Can you provide interpretation? What languages does your staff speak?
Yes, we provide medical interpretation through our hospital escort and HIV care and support programs.
African Services is also contracted to provide interpretation services
at hospitals and clinics throughout he city. Languages spoken on staff
include French, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Abbey, Attie,
Bambara, Baoule, Balengou, Bemba, Dioula, Dogon, Fulani, Kiswahili,
Luvale, Luganda, Mandingo, Malenke, Medumba, Nyanja, Pulaar, Rukiga,
Ruoro, Runyankore, Senoufo, Serere, Soninke, Tiggriggna, Tonga, and
Wolof.
African Services has an HIV Case Management Program that provides supportive services for families with an HIV diagnosis.
In some cases, we may be able to provide general counseling and mediation to other families in need.
Do you provide HIV testing?
Yes, we have an on-site testing center and offer free and confidential testing for HIV, STDs, TB, Hepatitis B & C and pregnancy.
Do I need to have medical insurance to be served?
No,
all our services are provided free of charge to anyone in need. We also
help clients without insurance to access additional free or low-cost
care at hospitals throughout the city.
Where do you send clients for health care and services?
Clients are referred to our linked partners for health care and other services.
How much do services cost?
Our services are free. In some cases, there may be charges for legal filing fees.
Do you have to be African to receive services?
No,
our services are open to all individuals regardless of ethnicity,
national origin, immigration status, race, religion, gender, age, or
sexual orientation.
What are your hours of operation?
African
Services is open Monday through Friday and from 9am-5pm. The testing
center is open later several nights a week (call for information).
Walk-in clients are welcome and appointments are also available.
We are located at:
429 West 127th Street, 2nd floor
between Morningside and Amsterdam
New York, NY 10027
Tel: 212-222-3882
Directions: A, B, C or D to 125th/St. Nicholas or 1 train to 125th/Broadway
Do you have other offices?
African
Services is based in New York City and our office is in Harlem. We also
have offices in Ethiopia where we operate HIV testing centers in Addis
Ababa, Kombolcha and Mekele.
How can I establish a linkage agreement with African Services?
Providers should contact the Health Programs Director to inquire about establishing a linkage agreement with African Services.
Are there internship and volunteer opportunities at African Services?
