Bridging Access to Care

02/01/2021

Protect & Grow
Medicaid Health Homes save lives and money!

#HealthHomes #Medicaid #carlheastie #andreastewartcousins #kathyhochul #andrewcuomo #bacny

01/29/2021

Bridging Access to Care believes that having access to quality mental health treatment should not be limited by your zip code. Think of Home and Community-Based Services, aka HCBS, like UBER Eats for your mental health. Whether you live on Gun Hill Road in the Bronx or Far Rockaway in Queens, we come to you!

Contact us via [email protected] or 347-505-5140 for more information on how you can get help from the comforts of your home.

#BACNY

01/20/2021

#inauguration #BACNY #democracy

01/19/2021

Still thinking about a new year’s resolution? Our Step Together Program is here to help with weekly supportive groups, HIV/HEP C testing, case management services and clinical counseling.

Email [email protected] for more information.

#BACNY #wellness #Menwhohavesexwithmen #Menofcolor #LGBTQ #Gay #Bisexual

01/18/2021

Bridging Access to Care honors the memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.⁣
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On this day, we reflect on his words – Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. (“Letter from a Birmingham Jail” written in April 1963) and cannot agree more that shared accountability and responsibility are essential to our community’s integrity. ⁣
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#bacny ⁣

01/13/2021

New Yorker 65 Or Older? You Can Get Vaccinated!

Visit nyc.gov/vaccinefinder

Call 877-VAX4NYC

Eligible groups: nyc.gov/covidvaccinedistribution

#BACNY

01/13/2021

Did you recently recovered from COVID-19? If you do, and want to talk about how your mental health might have impacted your recovery, give us a call at please at 347-505-5120 or 347-505-5125 to schedule a consultation.

https://nypost.com/2020/11/09/many-covid-19-patients-later-develop-mental-illness-study-finds/

01/11/2021

Have you ever been called lazy? Not focused? Told you always procrastinate? Did you know at the root of procrastination is usually some kind of fear? Figuring out what your fear is and how to resolve it is the key to not feeling stuck or being “lazy”.

Contact our Home and Community Based Services at [email protected] or 347-505-5140 for more information on how you can be helped from the comforts of your home.

Hashtags: #BACNY #wellness #traumainformedcare #covid19 #recovery #rehabilitation #independentliving #community #hcbs #accesscarewithhcbs #breakingthecycle #mentalhealth #meantalhealthawareness #fear #ADHC

01/11/2021

Find out if you are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, and where you can obtain it.

Am I Eligible For The Vaccine: http://bit.ly/COVID19AmIEligible
Vaccine Location Finder: http://bit.ly/COVID19VaccineFinder

#BACNY

01/07/2021

Likely many of you, we are deeply disturbed and angered by the insurrection led by supporters of the current POTUS yesterday, and we stand by you to condemn violence and assault to our nation’s Capitol and Democracy.

#BACNY #community #democracy

01/01/2021

Welcome 2021!

#BACNY #wellness #hope

12/30/2020

#latepost - So grateful for the donation from MetroPlus Health and Joanna, Anthony Beckford, @BMPMINC2020, the McDaniel’s, Malcolm and his wife, and the dedication of BAC staff and volunteers – Nya, Kimberly, Ms. Beicon, we were able to bring a lot of smiles to our community last week!

We packed and delivered -
126 bags of clothes and 120 bags of personal hygiene products (deodorant and toothpaste) to a men's shelter in Brownsville,
&
160 bags of clothes, 180 bags of personal hygiene products (deodorant, sanitary napkins, and toothpaste bags), and five boxes of pampers to a women and children shelter in Crown Heights.

Thank you all! We appreciate you!

#BACNY #Wellness #Givingseason #community

12/24/2020

We are so glad you were part of our 2020! Happy Holidays!!

#BACNY #wellness #community

12/16/2020

We are thrilled that Rose Farmers and Brenda's Basket are offering 40% discount to all our supporters for their next online order. In return, they are asking you to consider making a donation to support Bridging Access to Care.

It's a great deal!

Rose Farmers - https://www.rosefarmers.com/?aid=Q3F
Brenda's Baskets - http://www.brendasbaskets.com/?aid=G74
BAC Donate page - https://bac-ny.networkforgood.com/projects/114603-bac-fund-development-home-page

12/15/2020

#StepTogether is hosting support groups on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, followed by art journaling groups from 3 PM to 4 PM.

HIV/Hep C testing, case management, and clinical counseling are all available!

