Bedford Health Center
Location: 485 Throop Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
The Bedford Health Center coordinates and hosts a variety of programs and activities focused on the health and wellness of Bedford-Stuyvesant residents. Our partners also offer both primary care and social services, such as assistance with insurance enrollment and SNAP.
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Workshops and Programs
Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Workshop
Community Mental Wellness & Resilience Workshop is a three-hour workshop for New Yorkers on community empowerment and individual and collective resilience. Workshop participants will be trained to identify mental health issues, develop support strategies, and identify mental health resources within their communities.
- Register through TimeTap. For more information, contact Carlos Tejeda: ctejeda@health.nyc.gov or 929-746-6650.
Mental Health First Aid Training
The Mental Health First Aid education program teaches the skills needed to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges and crises. This eight-hour in-person course uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to offer initial help in a mental health crisis and connect people to the appropriate professional, peer, social and self-help care. After completion of the course, participants will receive a three-year certification in Mental Health First Aid.
- Register through TimeTap. For more information, contact Carlos Tejeda: ctejeda@health.nyc.gov or 929-746-6650.
Naloxone Training
Naloxone trainings teach how to recognize and reverse an opioid overdose. Participants will become an Opioid Overdose Responder and receive an overdose response kit with naloxone, a medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose and restores breathing.
- If you are a local business or community-based organization and would like to host a training for your staff and/or clients, contact Aqsa Shahbaz: ashahbaz@health.nyc.gov or 718-637-5271.
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Class
We offer a free diabetes self-management education support program in collaboration with local partners. Classes are two hours long and are offered on a weekly basis. Classes run five or six weeks. People who complete five classes receive a free Glucose Monitor, while supplies last.
- Visit the registration page to register for a class series. You can sign up to receive updates when new classes are scheduled.
In-Person Workshops:
- Tuesdays, January 20 to February 17, 10 a.m. to noon
Bedford Health Center, 485 Throop Ave, Brooklyn - Thursdays, February 12 to March 12, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bushwick Health Center, 335 Central Avenue, Brooklyn - Tuesdays, April 21 to May 19, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
NEBHEDCO, 376 Throop Ave, Brooklyn - Tuesdays, April 21 to May 19, noon to 2 p.m.
Bedford Health Center, 485 Throop Ave, Brooklyn (Basement)
For more information or questions, contact Tanisha Herrera-Pearce at 718-637-5226 or email therrera@health.nyc.gov.
Diabetes & Nutrition 101 Workshops
The Diabetes & Nutrition 101 workshops are 1-hour in-person workshops that provide an understanding of diabetes, managing blood sugar, understanding insulin and medication, and lifestyle choices to manage diabetes effectively. Participants are highly encouraged to use their new knowledge from the workshop at our Farmer's Market after class.
- Monday, March 16, 11 a.m. to noon, Nutrition 101
Palmetto Gardens, 85 Palmetto Street, Brooklyn - Monday, March 16, 11 a.m. to noon, Diabetes 101
Palmetto Gardens, 85 Palmetto Street, Brooklyn
For more information or questions, contact Thanushka Bachan at 718-637-5335 or email tbachan@health.nyc.gov.
Hypertension 101
Hypertension 101 is a two-hour workshop that provides an overview of hypertension: How to prevent and control it, as well as how to accurately measure and self-monitor blood pressure.
For more information on upcoming classes, email BrooklynNH@health.nyc.gov, call 718-637-5304, or click on the registration links below.
- Tuesday, February 10, noon to 2 p.m. Bedford Health Center, 485 Throop Avenue, Brooklyn
- Tuesday, April 14, noon to 2 p.m. Bedford Health Center, 485 Throop Avenue, Brooklyn
- Wednesday, February 11, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 11, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 22, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
Learn how to manage symptoms of hypertension and develop action plans to eat healthy, manage stress, use medications appropriately, and incorporate fitness in this six-week workshop.
People who complete five classes will receive a free blood pressure monitor with health coaching support.
For more information or to join the waitlist for upcoming classes, email BrooklynNH@health.nyc.gov or call 718-627-5304. This workshop is offered in-person and virtually.
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Events
Fresh Food Fridays Farmers Market
Our bi-weekly farmers market in collaboration with the Campaign Against Hunger provides fresh, affordable produce to the community. The farmers market accepts Health Bucks vouchers, SNAP benefits, and cash.
- January 23, February 13, February 27, March 13, March 27, April 10, April 24, May 8, May 22, June 12, June 26
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- For more information, contact cjosephleconte@health.nyc.gov or call 718-637-5317.
Mat Pilates
Mat Pilates is a beginner exercise class which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. The goals of this class are to improve posture, stabilize and elongate the spine and develop balance and overall strength. Mat Pilates is a great option for all fitness levels.
Please bring your own mat.
- Every Friday, 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
- Except January 23, February 20, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 10.
Hatha Yoga
Immerse yourself in hatha yoga, a class suitable for everyone. Dive into a medium-intensity session that focuses on the fundamentals of posture and precision, promoting ease of movement both in and outside of the class. All levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat.
- Every Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Chair Yoga
Practice a gentle form of yoga, done while seated or using a chair for balance. Classes are scheduled in alignment with our Fresh Food Fridays Farmers Market.
- Second and fourth Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- For more information, email cjosephleconte@health.nyc.gov or call 718-637-5317.
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Additional Services
The following services are provided by partnering organizations within the Bedford Health Center:
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Bedford
NYC Health + Hospitals provides high quality and affordable health care services to every member of your family. Primary care teams are specially trained to help you manage ongoing conditions, such as asthma, heart disease or diabetes, as well as access preventive care, such as annual check-ups and immunizations. They also provide confidential sexual and reproductive care for adolescents 13-21 years old.
- To make an appointment, call NYC Health + Hospitals at 844-692-4692.
- Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Health Insurance Services
Health insurance counselors can explain your health insurance and care options regardless of your immigration status, help you and your family enroll in or renew health insurance, find out if you qualify for financial help to pay for a low-cost private health insurance plan, and assist with applying for SNAP benefits.
- For more information or to schedule an enrollment appointment, call 718-637-5363.
- Walk-ins are also welcome on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second floor.
Nurse-Family Partnership
The Nurse-Family Partnership is an evidence-based nurse home visiting program for low-income first-time mothers. Nurses support mothers to have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies, become knowledgeable and nurturing parents, achieve education and employment goals and provide their children with the best possible start in life.
- For more information, email nycnfp@health.nyc.gov or call 311.
COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment
The Bedford Health Center has personal protective equipment (PPE), including KN95 masks, surgical masks, sanitizer, and disinfectant wipes, for individuals and organizations. Submit a request form and we will fulfill it based on available inventory. A team member will reach out when your order is ready for pick-up.