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Tremont Neighborhood Health Action Center

Location: 1826 Arthur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

Email: BronxActionCenter@health.nyc.gov

Services and Activities Calendar

The Neighborhood Health Action Centers provide health and wellness services in Tremont, as part of New York City’s effort to promote health equity. 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 before the class. Click on any activity that interests you to learn more.

Wednesdays

Crib and Car Seat Distribution: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursdays

Baby Café (Breastfeeding Support Group): 1 to 2 p.m. (Spanish)

Events

Action Center Resources

Referrals to Community Resources

For help getting referrals to neighborhood resources such as insurance enrollment and community resources, contact 718-508-0653 or bronxactioncenter@health.nyc.gov.

Free Health Supplies

Pick up free KN95 masks, hand sanitizer and COVID-19 test kits. For more information, contact 646-941-9754 or bronxactioncenter@health.nyc.gov.

Meeting Space Available

To request to reserve the Tremont Action Center’s Multipurpose Room, please contact 646-939-0139 or bronxactioncenter@health.nyc.gov.

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, call 718-508-0741.

Free Pest Control Service

If a child in your home has asthma, and if you have a problem with roaches or mice, we may be able to help you get rid of them safely using non-toxic methods. Pest prevention education and cleaning supplies are included. For more information contact 718-508-0643 or ipm@health.nyc.gov

Smoking and Vaping Cessation

Adults 18 and old who smoke or vape and want to quit or cut back can receive a free one-month supply of tobacco treatment medications such as nicotine patches and lozenges. For more information, view the flyer:

Get Free Help if You Smoke or Vape (PDF)

Take Control NYC: Diabetes Workshops

Learn about diabetes and ways to manage your health with a registered dietician. Walk-ins are welcome.

For more information call 646-275-4773 or bronxactioncenter@health.nyc.gov

Gestational Diabetes Workshop

Learn about gestational diabetes and food preparation to support participants in having a healthy pregnancy journey.

For more information call 917-654-7283 or bronxactioncenter@health.nyc.gov

Weekly Services and Activities

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Crib and Car Seat Distribution

Families can get a car seat or safe sleep surface for their infant, if they need one.

Wednesdays, by appointment only
Car Seats: Must be at least 27 weeks pregnant.
Safe Sleep Surface: For infants newborn to 6 months.
To learn more about your eligibility for an appointment, call 718-508-0741 or email bronxactioncenter@health.nyc.gov.

Baby Café in Spanish (Breastfeeding Support Group)

This in-person and virtual 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 from participants. This month’s topics include:

Sessions in Spanish are on Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m.
Para inscribirse en las sesiones, visite la página de inscripción de Baby Café.
For more information, call 718-508-0741.

Re-Imagining the Cross Bronx Expressway

NYC and New York State are conducting a study about the Cross Bronx Expressway and its surrounding communities. This study will review the results of past transportation and health studies. It will also include surveying community residents and organizations for their ideas for the roadway.

The results of this study will help determine changes to the Expressway.

To learn more about this study, email CBX@planning.nyc.gov.