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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

Walking Group at White Houses: Every other Monday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at White Houses

Tuesdays

NYC Mommies Club: Breastfeeding Support Group: 10 a.m. to noon
Walking Group at Johnson Houses: Every other Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Insurance Enrollment Counselors: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Walking Group at Lehman Senior Center: First Tuesday of the month, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Distribution: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesdays

Virtual Walking Group: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Maternal Yoga: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Walking Group at Corsi Houses: First Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Caregiver Hour: Baby Social Time: 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.
Ven a Crecer con la Familia en Español: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.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 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

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.
158 East 115th Street (Corner of Lexington Avenue)

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.

Last Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon
158 East 115th Street, Manhattan
Register on Eventbrite. No walk-ins.

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.

Weekly Services and Activities

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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 a.m. to noon
To view activities and register, visit Eventbrite.
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.

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.

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 | Every other Monday | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 2029 2nd Avenue
Johnson Houses | Every other Tuesday | 10:30 a.m. to noon | 1833 Lexington Avenue
Lehman Senior Center | First Tuesday of the month | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. | 1641 Madison Avenue
Corsi Houses | First Wednesday of the month | 11 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | 307 East 116th Street (Basement)

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)

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 con la Familia en Español

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

Jueves, 10 a.m. a 11:30 a.m.
Para inscribirse, visite Eventbrite.