care, women’s health, dental, psychiatry, neurology, physiatry, podiatry and audiology) | https://adaptcommunitynetwork.org/service-options/healthcare/ Accepts Medicaid and other insurances |
| Addiction and Substance Abuse Services | Anchor House | Mens: 1041 Bergen St., Brooklyn NY 11216. Womens: 976 Park Pl., Brooklyn, NY 11213 | Residential treatment, 12-18 months or less, partners with law enforcement | https://anchorhouseinc.com Faith based treatment, 50 beds for the men and 28 beds for the women |
| Legal Services | Brooklyn Legal Services Corp. A | Williamsburg: 260 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Bed-Stuy: 1471 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Bushwick: 1455 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Jamaica: 89-14 Parsons Blvd, 5th Floor, Jamaica, NY 11432 | Provides legal representation and advocacy to low- and moderate-income individuals and families, community-based organizations, community development corporations, coalitions, and small business owners throughout NYC | https://bka.org Core Programs: Consumer & Economic Advocacy, Community & Economic Development, Preserving Affordable Housing |
| Drug & Mental Health Support | Bridge Back to Life Center – Brooklyn Location | 175 Remsen St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 | Outpatient substance use treatment, individual and group therapy | https://bridgebacktolife.com Accepts Medicaid and many insurance plans |
| Doctor - LGBTQ+ Services | Callen-Lorde Brooklyn | 40 Flatbush Ave Ext, Brooklyn, NY 11201 | Specializes in LGBTQ+ health, hormone therapy, HIV prevention and care, general health services | https://callen-lorde.org/contact/ Sliding scale fees, no one turned away for lack of insurance, takes Medicaid and most insurances |
| Youth and Family Services | Carlton Locksley Bennett Foundation, Inc. | Provides scholarship, mentorship, and personal development opportunities for children affected by gun or other violence, helping them reclaim their chance for a successful future | https://clbfinc.org/ "Take Back Our Children" Fellowship for Change: aims to provide community involvement and leadership opportunities for youths between the ages of 15 and 24 Partnership Affecting Change in Teens Program (PACT): Links at-risk students with responsible adults willing to support a student throughout the academic year | |
| Grant-Making and Fundraising Organizations | Dollar For | Serves all of the United States | Check if ones hospital bill qualifies to apply for hospital financial assistance. | https://dollarfor.org Assists people in applying for financial assistance from your hospital. They don't pay your bills, they get the hospital to forgive them. |
| Medical Center | Doral Health & Wellness | Various Locations: https://doralhw.org/about-us/ | Providing accessible, high-quality, integrated medical care to all individuals regardless of their background | https://doralhw.org |
| Doctor - OBGYN | Doral Health & Wellness | 331 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237 | contraception counseling and management, fertility evaluations, menopause care, abnormal bleeding management, STI testing and care, cancer screening, and treatment of gynecologic conditions | https://doraluc.org/ Accepts Medicaid and medicare |
| Medical Center | First Medcare Inc | 8707 Flatlands Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11236 | Offers a full spectrum of medical services, including Cardiology, Dentistry, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynecology, Immunology, Nephrology, Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, Podiatry, Psychology, and Urology. | https://firstmedcare.com/ Accepts Medicare. Serves infants to seniors |
| Insurance Services | Health First | 100 Church Street, New York, NY 10007 | Helping New Yorkers of all ages get quality health insurance plans | https://healthfirst.org Virtual Community Office: https://hfrepdirectory.healthfirst.org/ Different individual and family medicare packages and plans, regarding age as well |
| Grant-Making and Fundraising Organizations | Help Hope Live | N/A | Medical fundraising | https://helphopelive.org/# Covers things like transplants, injuries, illnesses, submit application online |
| Medical Center | Institute for Community Living East New York Health Hub | 2581 Atlantic Avenue Second Floor Brooklyn, NY 11207 | Whole health approach wellness | https://iclinc.org/how-we-help/the-east-new-york-health-hub/ |
