Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center
Location: 259 Bristol Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212
The Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center hosts a variety of programs and activities focused on the health and wellness of Brownsville residents. Our clinical partners also offer primary care services. The Action Center is part of the City's effort to promote health equity and reduce health disparities in the neighborhood.
Clinical Services
BMS Dental at Bristol
- The Brownsville Multiservice Family Health Center Dental clinic provides services to all the community members it serves.
- To make an appointment, call 718-342-0060 ext. 1162/6852.
- Emergency walk-in only, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Newborn Family Home Visiting Program
- The is a free service for all birthing parents regardless of age or immigration status. New birthing parents can get support with infant feeding and connecting to resources.
- For more information call 718-637-5235.
Health + Hospitals Brownsville Pediatric Clinic
- The Brownsville Pediatric Clinic is currently only offering telehealth services, but children from newborn to 15 months can be seen in person for vaccinations.
- To make an appointment, call the Brownsville Pediatric Clinic at 646-615-9802 or NYC Health + Hospitals at 844-692-4692.
- Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Brownsville Multiservice Family Health Center at Bristol
- The Brownsville Multiservice Family Health Center at Bristol provides primary care services to all of the community members it serves. An appointment is recommended.
- To make an appointment, call 718-342-0600 (extension 4703).
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. - For more information, visit the Brownsville Multiservice Family Center's webpage
Brooklyn Perinatal Network Health Insurance Navigation
- Brooklyn Perinatal Network Health Insurance Navigation helps families, individuals and people who are pregnant obtain health insurance coverage, such as Medicaid, Family Health Plus and Child Health Plus. It also assists clients with renewals in these programs. Brooklyn Perinatal Network Health Insurance Navigation is currently only offering virtual services. An appointment is recommended.
- To make an appointment, call 718-643-8258.
- Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- For more information, visit the Brooklyn Perinatal Network Health Insurance Navigation webpage
Events
Let's Talk
We invite the community to join us for an afternoon of open conversations and meaningful connections at the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center.
- Fourth Tuesday of the month, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
- To register, visit the Eventbrite page.
Financial Literacy Series
Join us for the Financial Literacy Series, where we'll dive into money matters and equip you with essential financial skills.
- Last Tuesday of the month, 11 a.m. to noon
- To register, visit the Financial Literacy page.
ROSE (Reach Out, Stay Strong: Essentials)
This free, four-week virtual workshop provides information and resources to people who are pregnant on how to lower the risk of postpartum depression.
- Thursdays beginning July 11 and August 15, 1 to 2 p.m.
- To register, call 844-919-1123, email HealthyStartBrooklyn@health.nyc.gov, or visit the Postpartum Support webpage.
Naloxone Education
This training will teach you how to recognize and reverse an opioid overdose.
- For more information, call 718-312-6131 or email mdewar@health.nyc.gov.
Cultivating Grace Support Group
An eight-session support group for birthing people, pregnancy through postpartum.
- Every other Friday, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
- For more information, email sbrazley@health.nyc.gov or visit the Eventbrite page.
Before and After Birth: Protecting Your Emotional Health
Free program to learn how to manage stress, anxiety and the baby blues, before and after birth.
- Second Monday of the month, noon to 1 p.m.
- To register, visit the Eventbrite page.
Weekly Services and Activities
Read With Me
A safe space for children 0 to 5 years old and their caregivers to meet friends, share the magic of reading, and enjoy fun activities.
- Mondays, noon to 1 p.m.
- To register for English classes, visit the Eventbrite page.
- For more information, email BrooklynFWS@health.nyc.gov.
Childbirth Education
This free, virtual, cycle of classes will teach pregnant and support people about the signs and stages of labor, breathing and relaxation, and breastfeeding. Classes taught in English are eight weeks long; classes taught in Spanish are five weeks long.
- English: Tuesdays, noon to 2 p.m. and Thursdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Spanish: Mondays, noon to 2 p.m.
- To register for English classes, visit the Childbirth Education registration page, call 844-919-1123 or email HealthyStartBrooklyn@health.nyc.gov.
- To register for Spanish classes, visit Childbirth Education registration page (Spanish) or email HealthyStartBrooklyn@health.nyc.gov.
Fatherhood Development
This free, virtual, 16-session class aims to promote personal and parental growth among fathers.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
- To register, visit the Fatherhood Development registration page or text or call 848-467-7883.
Crib and Car Seat Distribution
Families can get a car seat or safe sleep surface for their infant if they need one.
- Car seat requirement: Must be at least 27 weeks pregnant.
- Safe sleep surface requirement: For infants 0 to 6 months.
- To learn more about your eligibility for an appointment, call 718-312-6136.
Free Lactation Clinic
Appointment with a Certified Lactation Consultant to help prenatal and post-partum families achieve their breastfeeding goals.
- To register, visit the Eventbrite page.
- For more information call 718-312-6136.
Virtual Family Foundations Information Session
This 30-minute session explains our nine-week cycle of virtual classes for parents in Brooklyn as they prepare for childbirth and then adjust to life with their newborn. Classes are suitable for couples and for parents who are not in a relationship with each other.
- Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 1 to 1:30 p.m.
- To register, visit the Eventbrite page.
Healing Pathways to Parenting
Healing Pathways to Parenting is a compassionate parenting class that will focus on psycho educational information as well as the emotional aspects of parenting a child.
- Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon.
- For more information, call 718-312-6134.
Medical-Legal Partnership at the Action Center
Learn about your legal rights and connect to resources about health law, family law, housing/tenant rights, and more.
- Mondays and Tuesdays, appointment only, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Thursdays, walk-ins, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- For more information, email dbruce@health.nyc.gov or call 718-312-6142.
Groups and Committees
Remembering You, Remembering Us
This group is for parents, families and childbirth support people who have lost a pregnancy or a child due to pregnancy-related causes. This is a free virtual support group with occasional in-person gatherings.
- To sign up for the next session, visit the Remembering You, Remembering Us webpage.
Family Wellness Suite
A safe, welcoming and supportive space for women, caregivers and their families to connect to community resources and city agency services. We can refer you to services that will help you and your family avoid eviction, enroll in health insurance and find employment. The program provides services before, during and after pregnancy. Our services include childbirth education and newborn care classes, parenting classes, infant massage, reproductive health workshops, referrals and more.
- For more information, call 718-312-6136 or email brooklynfws@health.nyc.gov.