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
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 Fit Bit while supplies last.
- Register for a class series. You can also sign up to receive updates for when new classes are scheduled.
- Upcoming in-person sessions:
- Tuesdays, November 7 to December 3 | 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. | 376 Throop Avenue, Brooklyn | Hosted by NEBHDCO
- Please note this class will begin on Thursday, November 7, due to Election Day, but the remaining classes will meet on Tuesdays.
- Tuesdays, November 12 to December 10 | 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Bedford Health Center, 485 Throop Avenue, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Brooklyn
- Upcoming online sessions:
- Thursdays, October 10 to November 14 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Link will be provided after registration.
- For more information or questions, contact Tanisha Herrera-Pearce at 718-637-5226 or email therrera@health.nyc.gov.
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
This six-week virtual workshop supports those with hypertension or at risk to learn how to manage symptoms and medications, eat healthy and create an exercise program.
- Classes are on Tuesdays, beginning August 13
- 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- For more information, contact BrooklynNH@Health.nyc.gov or call 718-637-5304.
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Events
COVID & Flu Vaccine Clinic
The flu and COVID-19 vaccines have been updated for 2024-2025.The vaccines at this event are provided at no cost, regardless of immigration status, insurance or ability to pay. Walk-ins accepted.
- Thursday, October 17, to Wednesday, October 30
- Mondays through Saturdays
- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Mammogram Bus
In partnership with the American-Italian Cancer Foundation, we will host the Mammogram Bus to offer no-cost mammograms. No co-pays are required and deductibles are waived. Uninsured patients are welcome. Eligibility includes women age 40 to 57, currently living in New York City, who have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months. Bring your photo ID and health insurance card (if insured). Appointments are required.
- Friday, October 11, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- To schedule an appointment, email Concessa Joseph at cjosephleconte@health.nyc.gov or call 718-637-5317 or 1-877-628-9090.
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, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Classes will not be held on July 5, August 23, August 30, September 6 and October 11
Fresh Food Fridays Farmers Market
The Campaign Against Hunger will be outside of our office with their Fresh Vibes Truck filled with fresh fruits and vegetables for the community to purchase using Health Bucks, SNAP benefits and cash.
- Second and fourth Friday of each month
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- For more information or questions, contact Concessa Joseph at 718-637-5317 or email cjosephleconte@health.nyc.gov.
Soca Sweat Dance Fitness with Sherry
This dance fitness class provides you with a fun full-body workout. Soca Sweat will invigorate and refresh the mind, body and soul.
- Every Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
- For more information or questions, contact Concessa Joseph at 718-637-5317 or email cjosephleconte@health.nyc.gov.
- Classes will not be held on July 2, 16 and 23
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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.