| Disability Services | IncludeNYC | 116 E 16th St #5, New York, NY 10003 | Youth disability services | https://includenyc.org/ Helpline for questions about disability and special education, workshops for parents, students, and professionals, and community events |
| Elected Officials | Representative Hakeem S. Jeffries | 55 Hanson Place Suite 603 Brooklyn, NY 11217 | Help with federal agencies like Veterans Services, Immigration, Military, IRS, Healthcare | https://jeffries.house.gov Office open Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM |
| Legal Services | Legal Aid Society Brooklyn | Brooklyn Neighborhood Office: 111 Livingston Street, 7th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201 | Ensuring New Yorkers equal access to justice | https://legalaidnyc.org/ Multiple locations throughout the city: every borough. Advocates for LGBTQ+ Rights, Financial Rights, Incarcerated, Health Issues!!, Racial Equity, Children/Adolescents, Homeless, Juveniles, Immigrants, Divorce, Special Victims, Workers Rights |
| Immigration Services | Make the Road New York | Mailing Address: 301 Grove Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 | Build power within immigrant and working class communities to achieve dignity and justice | https://maketheroadny.org Four Strategies: Legal and Survival Services, Transformative Education, Community Organizing, Policy Innovation. Their legal team works in the areas of employment, immigration law, housing and benefits and TGNCIQ rights, helping to tackle crises like an impending eviction or an order of deportation |
| Community Service Organizations | Man Up! Inc. | 799 Van Siclen Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207 | Social Services; violence pre/intervention, youth services, employment help, family services | Contact online: https://manupinc.org/contact/ |
| Health and Wellness Services | Medicare Rights Center | N/A | Medicare applications | https://medicarerights.org/ Helps enrollment with Medicare savings program and general help with Medicare |
| Medical Center | ModernMD Urgent Care - City Line | 1169 Liberty Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11208 | https://modernmduc.com/urgent-care-cityline-brooklyn-ny/ Invested in promoting the well-rounded wellness of our neighbors, ModernMD actively partners with local stakeholders to support local events, projects, and programs envisioned by our collective community | |
| Transportation | Access-A-Ride Paratransit Service | Provide public transportation for eligible customers who have disabilities that prevent them from using the public buses and subways | https://new.mta.info/accessibility/paratransit You have to apply for AAR to be able to book trips | |
| Health and Wellness Services | Housing Works East New York Health Center | 2640 Pitkin Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11208 | Mission to end the dual crises of homelessness and AIDS through the provision of lifesaving services | https://nhchc.org/east-new-york-health-center-housing-works-inc-2/ Priorities: Strengthen Current Health Programs, Reform the Behavioral Health System, Reform the Criminal Justice System, Establish a Universal Care Plan, Guarantee Affordable Housing |
| Veterans Services | NPower | 55 Washington Street, Suite 560 Brooklyn, New York 11201 | Provide free, comprehensive tech training programs for young adults and military-connected individuals from low-to-moderate income communities | 2030 Roadmap: Focus is on rapidly launching new curricula targeting high-demand skills to meet evolving employer needs while addressing the unique challenges of students from non-traditional backgrounds, necessitating precise assessments, flexible training, and customized support |
| Government Agencies | NYC Well Mental/Behavioral Health Service | N/A | Counselor mental health support via phone, text or chat | https://nyc988.cityofnewyork.us/en/ Call 988 and press 1 for Veteran Support, 2 for Spanish, or 3 for LGBTQ+ youth support (under age 25). Text 988 AYUDA for SPanish or Q for LGBTQ+ youth support, Text 838255 if you are a Veteran. Services for: stress, depression, anxiety, alcohol and drug use, suicide prevention, refferal services |
| Doctor | Brookdale Family Care Center – New Lots | 465 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207 | Primary care for adults and children | https://onebrooklynhealth.org/services/bfcc-new-lots Accepts Medicaid, 24 hour phone coverage, takes walk-ins |
