Ally Care Center

914-493-7700

The Ally Care Center at Westchester Medical Center welcomes you and all LGBTQ+ individuals, including those living with or at risk for HIV. In our safe and respectful environment, we provide whole-person care that addresses both physical and emotional well-being. This includes routine care, testing, and mental health services. 

Our committed team will not turn you away. We work closely with you to understand your needs and connect you to the right support. And as part of the WMCHealth network, you’ll have access to a full range of health specialists. 

Ally Care Center Services at Westchester Medical Center 

We provide expert medical care, along with support services to help you live well. 

Medical Care

  • Sexual health education
  • Primary and preventive care 
  • Routine checkups and screenings
  • Mental health care and substance use treatment 
  • Confidential testing and treatment for STIs, including HIV and Hepatitis C 
  • Antiretroviral therapy including injectable treatment with cabotegravir-rilpivirine 
  • HIV treatment and prevention—pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medications, including injectable cabotegravir, and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) monitoring and medications

Support Services 

  • Case management and peer support 
  • Aging-related needs for people living with HIV 
  • Connection to job training and employment programs 
  • Help with insurance, housing, food, and transportation 
  • Care for undocumented patients and those without insurance 
Our Approach to Inclusive Care
We want you to feel safe, seen, and supported from the moment you walk in the door. Our care team includes people who respect and reflect the communities we serve:
  • Many of our staff identify as LGBTQ+. And they speak multiple languages, including Spanish, French, and Haitian Creole.
  • We ask for your pronouns, wear pronoun pins, and use your chosen name in every interaction.
  • We train our team regularly on how to create a safe and welcoming space every time you visit.
Extra Support for Your Health, No Matter Your Age
Our special programs help you get care that fits your life—whether you’re young or older:
  • Our Living Plus Program supports people over 50 who are living with HIV. We help with rehab-to-home care, provide medical equipment like walkers or blood pressure cuffs, and offer a memory group to strengthen focus, recall, and community.
  • For our patients under 18 living with HIV, we connect you with pediatric experts, a dedicated case manager, and peer support to help you gain independence in your healthcare.
  • For patients newly diagnosed with HIV or struggling to take their medication, our Retention and Adherence Specialists provide strategies and support to help you stay engaged in care and adherent to your medications.
  • Our Ryan White Support Services program is committed to helping you address housing, financial, food, employment, and transportation needs. This program also includes interactive workshops covering topics such as nutrition, digital health, medication adherence, disclosure strategies, and sexual health.
  • Our integrated mental health team includes a psychiatrist and psychiatric nurse practitioner to provide medication management, a psychologist and licensed mental health counselor to provide talk therapy, as well as peer-based support groups.
  • Our clinical trials give you access to new, long-acting HIV prevention and treatment options, so you have more choices in your care.

Bringing Care to the Community

We don’t wait for you to find us—we come to where you are. Our team joins local events, Pride celebrations, and college campuses to offer education and testing. We also use a mobile unit to provide HIV and hepatitis C testing, sexual health services, and support across the region.  

If you are interested in partnering with us, or would like our team to attend an event, please contact us at 914-493-7700. 

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What to Do Next

If you’re ready for care or just have questions, we’re here to help you take the next step. Reach out today, and our Ally Care Center team will guide you. 

We accept most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. For uninsured individuals, our case managers can assist with insurance enrollment.

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