Health.

We provide free and confidential testing through our Walk-In Testing Center

(Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM) for:

HIV

Tuberculosis

Hepatitis B and C

Blood glucose (diabetes)

Blood pressure (hypertension)

Pregnancy

Chlamydia

Gonorrhea

Syphilis

Call +1 212 222 3882 for availability of COVID-19 at-home test kits.

African Services provides monthly educational workshops on maternal and child health. The Maternal and Child Nutrition Workshops — facilitated in English, French, and Spanish — educate women of reproductive age and their children on nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy. The Maternal and Child Health Workshops — facilitated in English and French — educate women of reproductive age in 90-minute sessions on safe sleep for infants, family planning, diabetes, hypertension, and nutrition.

For more information and to join, contact Halimatou Konte at halimatouk@africanservices.org or call Adama at + 1 646 209 4740.

Risk to Reasons Workshops

The Seasons "Risk to Reasons" framework represents a significant shift in HIV prevention strategies. Instead of relying on fear-based approaches, this approach encourages a positive embrace of the reasons motivating women to adopt healthier practices and self-care. This not only improves their HIV prevention and care outcomes but also opens new opportunities to address a wide range of needs and concerns that play a crucial role in women's overall well-being.

The Women’s Health Program organizes a series of workshops every quarter. These workshops are thoughtfully designed from a perspective that considers social determinants of health, with the goal of addressing the diverse needs within our community to help protect individuals from HIV.

In addition to our educational workshops, we offer a range of valuable services:

• Service Navigation: Our dedicated team helps connect members to essential resources beyond HIV prevention.

• Support: We facilitate the creation of support networks, fostering a sense of community and mutual assistance.

• Community Messenger Program Development: This initiative allows interested community members to enhance their skills and support fellow women, enriching their experiences by sharing knowledge.

For more information, please contact Emily Goldberg-Hall at emilyb@africanservices.org or Mahlet Maru at mahletm@africanservices.org

African Services provides mental health care services as an adjunct to other housing, legal, social, education, nutrition, and advocacy services offered to clients. The agency offers in-person and telehealth appointments for mental health care services in English and French to clients in all of its major programs, including individuals identifying as LGBTQ.

The package of mental health care services includes: mental health status assessments, diagnosis, treatment, ongoing emotional support, psychoeducation, problem-solving, and information and referral for more extensive psychiatric treatment, as needed.

For more information and to schedule an appointment, contact Nathalie Weeks at nathaliew@africanservices.org.

Did you know that African Services provides referrals for free PrEP? PrEP is a free medication that can be taken confidentially once per day to prevent HIV, regardless of your immigration status, ability to pay, sexual orientation, gender identity, or race.

PrEP can be taken by anyone who is HIV-free, no matter your relationship status or the sexual practices you engage in. When used correctly and consistently, PrEP is proven to be highly effective in reducing one’s risk of acquiring HIV. Because PrEP doesn’t protect against sexually transmitted infections like syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, it should be used together with condoms.

If you can’t or don’t want to take medication every day, PrEP On-Demand may work for you. Talk to your provider about PrEP On-Demand. PrEP is safe and generally well-tolerated. Routine HIV tests, STI tests, and labs will need to be taken every 3 months to continue PrEP and help ensure you are healthy.

For more information about PrEP, visit African Services Walk-In Testing Center (Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM), email info@africanservices.org, call +1 212 222 3882, and follow us on social media @AfricanServices.

We host monthly vaccination clinics in our office in partnership with Ryan Health. Please check our social media or call 212 222 3882 for dates and details.

Every two weeks through fall and winter, we host a drop-in meal for newly arrived African immigrants, providing health and mental health education, resources and referrals in a low-pressure environment. Fall 2024 programming supported by New York-Presbyterian.  Contact emilyb@africanservices.org for more information.

¿Qué servicios de salud proporciona African Services?

African Services ofrece una amplia gama de programas y servicios de salud para apoyar la salud y el bienestar de los inmigrantes y refugiados africanos. Estos incluyen pruebas y prevención del VIH, enfermedades de transmisión sexual, hepatitis B y C, servicios de salud sexual y reproductiva, apoyo de salud mental y asistencia en navegación de atención médica.

¿Cómo puedo acceder a los servicios de pruebas y prevención del VIH?

African Services ofrece pruebas de VIH gratuitas y confidenciales, asesoramiento y referencias. Para realizarte la prueba, puedes visitar el centro de pruebas de ASC durante su horario de operación.

¿African Services ofrece servicios de salud sexual y reproductiva?

African Services ofrece pruebas gratuitas y confidenciales de VIH y enfermedades de transmisión sexual (ETS), así como apoyo y referencias. Para realizarte las pruebas, puedes visitar el centro de pruebas de African Services durante su horario de operación.

¿Puede African Services ayudar con el apoyo de salud mental?

Absolutamente. African Services comprende la importancia de la salud mental y ofrece servicios de apoyo culturalmente sensibles. Cuentan con consejeros capacitados que pueden abordar temas como el estrés, el trauma, la ansiedad, la depresión y las dificultades de adaptación específicas de las experiencias de los inmigrantes y refugiados africanos.

¿Cómo ayuda African Services con la navegación de atención médica?

African Services entiende que navegar el sistema de atención médica puede ser complejo, especialmente para los recién llegados que sienten que el idioma es una barrera. African Services ofrece asistencia en la navegación de atención médica, guiando a las personas en el acceso a servicios de atención médica, comprendiendo las opciones de seguro de salud, encontrando proveedores adecuados y conectando con recursos para una atención continua.

¿Qué tipos de talleres ofrece African Services?

African Services ofrece una variedad de talleres educativos que informan a los clientes sobre temas importantes de salud. Proporciona talleres como "Sueño seguro para bebés", "Planificación familiar", "Métodos anticonceptivos", "Diabetes", "Hipertensión", "Obesidad y nutrición", entre otros.

¿Qué servicios de pruebas se ofrecen en el Centro de Pruebas sin cita previa de African Services?

El Centro de Pruebas sin cita previa de African Services ofrece servicios de pruebas gratuitas y confidenciales para diversas condiciones de salud. Estos incluyen:

• VIH

• Tuberculosis

• Clamidia

• Gonorrea

• Hepatitis B y C

• Sífilis

• Glucosa en sangre (diabetes)

• Presión arterial (hipertensión)

• Pruebas de embarazo

¿Cuándo está abierto el Centro de Pruebas sin cita previa de African Services?

El Centro de Pruebas sin cita previa de African Services está abierto de lunes a viernes de 9:30 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. Durante este horario, las personas pueden visitar el centro para recibir servicios de pruebas sin necesidad de hacer una cita.