#Happyholidays #SteptogetherTuesdays #BACny #Mensleepingwithmen #Menofcolor #LGBTQ+ #Gay #Bisexual

12/11/2020

from Bridging Access to Care:
May your days be as bright as this festival of lights. Sending you all wellness, peace, and wisdom.

12/10/2020

Want to learn more about the implications of COVID-19 for Mental Health and Substance Use? Check out this piece from the experts at the Kaiser Family Foundation – https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/the-implications-of-covid-19-for-mental-health-and-substance-use/

#BACNY

12/08/2020

Bridging Access to Care will join Mending Broken Pieces Ministries Inc. and Rockaway Home Care on Tuesday, December 8th to give out food and provide HIV testing. Come by.

#BACNY

12/03/2020

Our Executive Director, Nadine Akinyemi, presented at the NYS AIDS Institute Ending The Epidemic (ETE) Summit on how applying a trauma-informed care model has enhanced the value and impact of our work.

DM us if you would like a copy of the presentation materials.

#BACNY #traumainformedcare #wellness #HIV #EndingtheEpidemic

12/02/2020

Bridging Access to Care's cover photo

12/01/2020

Join the worldwide movement of #GivingTuesday!

Today is #WorldAIDSDay and #GivingTuesday. Today we remember and honor the lives we've lost and to celebrate those who continue to live a productive life due to progress made in screening, testing, and treatment.

As the first HIV/AIDS organization in Brooklyn, Bridging Access to Care is now a multi-service community health care organization.

Today and every day, we remain committed to ending this epidemic in New York. We do this by routinizing HIV screening and testing and coordinating health and behavioral health care for persons living with HIV/AIDS using an evidence-based and trauma-informed approach.

Please consider supporting our work.

During these challenging times, the priorities of Bridging Access to Care are to ensure our staff and clients remain safe and healthy and to address some of the immediate needs of the communities we serve. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pa...

11/30/2020

Bridging Access to Care will be conducting a workshop on trauma-informed care at the World AIDS Day Ending the Epidemic Summit this week. We look forward to sharing how we incorporate trauma-informed care to increase routine HIV screening and testing and improve retention in and linkage to care.

#BACNY #wellness #traumainformedcare #endingtheepidemic #ETE #HIV #WorldAIDSDay

11/26/2020

On this day, we want to take a moment to thank our staff and supporters for their unwavering commitment and dedication to serve the most vulnerable in these unprecedented times. We are grateful for all that you have offered and do everyday to ensure our community is safe and healthy.

Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving.

#BACNY #Wellness #Community #Thanksgiving

11/23/2020

Join us tomorrow, Nov 24, at 2:15 PM for a conversation with Ms. Cecilia Gentili, an award-winning playwright and actress. She will share with us her experience playing Ms. Orlando in POSE.

DM for link to the event.

11/20/2020

While it is important to acknowledge their deaths, we must learn to celebrate the lives of Transgender people. Give them their flowers while they are still here. Transgender life is valuable and should be celebrated as such.

This is a list of the trans people who have died from October 6th, 2019 to September 30th, 2020. This may not be a complete list as we do not know who’s deaths were not reported or were not recognized as transgender. In their memory, please. #saytheirnames:

