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Adolescent Initiative Project
722 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032.
Tel: 212-305-1189.
Fax: 212-305-0506.
Email: dd433@columbia.edu.
The AIP was created to link adolescents and young adults from northern Manhattan to HIV-related services. To accomplish this, AIP has formed a collaborative network of over 80 youth and AIDS-service organizations.
Alianza Dominicana
2410 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10033.
Tel: 212-740-1960.
Fax: 212-740-1967.
Email: mguerrero@alianzadom.org.
Develops model neighborhood-based initiatives using comprehensive and integrated services, which attend to the multiple needs of children, youth and families in the community. Services include after-school programs; youth employment training services; drop-out prevention services; summer day camps; youth-led community service projects; comprehensive HIV/AIDS services; entitlement assistance and advocacy; facilitated enrollment in health plans; drug prevention and treatment programs; mental health counseling and supportive programming; psychotherapy for children and adolescents; day care and home care services; domestic violence prevention services; home visitation services; foster care and adoption services.
Breast Feeding and Referral Service
630 West 170th Street, New York, NY 10032.
Tel: 212-928-0182.
Fax: 212-781-3076.
Provides consultation and guidance for mothers who have trouble breast feeding.
Center for Urban Community Services
Uptown Program: 409 West 145th Street, New York, NY 10031.
Fax: 212-862-0805.
Email: cucsinfo@cucs.org.
CUCS reduces homelessness, advances effective housing and service initiatives, and provides supportive services to people with mental illness, AIDS, histories of substance abuse, and other special needs.
Chest Clinic (NYC-DOH)
600 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032.
Tel: 212-304-5427.
Skin tests to detect exposure to tuberculosis, chest x-rays, TB treatment.
Columbia-Presbyterian Ambulatory Care Network
This network of neighborhood clinics offers a variety of medical services. Nagle Avenue Practice (64 Nagle Avenue, NYC 10040, 212-567-2291) offers family medicine and podiatry services. Audubon Practice (21 Audubon Avenue, NYC 10032, 212-342-3200) offers adolescent medicine, nutritional, ob/gyn, pediatrics and pediatric allergy services. Audubon Urgicare Center (21 Audubon Avenue, NYC 10032, 212-342-4700) takes care of patients with minor emergencies. Broadway Practice (4781 Broadway, NYC 10034, 212-304-6928) offers adult and pediatric dental services as well as nutritional, ob/gyn, podiatry and pediatric services. Fort Washington Geriatric Practice (99 Fort Washington Avenue, NYC 10032, 212-342-2290) offers geriatric dental services, gastroenterology, geriatric medicine, gynecology, podiatry and psychiatric services. Morgan Practice (610 West 158th Street, NYC 10032, 212-939-6009) offers internal medicine, ob/gyn, pediatric, podiatry, and nutritional services. Allen Pavilion Practice (5141 Broadway, NYC 10034, 212-932-4123) offers internal medicine, ob/gyn, and neurology services. 180th Street Practice (549 West 180th Street, NYC 10033, 212-342-3062) offers internal medicine, ob/gyn, pediatrics, podiatry, and nutritional services.
Community Connections: A Guide to Community Programs at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center
Tel: 212-305-6359.
This publication available online (can also be ordered in print) describes a variety of community service programs at the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. The guide represents CPMC's important role in providing services and educating the community on health. The guide also includes information on other health services available in Washington Heights, Inwood and Morningside Heights.
Community Health Profile for Inwood and Washington Heights
Warning: This is a large PDF file (1.9MB).
The latest community health profile for Inwood and Washington Heights highlights important health issues facing the residents of our neighborhoods, with a special focus on preventable causes of illness and death. Preventing illness requires people making healthy life choices, neighborhood resources that promote healthy living, and high-quality, accessible medical care.
Community Healthcare Network - Community League Center
1996 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10032.
Tel: 212-781-7979.
Fax: 212-781-7963.
Email: bchu@chnnyc.org.
Offers family medicine services in the fields of gynecology, adult medicine and pediatrics. In addition to nutrition services, the center also offers on-site counselors and social workers.
Community League of The Heights
500 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032.
Tel: 212-795-4779.
Fax: 212-740-5037.
