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HEAT has a full-force Clinic that provides comprehensive medical care, case management, HIV counseling and testing (C/T), mental health care, treatment adherence, outreach, support services, transgender healthcare, and access to research for youth ages 13-29. HEAT is also home to four outreach, education, and prevention programs - the Goddess Project, the Renaissance Project, Project Harmony and the Brooklyn is PrEP’d Project. Each program is dedicated to the wellness, empowerment, and health equity of youth in communities of color and youth living with HIV/AIDS. Our Projects are always hosting fun and free events learn more about them by clicking on their logo below.

Our team of highly qualified staff ensures all individuals receive compassionate care from people who understand their needs.

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"Empowering the Future:
HEAT, Health Equity for At-Risk Teens".

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We believe that every young person, regardless of their background, deserves access to quality health care and support. Our mission is to empower HIV+ and at-risk youth aged 13 - 29 by providing them with the resources they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Our Mission

Upcoming & Past Events

Stay up-to-date with our upcoming and past community outreach events by checking out our events.

  • Project Harmony Presents Dragula!: A Halloween Roller Skating Extravaganza
    Project Harmony Presents Dragula!: A Halloween Roller Skating Extravaganza
    Tue, Oct 29
    LeFrak Skating Rink in Prospect Park
    Oct 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
    LeFrak Skating Rink in Prospect Park , 171 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA
    Oct 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
    LeFrak Skating Rink in Prospect Park , 171 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA
    Join us if you dare on Tuesday October 29th from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. At LeFrak Skating Rink in Prospect Park (171 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11225).
  • HEAT's Transgender and Non-Binary Wellness Retreat
    HEAT's Transgender and Non-Binary Wellness Retreat
    Sat, Oct 26
    Brooklyn Community Pride Center
    Oct 26, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Brooklyn Community Pride Center, 1561 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA
    Oct 26, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Brooklyn Community Pride Center, 1561 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA
    Join us on Saturday October 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center. (1561 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11225) for a day of community, learning, and resources.
  • Threesomes Anyone?: You, Me, and PrEP
    Threesomes Anyone?: You, Me, and PrEP
    Thu, Oct 24
    Brooklyn Community Pride Center
    Oct 24, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
    Brooklyn Community Pride Center, 1561 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA
    Oct 24, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
    Brooklyn Community Pride Center, 1561 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA
    Let's talk about PrEP in relationships and debunk the stigma of safer sex practices in monogamous and ethical non-monogamous relationships.
  • Calling All Service Providers: HEAT's CAG Impact and Influence Event
    Calling All Service Providers: HEAT's CAG Impact and Influence Event
    Thu, Oct 17
    DOWNSTATE Lecture Hall 1A
    Oct 17, 2024, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    DOWNSTATE Lecture Hall 1A, 395 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA
    Oct 17, 2024, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    DOWNSTATE Lecture Hall 1A, 395 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA
    We are excited to invite you to the inaugural Community Advisory Group Impact and Influence Event hosted by the HEAT Program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
  •  More Than a Talent Show  presented by:  Project Harmony and Teens PACT
     More Than a Talent Show  presented by:  Project Harmony and Teens PACT
    Wed, Jul 31
    Brooklyn
    Jul 31, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Brooklyn, 850 New York Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA
    Jul 31, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Brooklyn, 850 New York Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA
    Join us for More Than a Talent Show: a night of drag, poetry, music and most importantly QUEER EXCELLENCE
  • The Trans Retreat is Back!
    The Trans Retreat is Back!
    Sat, May 25
    Brooklyn
    May 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM EDT
    Brooklyn, 1561 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA
    May 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM EDT
    Brooklyn, 1561 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA
    This event is open to trans femmes, mascs, and non-binary folks, ages 15 to 27 interested in learning more about medically transitioning and the resources available for them. There will be free food, giveaways, and gender-affirming supplies (binders, tuck kits, etc.)!

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If you would like to support this important work, please consider an online gift to HEAT: Health & Education Alternatives for Teens.

Empower the Next Generation

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For Clinical or Program Information Contact:

HEAT Program
SUNY DOWNSTATE HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
450 Clarkson Avenue, Basic Science Building 5-13
Brooklyn, NY 11203
phone: (718) 613-8543

Email: HEAT@downstate.edu 

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450 Clarkson Avenue, Box 93
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