Harlem United's Housing programs are available to persons living with HIV/AIDS. Harlem United only accepts referrals for housing from NYC's Human Resource Administration's HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA). Questions for HASA can be directed to their ServiceLine, 212-971-0626.

Eligibility requirements can be found below under, "How do I apply for HASA?

Harlem United's Adult Day Health Center (ADHC) serves people living with HIV/AIDS in a friendly, stress-free, healing environment. The treatment center was established with the goal of assisting multiply-diagnosed clients adhere to complicated antiretroviral regimens while addressing other co-morbidities.

To be admitted into the healthcare program, you need to provide the following:

• A referral from a Doctor with written confirmation of HIV status, usually in the form of an M-11q or its equivalent form coming from the New York State Department of Corrections,
• Your most recent PPD testing status,
• A copy of your most recent Chest X-ray and
• Active Medical Insurance: Medicaid

Our Intake Specialists can be reached at the following:

Harlem United - ADHC West
123-125 West 124th Street
New York, NY 10027
212-531-1300

Harlem United - El Faro (Bilingual English/Spanish)
179 East 116th Street
New York, NY 10029
212-987-3707

• El Faro (179 East 116th Street, NY, NY 10029)
  Monday through Thursday, 8:00 to 7:30; Fridays; 8:30 to 5:00, Alternate Saturdays 9 to 1
• West side 9123-125 West 124th Street, NY, NY 10027)
  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 to 5:00; Wednesday. 8:30 to 7, Beginning September alt Saturdays

Medicaid is a program for New Yorkers who can't afford to pay for medical care.

You may be covered by Medicaid if:

• You have high medical bills.
• You receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
• You meet certain financial requirements.

For more details, use the ACCESS NY Public Health Insurance Eligibility Screening Tool to see which public health insurance programs you and your family may be eligible for.

You can apply for Medicaid in any one of the following ways: Write, phone, or go to your local department of social services. You can also mail in an Access NY Health Care application to your local department of social services, or apply with the help of an enrollment facilitator.

In New York City, contact the Human Resources Administration (HRA) by calling (718) 557-1399. Residents of the five boroughs of New York City may call toll free at 1-877-472-8411.

You can also apply at many clinics and hospitals: Harlem Hospital, Metropolitan, and Mt. Sinai

Residents of New York City can mail applications to the Human Resources Administration at:

Initial Eligibility Unit
HRA/Medical Assistance Program
P.O. Box 2798
New York, NY 10117-2273

To apply for Medicaid, you need to provide the following:

• Proof of age, like a birth certificate
• Proof of citizenship or alien status
• Recent paycheck stubs (if you are working)
• Proof of your income from sources like Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veteran's Benefits (VA), retirement
• If you or anyone who lives with you is 65 years old or older, certified blind, or certified disabled, you need to give information on bank accounts, insurance policies and other resources
• Proof of where you live, like a rent receipt, landlord statement, mortgage statement, or envelope from mail you received recently
• Insurance benefit card or the policy (if you have any other health insurance)
• Medicare Benefit Card (the red, white and blue card

HCH is an integrated harm reduction program providing services to homeless and transient populations with a history of substance use and mental health illnesses. "Homeless" is defined as anybody who does not have a lease in their name (i.e. living in shelters, on the street, in transitional housing, etc). HCH integrates Harlem United's Healthcare for the Homeless and Treatment for the Homeless programs.

Services provided, but are not limited to, access to healthcare, dental care, and psychiatric services; behavioral health services, individual and group counseling, case management, outreach and community organizing, and linkages/referrals to other programs.

HCH serves homeless and marginally housed men and women, and people with a history of substance use. Services are provided regardless of HIV status, insurance status, or immigration status.

HCH and Harlem United's Primary Care clinics provide walk-in services for healthcare appointments, however you are encouraged to call and make an appointment. If you have Medicaid, please bring your card with you. If you do not have Medicaid, we will assist you in getting your benefits in place.

HCH will provide you with individual and group counseling services to discuss topics such as substance use, harm reduction, safety from homelessness, vocational skills, life management and wellness living skills, and more.

HCH provides services to individuals with a history of substance use. You can be in any stage of preparation for recovery, and if you're not ready, that's fine to. We will work with you at achieving your goals, at your own pace. Our Treatment for the Homeless program will assist you with addressing how to minimize harms caused by substance use, and prepare you for a path of recovery if that's your goal.

We can provide HIV, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis C and Chlamydia testing.  All testing is free of charge.

We provide free HIV and STI testing Monday to Friday 10am to 4 pm at our 290 Lenox Avenue location.

For the summer months we have extended testing hours on Tuesdays and Wednesday 10am-630pm

No appointments necessary, walk-ins are welcomed.

You can obtain your Rapid HIV test results in about 20minutes, STI results can be picked up in about 1 week.

Blood tests are conducted for Syphilis and Hepatitis C testing. Urine collection is required for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea testing.

Depending on client flow, clients can expect to be seen within 20-30minutes