| Youth and Family Services | Power of Two | 21 Livonia Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11212 | Created to help families heal from the root causes of trauma, help children thrive, and strengthen community cohesion | https://powerof2.nyc In-Home Parent Coaching, Connection to Community Supports and Resources, Community Advocacy |
| Elected Officials | Senator Roxanne Persaud | 1222 East 96th Street Brooklyn, NY 11236 | Legislation requests, help with federal agencies like passports, immigration, social security, and general referrals | https://roxannepersaud.com/contact-us/ Office open Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM |
| Community Service Organizations | Sisters With Purpose, Inc. | 1540 Van Siclen Ave., Brooklyn NY 11239 | Women services, food pantry, youth counseling | https://sisterswithpurpose.net/ Food Pantry is open select Saturdays from 9:00AM-10:00AM at Brooklyn Sports Club 1540 Van Siclen Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11239. Pathways for Young Leaders offers a wide range of services for women and families, like financial tips, theater, DV protection, and more |
| Drug & Mental Health Support | START Treatment & Recovery Centers – East New York | 937 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238 | Opioid overdose prevention, Medication assisted treatment (methadone and suboxone), outpatient mental health treatment, teen specific treatments | https://startcare.org/?srsltid=AfmBOopZD21oIkpJrDY1YIrYvqrChX_JYlPlIfs6EQB4vPW5XT0ESzmw Accepts Medicaid and most insurance plans |
| Grant-Making and Fundraising Organizations | Undue Medical Debt | Serves all of the United States | Erasing medical debt | https://unduemedicaldebt.org They relieve debt from our partners that meets at least one of our two qualifications for relief: Those earning 4x or below the federal poverty level or Those with medical debt that is 5% or more of their annual income. |
| Elected Officials | Representative Nydia Velazquez | 266 Broadway Suite 201 Brooklyn, NY 11211 | Help with federal agencies like Veterans Services, Immigration, Military, IRS, Healthcare | https://unduemedicaldebt.org |
| Drug & Mental Health Support | Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) | 151 Lawrence St 4th floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201 | Mental health counseling and disability support for youth and adults | https://wearebcs.org/contact-us/ Accepts Medicaid and sliding scale payment |
| Doctor - Dentist | Wyckoff Heights Medical Center – Dental Department | 374 Stockholm St, Brooklyn, NY 11237 | Hospital dental clinic, emergency, comprehensive, and preventative | https://whmcny.org/departments/dental/ Accepts Medicaid and most insurance plans, may offer low or no cost care depending on income |
| Medical Center | Advantage Care Physicians | 101 Pennsylvania Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207 | Primacy care, specialty care, lab, radiology, neighborhood care | https://www.acpny.com/find-a-provider/locations/east-new-york-medical-office |
| Senior and Older Adult Services | Alzheimer's Foundation NYC Chapter | Accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support | https://www.alz.org/nyc Commitments, Identity, Operations, Work, overall a positive influence on the community (New York City Chapter) | |
| Doctor - LGBTQ+ Services | BMS Family Health & Wellness Center @ Bristol | 259 Bristol St, Brooklyn, NY 11212 | LGBTQ+ friendly, HIV care, Emergency PEP and follow-up | https://www.bmsfamilyhealth.org Accepts Medicaid and sliding scale fees |
| Doctor | Brownsville Multiservice Family Health Center @ Bristol | 259 Bristol St, Brooklyn, NY 11212 | Primary care for adults and children | https://www.bmsfamilyhealth.org/locations-1 Accepts Medicaid and has sliding scale fee policy |
| Health and Wellness Services | BMS Family Health & Wellness Center/BMS Dental @Ashford | 650 Ashford Street, Brooklyn, New York 11207 | Provide and promote integrative and high-quality health care and social services to enable every individual and family in the communities we serve to achieve Total Health and Wellness | https://www.bmsfamilyhealth.org/who-we-are 92% of patients rate us "Excellent" or "Good" on feedback surveys Services: Primary Care, Specialty Care, Care Coordination, Patient Assistance |
