New York Indian Council

Healthcare. Culture. Community. For Native People in NYC.

Who We Serve

New York Indian Council is an Urban Indian Organization providing culturally grounded support to American Indian and Alaska Native individuals and families across all five boroughs of New York City. Whether you’re new to the city or have roots here going back generations, we’re here to help you stay connected to community, culture, and care.

Our Services

At NYIC, we offer a wide range of health and wellness services designed specifically for Native individuals and families living in New York City. Whether you need support accessing care, navigating insurance, or connecting with culturally grounded healing practices, our team is here to help. Explore our core programs below.

  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

  • Immunization Clinics

  • Substance Abuse Services

  • Mental Health Services

  • Dental Care

  • Case Management & Navigation

  • Safe Spaces

  • Community Health Education

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jet Dental is coming August 7th to provide onsite cleanings, x-rays, and exams for enrolled NYIC members at no cost! Register today!

New York Indian Council
21-25 44th Avenue, Suite 102, Long Island City, NY 11101

August 7 - Free Dental Clinic

Community Voices

“With NYIC’s help, I finally got health insurance and it changed everything. After years of struggling, I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and received a CPAP machine worth over $3,000, completely covered. My therapy and medications are fully paid for, and I can visit my doctor or drop into an urgent care anytime, for any reason, without paying a cent. This organization, led by members of my own community, truly changed my life. I hope that we all get the chance to experience this kind of care and more.”

Anonymous NYIC Member

"NYIC changed everything for me."

I first discovered NYIC through a subway ad, not knowing I’d find such an incredible level of professionalism and care. During a tough time in my health journey, NYIC made me feel truly supported—emotionally, financially, and culturally. I no longer felt alone. I felt my Native community standing beside me.

Would I recommend NYIC? Without a doubt.
I’ve already started encouraging other Native people in NYC to connect with them. The support I’ve received has been fast, personal, and deeply effective—something I had never experienced before when navigating healthcare on my own.

NYIC helped me focus on healing.
They handled the hard parts—financial paperwork, scheduling, coordination with my medical team—so I could focus on getting better. Their team is knowledgeable, compassionate, and truly efficient.

One of the biggest changes? I can literally see better.
NYIC helped me access a life-changing medication for my eyes—something I could never have managed or afforded on my own. Thanks to them, my healthcare access has improved dramatically, and so has my quality of life.

Judith Sweetwater Grodowitz, Member since 2023