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East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center

Location: 158 East 115th Street, New York, NY 10029

Services and Activities Calendar

The following services and activities are held virtually, in-person, or both. Most classes are in English, but if language services are needed, contact the center at least 72 hours before the class. Click on any activity that interests you to learn more.

Mondays

PHS Development Walking Groups and Blood Pressure Screenings: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at White Houses (2029 2nd Avenue)

Ven a Crecer Conmigo en Español: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Tuesdays

Insurance Enrollment Counselors: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Distribution: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesdays

PHS Virtual Walking Group: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Maternal Yoga: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Caregiver Hour: Baby Social Time: 11 a.m. to noon

Bilingual Birdies Music and Language Series: 11 a.m. to noon

Insurance Enrollment Counselors: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursdays

Legal Hand Call-In Center: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

GrowNYC P.S. 57 Farmstand: 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Neighborhood Health Action Centers provide health and wellness services in Harlem, as part of New York City’s effort to promote health equity.

East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center: Programs, Services and Partners (PDF)

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Action Center Resources

Lactation Room

This room will provide a safe and comfortable space for mothers to breastfeed or nurse their babies. To learn more, drop in and speak with the Family Wellness Suite team at the Harlem Action Center.

East Harlem Asthma Center of Excellence

The Center provides asthma counselors to help children aged 17 and younger who reside in East and Central Harlem and have poorly controlled asthma.

Location: 161-169 East 110th Street, Manhattan

For more information, call 646-682-2100 or email at EHACE@health.nyc.gov.

SMART Live! Virtual Programming

Class videos are on SMART's Facebook page or website.

Anyone interested in becoming a SMART participant can contact Tara Pierce tara.pierce@smartuniversity.org to set up an intake interview.

Family Wellness Suite

We can refer you to services that will help you and your family avoid eviction, enroll in health insurance and find employment.

Pregnancy services include childbirth education and newborn care classes, parenting classes, infant massage, reproductive health workshops and referrals.

For more information, email HarlemFWS@health.nyc.gov.

ABC Children’s Mobile Crisis Team

Responds to an active crisis situation anywhere in Manhattan within two hours. Crisis teams work 24/7, are free of charge and serve all children and adolescents up to age 20.

Call 988 to speak to a crisis counselor or go to 988: Crisis Referrals to learn more.

ABC In Good Hands

Connects infants and young children with a team of mental health professionals specializing in screening for Early Intervention and Special Education eligibility, psychoeducation, evaluations and system navigation support.

Contact: Chislene Lora, program director at clora@a-b-c.org

Events

Harlem Fall Festival

Join us for free programs and activities that serve our neighborhoods. Free health screenings, referrals, and community resources. Celebrating our community health workers at the Public Health Corps.

Saturday, October 12, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

158 East 115 Street, Manhattan

To register, visit the Eventbrite page

Voter Registration Drive at Harlem Action Center, Association to Benefit Children (ABC)

People can register to vote, find their local polling site, or learn other ways to get involved if not eligible to vote.

October 10 and 17, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

October 24 and 31, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

158 East 115th Street, Manhattan

Voter Registration Drive at Echo Park, Association to Benefit Children (ABC)

People can register to vote, find their local polling site, or learn other ways to get involved if not eligible to vote.

October 15 and 29, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

October 23, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

1841 Park Ave, Manhattan

PHS Peer Support and Meditation Group

Join our Harlem Health Advocacy Partners team for meditation exercises to help lower stress and anxiety.

Monday, October 14, 11 a.m. to noon at Corsi Houses (307 East 116th Street)

Tuesday, October 15, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Lehman Senior Center (1641 Madison Avenue)

For more information, email HHAP@healthsolutions.org or call 646-619-6737.

Peer Support Group (in Spanish)

A monthly gathering from the comfort of your own home with peers to converse about various topics of interest.

Every first Friday of the month, noon to 1 p.m.

Join virtually on Zoom

SMART Health Outreach Tabling

A Community Resource for Health Information and Support.

Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

158 East 115th Street (Corner of Lexington Avenue)

IncludeNYC Taller en Español

Explorando los primeros años, entendiendo a los niños con discapacidad. Un taller interactivo para padres que tienen inquietudes sobre el desarrollo de sus hijos. Obtenga una descripción general de los hitos básicos del desarrollo infantil y las preocupaciones comunes de los padres, incluidos el autismo, los retrasos en el habla y el trastorno del procesamiento sensorial. Aprenda sobre las herramientas de detección y diagnóstico, cómo navegar en Intervención Temprana y CPSE, OPWDD, socialización, cómo interactuar con otros y cómo construir un sistema de apoyo.

Email HarlemFWS@health.nyc.gov for more information.

NYC Mommies Club (Breastfeeding Support Group)

This support group is for people who are breastfeeding. Trained professionals will provide practical breastfeeding support, such as help with latching and breast milk supply, and answer questions.

Tuesday, October 29, 10 a.m. to noon

To view activities and register, visit the registration page.