| Community and Advisory Boards | Brooklyn Community Board 5 | 27 Pennsylvania Avenue, 3rd Floor Multi-Purpose Space / Brooklyn NY 11207 | Resolves community complaints about municipal services | https://www.brooklyncb5.org Serves from Queens Border to Belt Parkway and then from Queens City to Van sInderen and Louisiana Avenue, Monthly general board meetings on the 4th Wednesday of every month, check schedule for other meetings |
| Doctor - Dentist | Brooklyn Free Clinic | 470 Clarkson Avenue, Suite A, Brooklyn, NY 11203 | Primary care and dental hygiene services for uninsured individuals | https://www.brooklynfreeclinic.org Only for uninsured individuals |
| Medical Center | Community Healthcare Network East New York Integrated Health Hub | 2581 Atlantic Ave., 1st Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207 | Providing affordable, culturally responsive, inclusive, affirming, and equitable healthcare and social services that center individuals, families, and communities | https://www.chnnyc.org/locations/enyhub/ CHN has served low-income and uninsured New Yorkers for over 30 years: founded in 1981 Non-for-profit, providing primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, nutrition, wellness, and needed support services |
| Doctor - OBGYN | Community Healthcare Network East New York | 2581 Atlantic Ave 1ST FLOOR, Brooklyn, NY 11207 | prenatal/postpartum/perinatal services, cancer screenings, family planning, STI testing and care | https://www.chnnyc.org/service/womens-health/ Accepts Medicaid and sliding scale fees for uninsured |
| Addiction and Substance Abuse Services | Addiction Research and Treatment Corporation | 494 Dumont Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207 | Outpatient treatments, methadone, counseling | https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/resources/addiction-research-and-treatment-corporation-east-new-york-clinic/ Other phone #'s: 718-385-4233 and 718-385-4235 |
| Community Service Organizations | Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation | Community Center: 276 Chestnut Street Brooklyn, NY 11208-1203 | College success, housing counseling, career services, organizing, youth services, child care | https://www.cypresshills.org Offers a wide range of services from college help, family services, housing services, career services |
| Medical and Dental Services | Sorin Medical, PC | 1110 Pennsylvania Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207 | https://www.garnethealth.org/locations/sorin-medical-pc | |
| Medical Center | Healthcare Choices East New York Community Center | 179 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 | Provide effective and reliable primary, multi-specialty and preventative health care in a personalized and compassionate manner to help people improve the quality of their lives | https://www.healthcarechoicesny.org/locations/east-new-york/ Personalized Patient Care: Undivided attention of the doctor who will collaborate with you in developing a care plan tailored to your medical and behavioral needs |
| Grant-Making and Fundraising Organizations | Health Well Foundation | Serves all of the United States | Fill the gap by assisting with copays, premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses for essential treatments and medications. | https://www.healthwellfoundation.org Offer financial assistance through a number of Disease Funds. Apply online to allow instant grant approval for eligible applicants. |
| Medical Center | Infinity Dermatology | 1110 Pennsylvania Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207 | https://www.infinitydermatology.com/ 98% of insurances accepted | |
| Health and Wellness Services | LiveOn NY | 49 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036 | Elder care, senior housing help, elder policy justice, outreach and assistance | https://www.liveon-ny.org Connect by phone 212-398-5045, through email, or with online form: https://www.liveon-ny.org/screener |
| Youth and Family Services | The Lois E. Rochford Foundation | Improve the quality of life for youth and their families, beginning with Brooklyn's Brownsville neighborhood | https://www.loisrochfordfoundation.org/ The Lois E. Rochford Foundation Scholarship Fund: Presented annually to a student who is enrolld in an Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or Vocational Program at an accredited higher education institution Daughters of Lady Lois Succeed Program: educates and equips young ladies with tools to become successful. The overall goal of this project is to enhance self-confidence by teachiing life and leadership skills | |
