African Services Committee

Also Known As:ASC
Sponsor/Parent Agency:ECDC
Address:429 W 127 Street New York NY 10027
Telephone(s):212-222-3882 212-222-7067
Fax:212-222-7067
E-mail:info@africanservices.org
World Wide Web: http://www.africanservices.org

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Description:

Offers counseling and support for HIV-positive people. Resettles refugees from all over the world. Support groups available. Offers legal services for a nominal fee. Offers TB testing for a fee. Also offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes; legal and immigration advocacy; food pantry; new clothing distribution; and referral to Microfinance Lenders for Small Business Loans. Publishes multilingual brochure on HIV.

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Hours:

Mon-Fri 9-5; Testing Center open Mon-Thurs 9-3:30

Eligibility Requirements:

All refugees; HIV+ African, Middle Eastern & Caribbean immigrants.

Admission Requirements/Documents:

I-94 for refugees.

Fees/Methods of Payment:Free. TB test: $40.00
Access for People with Disabilities:Multiple floors, elevators.

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Services Offered:AIDS / HIV Issues, Clothing, Emergency Food, English as a Second Language, Legal Counseling, Mental Health Care and Counseling, Mutual Support Groups, Refugee Resettlement Services, 

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Languages Offered:Amharic, Bambara, French, Haitian Creole, Mandingo, Spanish, Wolof, Yoruba, 

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Target Groups(Ethnic):Africans, Caribbeans, Middle Easterners, 

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Target Groups(By Need):HIV-positive Persons, Refugees / Entrants / Asylees, English Language Learners, 

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