STAR Program - Brooklyn

STAR Program - Brooklyn 🌟 Join our welcoming, diverse community committed to health equity. Discover our dedicated LGBTQIA+ Health Initiative for inclusive care.

Explore our range of primary care and specialty services, from HIV and HCV screening to behavioral health support. The Special Treatment and Research (STAR) Program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (www.starprogram.nyc), a multidisciplinary HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) care, clinical education and research program, provides comprehensive primary care through its STAR Health Center (SHC). The SHC operates in the ambulatory care department of SUNY Downstate’s University Hospital of Brooklyn and at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center (β€œSTAR-Brookdale”). The SHC is designated as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and an Opioid Overdose Prevention Program. The STAR Health Center offers comprehensive and confidential treatment services for adults (age 18+), including rapid HIV testing, primary care, women’s health care, specialized care for LGBT populations (including LGBT primary care, high resolution anoscopy, and transgender care), PrEP/PEP, HCV screening and treatment, sub-specialty services, adherence education, nutritional services, prenatal care, case management, specialized family case management, care coordination, home-based directly observed therapy, re-entry services for those released from incarceration, and a full scope of behavioral health services, including psychiatric evaluation and treatment, supportive counseling (outpatient and home based), support groups, buprenorphine treatment, substance use counseling, harm reduction, and referrals for ongoing counseling.

PrEP is for everyone. All genders. All orientations. All bodies.If you do not have HIV, PrEP gives you powerful options ...
01/12/2026

PrEP is for everyone. All genders. All orientations. All bodies.
If you do not have HIV, PrEP gives you powerful options to stay HIV-negative when taken as prescribed.

Here is what PrEP can look like for you:

β€’ Daily PrEP
A once-a-day pill for ongoing protection.

β€’ PrEP On Demand
An option for some cisgender men who have s*x with men, taken before and after s*x.

β€’ Injectable PrEP
A long-acting shot every two months. No daily pills.

Protection is not one-size-fits-all.
It is about finding what fits your life.

No insurance? No worries.
No judgment. Just care.

πŸ‘‰ Learn more and get started at www.GetMeOnPrEP.com

πŸ“ STAR Health Center at SUNY Downstate
πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Inclusive, s*x-positive, Brooklyn-based care

Self-love is protection. πŸ’œTaking care of your s*xual health is an act of self-respect, confidence, and empowerment.PrEP ...
01/11/2026

Self-love is protection. πŸ’œ

Taking care of your s*xual health is an act of self-respect, confidence, and empowerment.
PrEP helps prevent HIV. DoxyPEP can help prevent certain STIs.
Your body. Your choices. Your future.

No insurance? No worries.
No judgment. Just care.

πŸ‘‰ Learn how to protect yourself at www.GetMeOnPrEP.com

πŸ“ Brooklyn residents welcome
πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Inclusive. Sex-positive. Community-driven.

Protection is a team decision.And healthy relationships start with honest conversations and shared knowledge.PrEP suppor...
01/09/2026

Protection is a team decision.
And healthy relationships start with honest conversations and shared knowledge.

PrEP supports couples of all kinds and helps prevent HIV when taken as prescribed.
It can be part of your prevention plan, whether you are:

β€’ Monogamous
β€’ In an open relationship
β€’ Exploring new connections
β€’ Dating again
β€’ Supporting a partner’s health

There is no one-size-fits-all relationship, and there is no one-size-fits-all prevention plan.

What matters is having accurate information, access to care, and options that fit your life together.

βœ”οΈ Care for individuals and couples
βœ”οΈ Judgment-free, s*x-positive providers
βœ”οΈ Options with or without insurance
βœ”οΈ Services available right here in Brooklyn

Strong relationships are built on trust.
Protection starts with information.

πŸ‘‰ Learn more and get started at www.GetMeOnPrEP.com

πŸ“ STAR Health Center | SUNY Downstate
Brooklyn care that supports you and your partner.













