Harlem Health Advocacy Partners
Many people living in East and Central Harlem, especially residents of public housing, are sicker than other New Yorkers. This is because housing, access to healthy foods, safe parks and other neighborhood conditions affect people's health.
To improve well-being in these neighborhoods, the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness has contracted with Public Health Solutions to implement Harlem Health Advocacy Partners with health insurance navigation support through Single Stop's Health Advocates.
Services
Community Health Workers can help you:
- Set health goals
- Manage existing chronic diseases
- Connect to local health and social services
Health Advocates can help you:
- Find affordable or low-cost health insurance
- Understand medical bills
- Review health plan options
Group Wellness Activities
Harlem Health Advocacy Partners also organizes in-person and virtual group wellness activities, such as walking groups, peer support groups and workshops to help you quit smoking. These activities are open to all East and Central Harlem residents.
Locations
Harlem Health Advocacy Partners is currently working in the following five New York City Housing Authority developments in East and Central Harlem:
- Carver Houses
- Clinton Houses
- Corsi Houses
- East 111th St
- Jefferson Houses
- Johnson Houses
- King Towers
- Lehman Village
- Taft Houses
- Wagner Houses
- Washington Houses
- White Houses
Partners
Harlem Health Advocacy Partners is a team effort. Our partners include:
- The NYC Center for Health Equity's Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Centers
- New York City Housing Authority
- NYU-CUNY Prevention Research Center
You can reach us for information at HHAP@healthsolutions.org or (646) 619-6737.