The Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center is based in East Harlem and supports primarily a broad, otherwise underserved population of children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 10 through 22) in East and Central Harlem. In a typical year, the MSAHC serves more than 10,000 patients, who log more than 50,000 visits. In addition to the kids from the neighboring community, others from throughout the five boroughs travel for up to five hours, round trip, to benefit from the MSAHC's welcoming environment, trust-inspiring staff, and affordable services.

Of all MSAHC's clients, 49% are Latino, 43% are African-American, 5% are White, 2% are Asian, 1% are Native American, and 99% are from East Harlem, Central Harlem, South Bronx, or other low-income New York City communities.

The Center is a free-standing building, which allows easy access to healthcare. Its multidisciplinary staff includes pediatricians who specialize in Adolescent Medicine, nurses and nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychiatrists, social workers, health educators, and support staff specially trained to work with adolescents.

The MSAHC offers a comprehensive array of medical, mental health, and reproductive health services, plus prevention education. Its multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, nutritionists, and other health workers strive to help teens make informed decisions. The MSAHC at Mount Sinai and each of the two school-based clinics and 12 community-based mental health and/or health education services are staffed by bilingual healthcare providers. They are available to assist teenagers with services, information, and support programs on a wide range of healthcare matters. While the facilities are easily accessible and welcoming, the information shared between care provider and teen is always private and confidential.

The Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center operates school-based clinics in two local high schools. Other special programs at the Center include support groups for rape and incest survivors and a parenting program for young adults. The MSAHC maintains its own confidential registration process and record room. The MSAHC respects the rights of minors to receive confidential health care.

We respect your privacy
All of our services are confidential and do not require parental consent. While we encourage you to talk with your parents, we understand that this is not always possible.

We're affordable
All of our health education, mental health, and family planning services are available at no cost to you. We accept Medicaid and most other medical insurance plans. Medicaid patients should always bring their Medicaid cards to the Center and can learn more about HealthFirst, a Medicaid managed care plan in which Mount Sinai is a provider, by speaking with a staff member.

If you are between the ages of 10 and 22, The Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center is here for you
Our doctors, nurses, social workers, and other medical staff can take care of all your healthcare needs.

The core values of the Adolescent Health Center are as follows:

• Adolescent Sensitive Care: The Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center is built upon respect for its patients. Care is provided to adolescents in a manner that respects their rights to make informed decisions, request confidential services and be co-partners in their own health care. All MSAHC staff are trained in providing services in a developmentally-appropriate manner.
• Comprehensive Care: The Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center ensures that every patient who visits the Center receives comprehensive health care. All patients can access primary medical, mental health and reproductive health care services at any time.
• Interdisciplinary Approach: The Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center employs staff to work as a team reflecting the need for a holistic approach to adolescent health care. Primary Care and Mental Health Teams include doctors, social workers, nurses and health educators from all medical disciplines.
• Accessible Services: The Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center is accessible and beneficial to adolescent patients because it is a place specifically designated for confidential adolescent care. The MSAHC offers flexible hours, treatment regardless of ability to pay, and extensive community outreach where patients live. The Center also provides a single point of entry for multiple services, including health education, prevention and counseling.