Community based organization that provides a shelter for the homeless, housing services, senior citizen services, social services, and pregnancy prevention counseling. It also has a food pantry that is open daily 1-3 p.m.
Diabetes Latino Support Group
P.O. Box 76, Ft. George Station, New York, NY 10040.
Tel: 212-729-0354.
Email: knowdiabetes@aol.com.
Offers assistance and information in Spanish to families affected by type-2 diabetes.
Foundation for Research on STDs
536 West 187th Street, New York, NY 10033.
Tel: 212-923-1123.
Fax: 212-923-9628.
Offers transitional housing for the homeless and case management services that provide referrals to supportive services.
Gay and Lesbian Dominican Empowerment Organization (GALDE)
24 West 25th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10010.
Tel: 212-584-9311.
Fax: 212-675-3466.
Email: info@galde.org.
Seeks to increase the political visibility of the Dominican LGBT community and to provide HIV and health awareness, educational, and cultural activities. GALDE provides a safe space and essential human services to empower, educate and support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Dominicans. They also combat homophobia through outreach to the wider community. Although based downtown, many of GALDE's activities happen in Northern Manhattan.
Heritage Health Care
1727 Amsterdam Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10031.
Tel: 212-862-0054.
Fax: 212-862-5516.
Non-profit organization that provides services in adult and pediatric medicine, women's health, podiatry, ophthalmology, HIV care, social work and referrals, case management, and substance abuse counseling. Accepts most major insurance plans, Medicaid and Medicare. Services also available to individuals and families without insurance, with convenient payment plans.
Hope Program
715 West 179th Street, New York, NY 10033.
Tel: 212-795-4226.
Fax: 212-795-4285.
Offers case management and mental health services, as well as HIV health education outreach programs.
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día, Fort Washington
502 West 157 Street, New York, NY 10032.
Tel: 212-368-7948.
Email: ftwash@geocities.com.
Provides workshops on health and nutrition. The church also has a food pantry for the community on Sunday mornings.
Mom's Support: Transitioning from Infancy to Toddlerhood
Tel: 212-781-6368.
Email: jessica@momsupport.org.
Jessica Shapley facilitates discussion and support on the transition from infancy to toddlerhood. Connect with other moms to discuss tapping into your own personal growth, returning to work, behavioral issues, family dynamics, transition to "big bed," sleep eating, breastfeeding or weaning, introduction of siblings, childcare and more. Toys and playtime are added to this toddler-friendly environment.
New Mothers Discussion Group
54 Nagle Avenue New York, NY 10040.
Tel: 212-569-6200 x247.
A discussion group for new mothers and their babies up to 1 year old. A good way to meet new people and explore new ways to care for your baby and yourself. Free to join, new members are always welcome. Meets Tuesdays 11:30am - 12:30pm. The discussion group is followed by Yoga Mommies, a yoga class for moms and their babies.
New Mothers' Support Groups
Tel: 212-781-6368.
Email: shaligher@yahoo.com.
Support, referral and information for new mothers in Washington Heights. Learn strategies to deal with the challenges your new role presents. Practice Shiatsu and Qi Gong to help soothe and comfort your baby and yourself. Be a part of a growing community of new families near you.
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Herbert Irving Pavilion, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10032.
Tel: 212-305-2500.
Fax: 212-305-8012.
Email: jab9029@nyp.org.
The university hospital of Columbia and Cornell is one the most comprehensive university hospitals in the world, with leading specialists in every field of medicine, and it's located right here in our neighborhood! In 2007 it was rated no. 6 nationwide by the U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll of America's Best Hospitals. In addition, its Medicaid managed-care plan is designed to offer the best in medicine to those who are Medicaid-eligible. And they reach out to our community through a variety of initiatives, described elsewhere in this guide.
North Manhattan Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
P.O. Box 3570, New York, NY 10163.
Tel: 212-642-6300.
Fax: 212-273-1604.
Email: rblawrence85@yahoo.com.
For 25 years, this service sorority has been committed to serving and supporting the culturally rich and diverse community of Northern Manhattan with a vision toward developing programs in the areas of academic growth for youth, cultural enrichment, political awareness, and improved community relations. Their mission is to provide "innovative programming with a far-reaching impact." The Sorority has a membership of more than 200,000 college-educated women in more than 900 chapters in the United States, the Caribbean, Asia, and Europe.
