BEACON CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

Provides culturally sensitive, trauma-informed mental health care through a behavioral health team consisting of licensed counselors, a clinical social worker, an intake coordinator, and a psychiatrist. Services include diagnosis and treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorders, as well as individual counseling and referrals to social services.

Conducts community outreach through health screenings, food and winter coat distributions, backpack giveaways, mobile mammogram services, and free healthy food distribution. These initiatives promote health and wellness beyond clinical settings and serve immigrant families and vulnerable populations on Staten Island.

Offers comprehensive diabetic care including pre-diabetic counseling, personalized care plans, and diabetic foot care. Services integrate mind, body, and spirit with a team-based approach to manage blood sugar levels and prevent complications, supported by in-house podiatry for non-healing wounds and nerve-related issues.

Enrolls pregnant women and eligible children in Presumptive Eligibility for temporary New York State Medicaid coverage while their applications are being processed, facilitating timely access to care.

Provides ongoing primary and behavioral health services at an immigrant shelter with 95 full rooms on Staten Island, ensuring continuity of care for a vulnerable population.

Partners with HealthMark Group to manage the release of medical records and operates a secure patient portal that allows patients to request appointments, communicate with staff, update forms, and make payments, improving access and continuity of care.

Provides obstetric care for mothers and babies during and after pregnancy, and pediatric services including routine checkups, vaccinations, and acute illness treatment. Pediatric care includes Saturday hours, flexible scheduling for working families, 24/7 on-call support, and participation in the Reach Out and Read program by distributing free books at checkups.

Provides focused on-site specialty care including podiatry, nutrition counseling, and spiritual care. Podiatry services include routine diabetic foot care and treatment for acute injuries, delivered by an in-house provider.

Provides comprehensive primary care including annual checkups, vaccinations, acute illness treatment, preventive screenings, chronic disease management, and women's health services such as gynecological care and pregnancy guidance. Care is delivered at a health center facility located at 2079 Forest Avenue in Staten Island, NY, with services tailored to uninsured and underinsured populations through sliding fee scales.

Offers the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) and Community Assistance Program (CAP) to provide subsidized health care for uninsured or underinsured individuals using a sliding fee scale. CAP provides flexible payment arrangements for patients who do not qualify for NAP, ensuring affordability and access.

Offers training and mentorship programs in urban community health for medical students, physicians, and academic institutions, contributing to workforce development in underserved areas.