The clinic also provides guidance on family planning, smoking cessation, blood pressure monitoring, nutrition, and other health issues. Services are strictly confidential. Care is provided primarily by nurse practitioners and physician assistants who have advanced, specialized training in medical diagnosis and treatment. There is no charge for visits to the Health Clinic. Several lab tests are done at no charge, and most lab tests that require outside analysis are available at greatly reduced fees.
Many medications are available at no charge.
The program offers members of the Brooklyn College community basic legal information, counseling by an attorney, and referral to legal-service agencies. Information on college rules and student rights is given by trained undergraduate volunteers supervised by an attorney. The center provides orientation, counseling, academic planning assistance, tutoring, and liaison with the Veterans Administration and other agencies. The office has information about federal and state benefits, and counselors assist veterans in filing forms and applications for federal benefits. Veterans not attending college may obtain counseling, admission information, and assistance in securing benefits.