To attend in-person as a walk-in: 158 East 115th Street

Lactation Basics

Open to expecting mom's and their support person. In this class you will learn about topics like colostrum, milk supply and breastfeeding positions.

October 29, 10 a.m. to noon

Must register, visit the Eventbrite page

Breast Cancer Prevention Workshop

This workshop by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center teaches you how to prevent breast cancer.

October 30, 11 a.m. to noon

Union Settlement Older Adult Senior Center, 2205 First Avenue, Manhattan

Community Conversations

An opportunity for East Harlem residents to share insights, ideas, and engaging activities in an interactive workshop. There will be educational activities, gifts, health awareness and health education.

Third Wednesday of every month (next: October 16), 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

158 East 115th Street (Corner of Lexington Avenue)

Car Seat Safety Training

Families will learn car seat safety protocol for their infants.

Thursday, October 10 and 24, English: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Spanish: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Must meet requirements and register online. No walk-ins.

Email HarlemFWS@health.nyc.gov for more information.

Crib Distribution

Families can get a safe sleep surface for their infant, if they need one.

Thursday, September 26, English: 10 a.m., Spanish: 11 a.m.

Safe Sleep Surface distribution: By appointment only

For infants newborn to 6 months.

Email HarlemFWS@health.nyc.gov for requirements and documentation.

Weekly Services and Activities

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GrowNYC P.S. 57 Farmstand

Buy products like fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey and bread. Spend $2 in SNAP/EBT/P-EBT, get a bonus $2 in Health Bucks, up to $10 per day.

Thursdays, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.

For more information, visit the GrowNYC website.

Insurance Enrollment Counselors

Get low- or no-cost insurance. Services are provided in multiple languages and regardless of immigration status.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Call 718-637-5222 or go to nyc.gov/health/healthcoverage.

Bilingual Birdies

Explore music and language in this 8-week series. Get ready to sing and dance. This program is presented in English and Spanish.

Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to noon

Must meet requirements to register . No walk-ins..

To register, email HarlemFWS@health.nyc.gov for more information.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Distribution

Adults (age 18 and up) who smoke or vape and want to quit or cut back can get:

Brief coaching sessions

A free one-month supply of tobacco treatment medications (such as nicotine patches and lozenges)

Educational materials

Stop by the East Harlem Action Center during these times to speak with a member of the Action Center team:

Tuesdays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

PHS Virtual Walking Group

A weekly walk to get the heart rate up from the comfort of your own home.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

To participate, join on Zoom.

PHS Development Walk Groups and Blood Pressure Screenings

A weekly walk to get your heart rate up and to socialize with other community members. An opportunity to have your Blood Pressure Checked weekly for free.

White Houses | Mondays | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 2029 2nd Avenue

King Towers | Mondays, October 7 and 21 | 10 a.m. to noon | 50 Lenox Avenue

Johnson Houses | Every other Tuesday | 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | 1833 Lexington Avenue

Lehman Senior Center | October 1 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. | 1641 Madison Avenue

Taft Management Office | October 16 | 10 a.m. to noon | 1740 Madison Avenue

Corsi Houses | Every other Wednesday | 11 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | 307 East 116th Street (Basement)

The Center at Taft | October 21 | 11 a.m. to noon | 1365 5th Avenue

Maternal Yoga

This class teaches movements and yoga poses to strengthen and tone the muscles and organs needed for labor and delivery and alleviate common discomforts of pregnancy.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

To register, visit the Eventbrite page

Caregiver Hour: Baby Social Time

Mingle with other caregivers and use the space for your baby playdates. Program participants can use our play yards, baby bouncer, activity playmat and toys.

Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to noon

Link to register (not required but encouraged)

Healing Circles (In-Person)

Bi-weekly workshops offering mental health support for postpartum depression, grief and loss from licensed therapists. Register through Eventbrite:

Postpartum Support

Grief and Loss Support

Legal Hand Call-In Center

At the Legal Hand Call-In Center serving East Harlem, trained community volunteers, who are not lawyers, provide free legal information, assistance, and referrals. This service can help you with issues that affect your life, in areas like employment, housing, family, immigration, domestic violence, and public benefits. Legal Hand can help you prevent problems from turning into legal cases.

Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Call or text 646-604-2709 or email eastharlemhelp@legalhand.org

Ven a Crecer Conmigo en Español

Únase a nosotros y a otras mamas para aprender sobre el desarrollo infantil.

Lunes, 10 a.m. a 11:30 a.m.

Para registrarse, visite Eventbrite

Programs

East Harlem Asthma Center of Excellence

Harlem Health Advocacy Partners

East Harlem Community Walking Trail

School Wellness Resources

Community Partners

Association to Benefit Children

IDNYC

Concrete Safaris

SMART University

Public Health Solutions

Additional Resources

Baby Café USA

Block by Block: Walking for a Healthier East Harlem (PDF)

More Information

Neighborhood Health Action Centers

Health Bucks