Health & Wellness Strategies
Programs
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Scattered-Site Housing
HWS provides 60 units of Scattered-Site Housing for 15 families and 45 individuals living with HIV or AIDS. Supported by the New York City Human Resources Administration, HCCI provides case management; individual, family and group counseling; support groups, permanency planning; and risk reduction and support.
Food Card and Access Program
HCCI is one of five community-based organizations (CBO) that partner with the United Way of New York City (UWNYC) to pre-screen Harlem residents in targeted neighborhoods who might be eligible for food stamp benefits.
Community Health Advocate Program
HCCI provides the community with updated information on new Health Insurance programs available for our community. Our presnetations are brief and we cover topics such as Medicare update, How to advocate for yourself, Understanding Medicaid managed care, How to choose the right health insurance plan.
Keeping Harlem Healthy
These wonderful, easy to understand workshops educate community residents on strategies to prevent heart attack and stroke.
Topics include: Understanding Cholesterol, Understanding High Blood Pressure, and Understanding Diabetes. These Powerpoint workshops are visually entertaining and engaging for participants.
Special Supplemental Nutrition progrom for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Twice weekly, the Resource Center signs up qualifying mothers and their children for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children which helps improve the health of those who are at nutritional risk. WIC is at 2749 8th Avenue (Corner of 146th Street) Tuesdays and Fridays 10:00am to 2:00pm