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What are your services?African Services provides a range of free health, legal and social support services for immigrants in New York City. Our food pantry, ESL classes, hospital escort, immigration and legal assistance, testing center and HIV care and support services are a resource for anyone in need. 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. Do you have English classes?Yes, we offer free English as a Second Language classes and literacy instruction three evenings a week. Do you have services for families and children?African Services has an HIV Case Management Program that provides supportive services for families coping with an HIV diagnosis. 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 hospitals and clinics throughout New York City with whom we have established partnership agreements. How much do services cost?Our services are free. For some legal services, there may be minimal charges for filing fees. Do you have to be African to receive services?No. Our services are available to all individuals regardless of immigration status; national, racial; religious or ethnic background; age, gender or sexual orientation. What are your hours of operation?African Services is open Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm. Our testing center is open until 4:30pm daily. Service is available on a walk-in basis. We are located at: Directions: Take the 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 with offices in Harlem. We also have offices and clinics in Ethiopia. How can I establish a linkage agreement with African Services?Providers should contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to inquire about establishing a linkage agreement with African Services. Are there internship and volunteer opportunities at African Services?Check our current list of volunteer and internship opportunities. Where does African Services receive its funding?We are funded through a combination of individual, corporate and government sources. For a list of current donors, refer to our latest annual report. How can I support your advocacy work?Contact African Services' This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to get involved in our advocacy work on immigration, health rights and global AIDS. How can I sign up for your newsletter?Sign up online to receive our newsletter. To change your mailing address, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . How can I make a donation to African Services?Secure donations can be made online. Or send a check, payable to African Services Committee, to: I'm having trouble placing a t-shirt order online.Try resubmitting your order or contact our This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for assistance: (212) 222-3882 x130. |
