East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center
Location: 158 East 115th Street, New York, NY 10029
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
Family Wellness Suites are safe, welcoming, and supportive spaces for family members to receive services, health education, and connections to infant and maternal health community resources.
For more information, visit Family Wellness Suites.
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 specializing in screening for early intervention and special education eligibility, early childhood mental health services, family counseling, psychoeducation, mental health and developmental evaluations, and system support.
Contact: Program Director Sophie Spiegel at sspiegel@a-b-c.org
Events
Lung Cancer Screening Event
Weill Cornell’s Health Screening Van is offering advanced CT scanning and navigation on follow-up, treatment, results review, and tobacco treatment counseling.
- December 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Van will be parked nearby.
- Participants must have a smoking history and be between the ages of 50-80.
- Make an appointment by calling 646-962-5864, or go to GetCheckedNY.org.
Craft Group Community Crochet Circle
All ages and skill level crocheters welcome to come meet your neighbors, delve into health topics, enjoy the calm, and create with us! It is free and we will provide yarn, hooks, and patterns.
- December 10, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Supplies are limited, first come first serve.
MyChart/Telehealth Workshop
Learn about the telehealth service MyChart and how to sign up to make appointments, message your doctor, or check your medications from your home.
- December 10 and 17, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- King Towers, 50 Lenox Avenue, NY 10029
Peer Support and Meditation Group
Join our Harlem Health Advocacy Partners team for meditation exercises to help lower stress and anxiety.
- December 16, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Lehman Senior Center (1641 Madison Avenue)
- December 17, 11 a.m. to 1:20 p.m., Corsi Houses (307 East 116th Street)
- For more information, email HHAP@healthsolutions.org or call 646-619-6737.
Family Walking Group (English and Spanish)
Join our family East Harlem walking group.
- For times, email HarlemFWS@health.nyc.gov.
Peer Support Group (in Spanish)
A monthly gathering from the comfort of your own home with peers to converse about various topics of interest.
- Second Friday of every month, 12 p.m. 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.
- Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- 158 East 115th Street (Corner of Lexington Avenue), Manhattan
Community Conversations
An opportunity for East Harlem residents to share insights, ideas, and engaging activities in a free interactive workshop. Join us for educational activities, gifts, and health awareness activities.
- Third Wednesday of every month, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- 158 East 115th Street (Corner of Lexington Avenue), Manhattan
Crib Distribution
Families can get a safe sleep surface for their infant, if they need one.
- Safe Sleep Surface distribution: By appointment only
- For infants, newborn to 6 months.
- Email HarlemFWS@health.nyc.gov for requirements and documentation.
The Basics on Baby Safety
A parent workshop for expecting or new parents. Learn about infant car seat safety, safe sleep practices and connect to resources.
- December 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- For requirements, email HarlemFWS@health.nyc.gov.
Seguridad Maternal y Infantil
Un taller para padres nuevos o embarazadas. Obtenga información sobre la seguridad de los asientos de seguridad para bebés, prácticas de sueño seguro y conéctese a recursos.
- 22 de diciembre, 10 a 13 horas
- Para inscribirse, envíe un correo electrónico a HarlemFWS@health.nyc.gov.
Weekly Services and Activities
NYC Mommies Club
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.
- Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- To attend in-person as a walk-in: 158 East 115th Street
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.
Free Help if You Smoke or Vape
Adults (age 18 and up) who smoke or vape can get:
- Brief coaching sessions
- A free one-month supply of nicotine patches and lozenges to help them quit, reduce their use or avoid smoking and vaping when they want to (such as at home, at work, or in public spaces).
- Educational materials
For an appointment, fill out an intake form, call or text 646-581-4295, or email afonseca@health.nyc.gov.
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.
Walking Groups and Blood Pressure Screenings
Walk to get your heart rate up and socialize with other community members. You can also get your Blood Pressure Checked. See upcoming dates and locations:
- White Houses | December 1 and 15 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 2029 2nd Avenue, NY 10029
- Johnson Houses | December 9 and 23 | 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | 1833 Lexington Avenue
- Corsi Houses | December 3 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 307 East 116th Street (Basement)
- The Center at Taft | December 1 and 15 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | 1365 5th Avenue
- Lehman Senior Center | December 2 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | 1641 Madison Avenue, NY 10029
- UPACA 6 | December 10 and 24 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | 1940 Lexington Avenue
- King Towers | December 1 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | 50 Lenox Avenue, NY 10029
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, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Link to register (not required but encouraged)
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.
Programs
- East Harlem Asthma Center of Excellence
- Harlem Health Advocacy Partners
- East Harlem Community Walking Trail
- School Wellness Resources