Northern Manhattan Community Voices Collaborative
60 Haven Avenue, Suite 3B, New York, NY 10032.
Tel: 212-304-7031.
Fax: 212-544-1905.
Email: jm721@columbia.edu.
A partnership of 35 community-based organizations and local health care providers working to improve the overall health of the Northern Manhattan community. They address the barriers that contribute to poor health, such as lack of insurance, language barriers, and cultural perceptions.
Northern Manhattan Environmental Justice Coalition
c/o West Harlem Environmental Action, 271 West 125th Street, Suite 308, New York, NY 10027.
Tel: 212-961-1000 x316.
Email: Yolande@weact.org.
The mission of the coalition is to initiate and implement a Northern Manhattan community planning process that will result in a just and equitable plan for waste disposal in New York City. Northern Manhattan already treat most of Manhattan's solid waste and houses one-third of New York City's MTA diesel buses, the largest bus fleet in the country. This coalition aims to prevent further deterioration in the environmental health of our communities.
Northern Manhattan Perinatal Partnership
127 West 127th Street, New York, NY 10027.
Tel: 212-665-2600.
Offers peer-led training and support services for teens, including "Holla Back," a pregnancy prevention program, and "Club Mom," which offers teen mothers an opportunity to receive health services.
Physician Referral Service
Columbia-Presbyterian College of Physicians and Surgeons, 630 West 168th Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10032.
Tel: 1-800-227-CPMC or 212-305-2500.
Fax: 212-585-6534.
Trained counselors handle inquiries about physicians as well as community and health education programs. Callers are provided with background information about health care providers including the specialty they require, education, age, sex, location, coverage, and area of sub-specialty.
Prenatal Support Group
Tel: 212-781-6368 x1.
Email: jessica@momsupport.org.
Get Support and information to address the questions that every pregnant woman is faced with: What type of mother will I be? What will it be like when I get home with the baby? How will my relationships change? Should I consider a doula or a baby nurse? How should I choose a pediatrician? What is the best way to find a babysitter that I can really trust? ... and more. Meet other pregnant women in this neighborhood.
Project STAY
21 Audubon Avenue (at 166th Street), New York, NY 10032.
Tel: 646-284-9725.
Fax: 646-284-9729.
Email: atc1@columbia.edu.
Funded by the New York State Department of Health's AIDS Institute, Project STAY provides comprehensive medical and psychosocial services to high-risk and HIV-positive youth between the ages of 12 and 24. For example, services include screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and HIV counseling and testing. For those youth who are HIV-positive, sensitive, developmentally appropriate medical and psychosocial care is available. Project STAY is housed in the same clinical facility as the Community Health and Education Program's Family Planning and Young Men's Clinic.
STD Control Clinic (NYC-DOH)
600 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032.
Tel: 212-865-7751, 212-304-5427.
Clinical examination and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, HIV testing, counseling, patient referrals.
Washington Heights Child Health Center
600 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032.
Tel: 212-795-0880.
Fax: 212-740-5545.
Provides immunizations, physicals and vision screenings to children in the community.
Washington Heights/Inwood GENE Project Coalition
519 West 189th Street, New York, NY 10040.
Fax: 212-994-6065.
Email: el.centro@verizon.net.
The WHI GENE Project Coalition is a network of community residents and health and human services organizations committed to improving the health and social wellbeing of the community through community genetics education and by increasing access to high-quality, linguistically and culturally appropriate genetic services.
Young Men's Clinic at New York-Presbyterian
21 Audubon Avenue (at 166th Street), 1st Floor, New York, NY 10032.
Tel: 212-342-3232.
Provides primary health care and reproductive health services to young men ages 12 to 29 years old. The clinic also provides STI and HIV testing and treatment. Young men can learn about birth control methods and male involvement in pregnancy planning and prevention. Free condoms are provided. The cost if free if the patient is under 19 years old and no more than $20 if the patient is 19-29 years old. Provides services regardless of insurance status. Short-term mental health counseling is also provided. The staff is fully bilingual in Spanish and English. Registration occurs on Mondays at 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Patients can come to the clinic on a walk-in basis; no appointment is needed.