| Veterans Services | National Association of Black Military Women | PO Box 120831, Brooklyn, NY 11212 USA | Association of Women located throughout the country who are veterans or current members of the United States Armed Forces | https://www.nabmw.org It was founded under the former name of "The Black WAAC, WAC Women in Services" |
| Legal Aid Clinic - Immigration | MOIA Immigration Legal Support Line | City funded, free, and safe hotline for answers to immigration policy questions | https://www.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/legal-resources/immigration-legal-services.page Requirements: New York City resident, Income eligible (200% of the Federal Poverty Level) | |
| Doctor | Gotham Health – Brownsville (NYC Health + Hospitals) | 259 Bristol St, Brooklyn, NY 11212 | Primary care for families | https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/gotham-health/ Medicaid accepted, city run safety net clinic |
| Doctor - LGBTQ+ Services | Gotham Health – East New York | 2094 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207 | HIV and sexual health services, PrEP, STI treatment, gender affirming care | https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/services/lgbtq-health-care-services/ Medicaid accepted, safety net clinic |
| Doctor - OBGYN | NYC Health + Hospitals – Kings County (Women’s Health Services) | 451 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203 | OB-GYN, Family Planning, Abortion care, gynecologic surgery, genetic testing, midwife services | https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/services/womens-health/ Accepts Medicaid. Doctors: Dr. Robby Short, Dr. Wendy C. Wilcox, Dr. Valini Gosine,. All NYC Health + Hospitals facilities accept Medicaid |
| Grant-Making and Fundraising Organizations | PAN Foundation | Serves all of the United States | Provide grants to help pay for medication copay costs, health insurance premiums, and transportation for a 12-month period. | https://www.panfoundation.org/apply-and-manage-grants/our-grants/#howgrantswork The amount of assistance you receive, and eligibility requirements, vary by disease fund. |
| Grant-Making and Fundraising Organizations | Patient Advocacy Foundation | Serves all of the United States | Provide case management services and financial aid to Americans with chronic, life threatening and debilitating illnesses. | https://www.patientadvocate.org Also, provides personalized assistance with Medicare eligibility and coverage and may even help pay some of your costs. |
| Addiction and Substance Abuse Services | St. Joseph's Opioid Treatment Center | 211-221 Powell ST. Brooklyn, NY 11212 | Individual and group counseling, Methadone, referrals | https://www.saintjosephs.org/specialties-services/st.-vincent's-mental-health-and-addiction-recovery-services/opioid-treatment-services/opioid-treatment-center-powell Takes walk-ins, referrals, including court or prison referrals |
| Elected Officials | Senator Chuck Schumer | 780 Third Avenue, Suite 2301 New York, NY 10017 | Help with: immigration services, passports, visas, social security, medicare, taxes, military assistance, veterans assistance, USPS assistance | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/services#help |
| Veterans Services | US Department of Veteran Affairs/Brooklyn Vet Center | 25 Chapel Street, Suite 604, Brooklyn, NY 11201 | Confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting | https://www.va.gov/brooklyn-vet-center/ Services include counseling, referral services, and community engagement |
| Health and Wellness Services | Healthy Start Brooklyn | 259 Bristol Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 | Services for expecting and new parents: lactation clinic, childbirth education, crib and car seat distribution, family services, fatherhood development | https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/neighborhood-health/action-center-brownsville.page Weekly schedule for events can be found online, enroll online, by phone 844-919-1123 or through email |
| Government Agencies | NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | N/A | Health clinics, vaccine records, child care, abortion, mental illness support | https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/index.page Clinics accept all types of insurance including Medicare and Medicaid |
