Healthcare Services for Native Community Members in NYC

The New York Indian Council (NYIC) provides comprehensive, culturally grounded healthcare services for Native individuals and families of all ages. Whether you need primary care, specialty treatment, dental or behavioral health services, our goal is to make sure you receive the care you deserve—with respect for your identity and traditions.

Our Wellness Case Managers will work with you one-on-one to assess your health needs and connect you with trusted Treatment Center partners across all five boroughs of New York City. We help coordinate appointments, follow-ups, and referrals so nothing falls through the cracks.

If you’re uninsured or underinsured, we can help you access free or low-cost health coverage through our insurance partners. Plans are available based on your income and family size, and we’ll walk you through the entire enrollment process.

NYIC is also a proud partner of the New York State Division of Veterans’ Services and an active member of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, reinforcing our commitment to Native health, empowerment, and advocacy in every community we serve.

Your Covered Care Includes:

    • Help enrolling in health insurance (Medicaid, Marketplace, and IHS-related programs)

    • In-person and virtual health education workshops

    • Wellness newsletters with Indigenous recipes, mindfulness tools, and prevention tips

    • Outreach at powwows, schools, and community events

    • Referrals to culturally competent medical providers

    • Free vaccines for all ages in partnership with Urban Health Plan

    • COVID-19, flu, childhood immunizations, and more

    • Education about vaccine safety and seasonal illness prevention

    • Individual, group, and family support for addiction and recovery

    • Virtual and in-person Talking Circles

    • School and community prevention education

    • Harm reduction, overdose prevention, and opioid safety

    • Transportation support for treatment appointments

    • Referrals to culturally informed therapists and behavioral health providers

    • Safe spaces for private telehealth sessions

    • Support for suicide prevention, depression, and domestic violence

    • Mental health screenings (PHQ-9, suicide risk)

    • Free mobile dental clinics twice per month via Jet Dental

    • Cleanings, X-rays, exams, fillings, and scaling

    • On-site and event-based access (including powwows)

    • Referrals for more complex procedures

    • Transportation assistance to dental appointments

    • One-on-one support with treatment planning and follow-up

    • Referrals for medical, dental, mental health, housing, legal aid, and more

    • Phone, email, or in-person assistance with forms, appointments, and services

    • Private rooms for telehealth and virtual therapy

    • In-office support for clients who need quiet, secure access to remote care

    • Health workshops in schools and public spaces

    • Events focused on:

      • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

      • HIV/STI prevention

      • Healthy relationships and emotional wellness

      • Indigenous cultural and recreational healing activities