Can you provide interpretation? Which languages do your staff speak?
Yes. ASC provides medical interpretation through our hospital escort and HIV care and support programs. ASC is also contracted to provide interpretation services at hospitals and clinics throughout the city. Languages spoken by staff include English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Bambara, Baoule, Dioula, Diola, Douala, Fulani, Kiswahili, Mandingo, Moore, Pulaar, Soninke, Tiggriggna, Twi, and Wolof.
Yes. ASC’s HIV case management program provides supportive services for families with an HIV diagnosis. In some cases, ASC may be able to provide general counseling and mediation to other families in need. Learn more about our family case management services.
Do you provide HIV testing?
Yes. ASC’s walk-in testing center offers free and confidential testing for HIV, COVID-19, STIs, TB, Hepatitis B & C, pregnancy, and more.Learn more about our testing center.
Do you provide other health services?
Yes. We provide free and confidential testing, prevention, referrals, counseling and mental health support, women’s and maternal health education, and a pathway to affordable primary care. Learn more about our health services.
Do I need to have medical insurance to be served?
No. All of ASC’s services are provided free of charge to anyone in need. ASC also helps clients without insurance to access additional free or low-cost care at hospitals throughout New York City.
Where do you send clients for health care and other services?
Clients are referred to ASC’s partnersat hospitals and clinics throughout New York City.
How much to services cost?
Most of ASC’s services are free. In some cases, there may be charges for testing and legal fees.
Do you have to be African to receive services?
No. ASC’s services are open to all individuals regardless of ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, race, religion, gender, age, or sexual orientation.
Are there career, internship, and volunteer opportunities at ASC?
Yes. We will share opportunities on our career, volunteer, and internship pages when they are available.
Where does African Services receive its funding?
ASC is funded through a combination of individual, corporate, and government sources. Contributions help keep our services running, ensuring immigrants from across the African diaspora can access wraparound services and work with staff who understand their needs. We welcome donations of all sizes; no gift is too small to make an impact.