New York City AIDS Housing Network

The New York City AIDS Housing Network (NYCAHN) is an award winning* membership organization comprised and led by low-income people living with HIV/AIDS working in a unique coalition with nonprofit housing providers and AIDS service organizations.

Given that housing is a human right, it is our mission to empower low-income people living with HIV/AIDS to organize our community, including the non-profits that serve us, to advocate for more housing, better housing and sound public policies for all people living with HIV/AIDS.

In the belief that real social change will not come about unless those who are most disenfranchised and the most directly impacted by public policies are the ones that take action, we engage in community organizing, direct action organizing, advocacy, popular education and participatory research. We seek to address the ROOT CAUSES OF THE ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE LIVES OF OUR MEMBERS, so we make the connection between human rights, civil & political rights and we see the link between housing & homelessness, criminal justice, welfare, immigration, AIDS & healthcare.

Given that we actively seek to build the power of the our community, we encourage you to get involved. For more information, contact us or click here for information about BECOMING A MEMBER.

Our Mailing Address is 80A Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217. Our Toll Free # is 877-615-2217 or 718-802-9540. Our Fax # is 718-802-9741.

In the belief that real social change will not come about unless those who are most disenfranchised and the most directly impacted by public policies are the ones that take action, we engage in community organizing, direct action organizing, advocacy, popular education and participatory research.

Given that we actively seek to build the power of the our community, we encourage you to get involved. For more information, contact us.

We are committed to participatory democracy guided by the following principles which all of our members strive to embrace:

creating a world that respects the human rights of all people.

respect, dignity and equality for everyone, regardless of HIV status, substance use or criminal justice history, immigration status, ability, age, culture, gender, or sexual orientation.

strengthening the power of our community.

building a just society where there is equal economic, social, and political opportunity for all.

working collectively and in coalition with all who share our principles in a non-judgmental manner.

celebrating the power of our diversity and our community.

supporting NYCAHN endorsed actions in every way, including committing to attending at least 2 visibility actions per year.

If you are homeless, click here for some resources

Click on Wake Up! Upcoming events for a printable list of upcoming events.

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*NYCAHN has been the recipient of the Union Square Award, Citizens NYC One City Award, Jennifer Flynn has been awarded the 2005 Robert Wood Johnson Community Health Leadership Award and a 2004 Hero Award from the NY City Council.

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VOCAL: VOICES OF COMMUNITY ADVOCATES & LEADERS-NY USERS UNION- HOLDS A GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING EVERY LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT NYCAHN, 80A FOURTH AVE. B/T ST. MARKS & BERGEN STS. TAKE THE 2,3,4,5,Q,B,D,M,N,R TRAIN TO ATLANTIC OR PACIFIC. CONTACT Jeremy FOR MORE INFO. CALL VOCAL AT 718-802-9540 X 18

The NYC AIDS Housing Advocacy Group meets every first Friday of the month. The December 13th due to the Drug Policy Alliance conference. Meetings are typically every first Thursday of the month same time and location. Always call Sean at NYCAHN to confirm: 718-802-9540 x 10.

HAS YOUR AGENCY RECEIVED YOUR COLA'S?? FILL OUT THE FORM SO WE KNOW.

HASA for All Campaign meeting

Join us every last Monday of the month to strategize about how to expand HASA benefits to low-income HIV+ asymptomatic individuals throughout the City!

Every Last Monday of the month, 4:00 p.m.

Call Shirlene at (718) 802-9540 x 17 for more information.

Youth CAHN meets every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. at NYCAHN, 80A Fourth Avenue, b/t St. Marks & Bergen Sts.

Take the 2,3,4,5,Q,B,D,M,N,R train to Pacific or Atlantic. For more information, call 718-802-9540 x 14 or contact Shahara Gibbs

Don't forget NYCAHN's Drop-In Center, every Tuesday between 12:30-5:30 pm

We offer showers, housing placement assistance, HIV prevention education and a food pantry to our members

NYCAHN, 80A Fourth Avenue, b/t St. Marks & Bergen Sts.

Take the 2,3,4,5,Q,B,D,M,N,R train to Pacific or Atlantic.

For more information about housing assistance, about the drop in center or HIV prevention education, call Shirlene at 718-802-9540 x 17

VOCAL Gives Out Clean Syringes Every Single Tuesday from 12-2pm and Thursday from 12-2pm.

You can also dispose of your used syringes at our storefront during those same hours.

For more information, contact Mike Duncan or call VOCAL at (718) 802-9540 x 18

VOCAL holds a Hepatitis C support group every Thursday at 1:00 p.m.

Flu Shots and Hepatitis A & B vaccinations are also available.

NYCAHN, 80A Fourth Avenue, b/t St. Marks & Bergen Sts.

Take the 2,3,4,5,Q,B,D,M,N,R train to Pacific or Atlantic.

For more information, contact Jeremy Saunders or call VOCAL at (718) 802-9540 x 16

For the dates and times of a NYCAHN sponsored Tenant Association, or if you are a HASA client and would like to form a tenant association in your building, please contact Jeremy Saunders at (718) 802-9540 x 16.

Click here for the NYCAHN Tenant Organizing Manual, written specifically for HASA clients.

JOIN NYCAHN'S NY VOTE REGISTRATION AND OUTREACH TEAM!

Become a NY VOTE Election District Captain in your supportive housing residence!

Contact Jeremy Saunders (718) 802-9540 x 16 for more information.