1. Corbin Ray Bach, 23, Oct 6th, 2019, Paducah, Kentucky
2. Christine Zephier, 23, Oct 10th, 2019, Mankato, Minnesota
3. Daphne Dorman, 44, Oct 11th, 2019, San Francisco, California
4. Brianna “BB” Hill, 30, Oct 14th, 2019, Kansas City, Missouri
5. Nikki Kuhnhausen, 17, Dec 7th, 2019, Larch Mountain, Oregon
6. Angel Rose Garcia, 21, Dec 10th, 2019, Hyattsville, Maryland
7. Alice Carter ("Baby Alice"), 35, Dec 18th, 2019, Washington, D. C.
8. Yahira Nesby, 33, Dec 19th, 2019, Brooklyn, New York
9. Mia Penny, 26, Dec 29th, 2019, Washington, D.C.
10. Dustin Parker, 25, Jan 1st, 2020, McAlester, Oklahoma
11. Alex McCray, 22, Jan 4th, 2020, St. Louis, Missouri
12. Camila María Concepción, 28, Feb 21st, 2020, Los Angeles, California
13. Neulisa Luciano Ruiz, Feb. 24th, Puerto Rico
14. Yampi Mendez Arocho, 19, March 5th, 2020, Puerto Rico
15. John Scott Devore/Scottlyn Kelly Devore, 51, Mar 12th, 2020, Augusta, Georgia
16. Monica Diamond, 34, Mar 18th, 2020, Charlotte, North Carolina
17. Lexi "Ebony" Sutton, 33, Mar 28th, 2020, Harlem, New York
18. Lorena Borjas, 59, Mar 30th, 2020, Queens, New York
19. Ashley Moore, 26, Apr 1st, 2020, Newark, New Jersey
20. Henrietta Robinson, 79, Apr 3rd, 2020, Miami, Florida
21. Johanna Metzger, , Apr 11th, 2020, Baltimore, Maryland
22. Penelope Diaz Ramirez, April 13th, 2020 Puerto Rico
23. Serena Angelique Velazquez Ramos, April 21st, 2020 Puerto Rico
24. Layla Pelaez Sanchez, 21, April 21st, 2020 Puerto Rico
25. Nina Pop, 28, May 3rd, 2020, Sikeston, Missouri
26. Helle Jae O’Regan, 20, May 6th, 2020, San Antonio, Texas
27. Jayne Thompson, 33, May 9th, 2020, Orchard Mesa, Colorado
28. Tony McDade, 38, May 27th, 2020, Tallahassee, Florida
29. Selena Reyes-Hernandez, 37, May 31st, 2020, Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois
30. Name Unknown, Age 16 to 20, Jun 6th, 2020, Chicago, Illinois
31. Riah Milton, 25, Jun 9th, 2020, Liberty Township, Cincinnati, Ohio
32. Dominique "Rem'mie" Fells, 27, Jun 9th, 2020, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
33. Brian Powers ("Eagle"), Jun 13th, 2020, Akron, Ohio
34. Brayla Stone, 17, Jun 25th, 2020, Sherwood, Arkansas
35. Tatiana Hall, 22, Jun 30th, 2020, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
36. Merci Mack Richey, 22, Jun 30th, 2020, Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas
37. Draya McCarty, 28, Jun 30th, 2020, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
38. Shaki Peters, 32, Jul 1st, 2020, Amite City, Louisiana
39. Bree Black, 27, Jul 3rd, 2020, Pompano Beach, Florida
40. Summer Taylor, 24, Jul 4th, 2020, Seattle, Washington

11/14/2020

Council Member Farah N. Louis

Testing Sites: nyc.gov/covidtest

CityMD Urgent Care- Flatbush Junction
2125 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 489-3557

Citywide Urgent Care - Brooklyn
2361 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 703-7788

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health,
East New York(Midwood)
1223 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230
(844) 692-4692

Centers Urgent Care
4426 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 635-9700

11/11/2020

@BridgingAccessToCare honors and thanks America's veterans, this and every day.

#BACNY

11/11/2020

Don’t judge yourself too hard. Seeking help is not a weakness. It is about improving the person you are so you can reach your full potential. DM or call 347-505-5120.

#BACNY #wellness #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #traumainformedcare #recovery #depression

11/11/2020

We are so proud of you, Lawrence Norman! You are the true COVID-19 Hero!

Lawrence received a special award from the Brooklyn Borough President Office today for his extraordinary efforts to support communities in need during crisis.

Thank you, Lawrence, for all that you do!

11/06/2020

We had a fun time with our clients at a special Halloween Horror Movie Screening event last week (social distancing observed).

#BACNY #wellness #halloween

11/03/2020

BAC's Chief Program Officer, Eileen Sunshine, and Chief of Staff, Esther Lok, voted this morning!

Go vote! Poll stations are open now till 9 PM.
Visit http://vote.nyc

#BACNY #bebetterbrooklyn #democracy #presidentialelection #ourfuture

10/30/2020

Donate now to help formerly homeless men and women

Only two days before sydney ruby runs the virtual NYC Marathon! Show her some love as she runs to promote wellness and support BAC!

On November 1, I will be running the virtual New York City Marathon to promote health and wellness in under-served minority communities. As a member Old Man Run Club and Brooklyn Track Club, I have chosen to raise funds for Bridging Access to Ca...

10/26/2020

Pop-Up Food Pantry Today!

We are partnering with GrowNYC and Flatbush Garden Tenants Association to distribute food to community members! Our mobile testing unit will be onsite as well.

Details: 1404 Brooklyn Avenue | 12-2 PM, October 26, 2020.

Here is a picture of our dear Bridging Access to Care Board Chair Ms. Small and Outreach & Testing Coordinator, Lawrence, a couple weeks ago .
#BACNY #wellness #community #families #FYP #covid19 #foodinsecurity #emergencyfood #GrowNYC

10/25/2020

It’s time to learn more about PrEP!

#BACNY #wellness #traumainformedcare #PrEP #sexualhealth #hivtesting #stopHIV