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Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center

Location: 259 Bristol Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Services and Activities Calendar

The following services and activities are offered 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. Unless otherwise indicated, the location for all events and services is the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center. Click on any activity that interests you to learn more.

An asterisk (*) signals an offering from the Healthy Start Brooklyn program.

Mondays

Getting a Good Start Breastfeeding: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Free Lactation Clinic: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Childbirth Education (Spanish): noon to 2 p.m.
Circle of Security Parenting Workshop: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (Spanish), 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (English)

Tuesdays

Reproductive Health Concerns: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
*Childbirth Education: noon to 2 p.m.
Wukkout! Soca Dance Fitness: 12:20 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
*Virtual Family Foundations Information Session: 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
*Fatherhood Development: 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesdays

Healing Pathways to Parenting: 10 a.m. to noon
What Is a Doula: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Hypertension and Gestational Diabetes: noon to 1 p.m.
Pre- and Postnatal Yoga: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Dance Fitness Energize (Shape up NYC): 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursdays

Free Lactation Clinic: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Medical-Legal Partnership: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Milk and Mingle Lactation Support: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
*Fatherhood Development: 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
*Childbirth Education: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Mat Pilates: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Crib and Car Seat Distribution

Fridays

Perinatal Mental Health: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Saturdays

*Virtual Family Foundations Information Session: 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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 7:30 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

Brownsville Open Streets

Brownsville Open Streets transforms Bristol Street into a safe place for the community to connect, move, and thrive.

Thursdays until November 5
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Community Bike Ride with Citibike

Join us to ride from the Brownsville Health Action Center to Summer Streets, along Eastern Parkway, from Lincoln Terrace Park to Grand Army Plaza.

August 22
11 a.m. to noon
To register, call 718-312-6133 or email kjacob2@health.nyc.gov.

Cooking with Moya

Join this 6-week prenatal and postpartum food preparation series to learn how to prepare delicious and nutritious meals to support your and your baby's health.

Thursdays starting August 25, 10 a.m. to noon
To register, call 718-312-6131 or email mdewar@health.nyc.gov.

Black Breastfeeding Week Celebration

Join us for one-on-one presentations, raffles, giveaways, a baby boutique, and community partner resources.

August 27, noon to 3 p.m.
For register, visit Eventbrite.

Strong and Steady Circuit Training

A full-body workout designed for high-energy fun. This class focuses on the mind-body connection, combining steady, controlled movements with high-energy sequences to build strength.

Mondays, 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
For more information, call 718-312-6132.

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.

Every fourth Tuesday of the month, 11 a.m. to noon
To register, visit Eventbrite.

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, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
To register, call 844-919-1123, email HealthyStartBrooklyn@health.nyc.gov, or visit Eventbrite.

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.

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

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Hypertension and Gestational Diabetes

Learn about the science behind, and medical care available for, gestational diabetes and hypertension.

Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m.
For information, call 718-312-6156 or visit Eventbrite.

What Is a Doula?

Join this online class to learn the importance of doulas and how they can help you during your pregnancy, labor and delivery.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
To register, visit Eventbrite.

Reproductive Health Concerns

Get answers for common reproductive health concerns before conception. For women who desire to have a child or children.

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
To register, visit Eventbrite.

Circle of Security Parenting Workshop

Supporting and strengthening safe parent-child relationships. For parents of children up to age 5.

English: Mondays, 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Spanish: Mondays, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
To register, email BrooklynFWS@health.nyc.gov.

Getting a Good Start Breastfeeding

Empower yourself with knowledge, practical skills, and the confidence to initiate and sustain breastfeeding.

Mondays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
To register, visit Eventbrite.
For more information, call 718-312-6149.

Childbirth Education – Healthy Start Brooklyn

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 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Spanish: Mondays, noon to 2 p.m.
To register for English classes, visit Eventbrite, call 844-919-1123 or email HealthyStartBrooklyn@health.nyc.gov.
To register for Spanish classes, visit Eventbrite (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 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
To register, visit Eventbrite 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 Eventbrite.
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 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
To register, visit Eventbrite.

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

Learn about your legal rights and connect to resources

Appointment only: Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Walk-ins: Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, email dbruce@health.nyc.gov, or call 718-312-6142.

Dance Fitness Energize (Shape up NYC)

Dance your way to an active lifestyle in this 45-minute dance fitness class! Learn fun and creative choreography for a full-body workout while enjoying a mix of upbeat music. All levels of fitness are welcome!

Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
To register, visit the NYC Parks Department site.
- If you do not already have a Parks Programs or NYC.ID account, you will need to follow the provided instructions to create one.

Perinatal Mental Health

Parents will learn about the warning signs for perinatal and postpartum depression, how it's caused, and the options for healing.

Fridays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
To register, visit Eventbrite.

Wukkout! Soca Dance Fitness

Join this free dance and fitness class. High energy workouts that feel like a Caribbean dance party.

Tuesdays, 12:20 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For more information, call 718-312-6132.

Mat Pilates

Core strength exercise class for all fitness levels. Improve posture, stabilize and elongate the spine, and to develop balance and overall strength.

Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For more information, call 718-312-6132.

Milk and Mingle

Come connect with lactation counselors and other families who share your experiences whether you breastfeed or pump.

Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
To register, call 718-312-6149 or visit Eventbrite.

Pre- and Postnatal Yoga

Join this safe, supportive space for expectant and new parents to move and breathe, while preparing for birth and the changing needs of pregnancy.

Wednesdays, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
To register, visit Eventbrite.

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