Knowledge is power.And when it comes to your s*xual health, information saves lives.PrEP is a safe and effective medicat...
01/08/2026

Knowledge is power.
And when it comes to your s*xual health, information saves lives.

PrEP is a safe and effective medication that helps prevent HIV when taken as prescribed.
DoxyPEP can help reduce the risk of certain STIs when used after s*x, under medical guidance.

Knowing your options lets you decide what protection looks like for you.

βœ”οΈ Clear, accurate information
βœ”οΈ Judgment-free s*xual health care
βœ”οΈ Options with or without insurance
βœ”οΈ Care available right here in Brooklyn

Tu salud. Tu decisiΓ³n. Tu poder.
Your health. Your choice. Your power.

πŸ‘‰ Learn more and get started at www.GetMeOnPrEP.com

πŸ“ STAR Health Center | SUNY Downstate
Because an informed community is a protected community.














Being empowered means having information, options, and control over your health.PrEP is for women.PrEP helps prevent HIV...
01/06/2026

Being empowered means having information, options, and control over your health.

PrEP is for women.
PrEP helps prevent HIV when taken as prescribed.
And choosing prevention is an act of self-respect and self-love.

Whether you’re dating, in a relationship, exploring, or simply prioritizing YOU, PrEP puts the power in your hands.

βœ”οΈ Daily pill or long-acting injection
βœ”οΈ Judgment-free, s*x-positive care
βœ”οΈ No insurance? No worries, we can help
βœ”οΈ Right here in Brooklyn

Your body. Your future. Your protection.

πŸ‘‰ Get empowered. Get informed. Get started today at www.GetMeOnPrEP.com

πŸ“ STAR Health Center | SUNY Downstate
Brooklyn women deserve care that sees, respects, and empowers them.

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New Year. New Energy. Stronger Protection.This year is about showing up for yourself with confidence and care.PrEP helps...
01/04/2026

New Year. New Energy. Stronger Protection.

This year is about showing up for yourself with confidence and care.

PrEP helps prevent HIV.
DoxyPEP helps reduce the risk of certain STIs like chlamydia and syphilis when prescribed by a provider.

Together, they are powerful tools for s*xual health, not shame, not fear, just facts and protection.

✨ Pill or long-acting injection options for PrEP
✨ DoxyPEP available for eligible patients
✨ Care for all genders and identities
✨ No insurance? No worries. We can help.

Start the year informed.
Start the year protected.
Start the year on your terms.

πŸ“ Brooklyn | STAR Health Center
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Your pleasure matters.
Your health matters.
Your future matters.

New Year. New Energy. Stronger Protection.This year is about showing up for yourself with confidence and care.PrEP helps...
01/04/2026

New Year. New Energy. Stronger Protection.

This year is about showing up for yourself with confidence and care.

PrEP helps prevent HIV.
DoxyPEP helps reduce the risk of certain STIs like chlamydia and syphilis when prescribed by a provider.

Together, they are powerful tools for s*xual health, not shame, not fear, just facts and protection.

✨ Pill or long-acting injection options for PrEP
✨ DoxyPEP available for eligible patients
✨ Care for all genders and identities
✨ No insurance? No worries. We can help.

Start the year informed.
Start the year protected.
Start the year on your terms.

πŸ“ Brooklyn | STAR Health Center
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Your pleasure matters.
Your health matters.
Your future matters.

✨ Closing the Year Strong. Protecting Our Community Together. ✨As we wrap up this year, we want to say THANK YOU, Brookl...
12/30/2025

✨ Closing the Year Strong. Protecting Our Community Together. ✨

As we wrap up this year, we want to say THANK YOU, Brooklyn.
Thank you for showing up, asking questions, getting tested, and choosing your health without shame or stigma.

This year, our community took powerful steps toward HIV prevention, STI awareness, and s*x-positive care. From PrEP and PEP to DoxyPEP, testing, and education, you proved that protecting yourself is an act of self-love and community care.

As we step into the new year, remember this
Your health matters. Your pleasure matters. Your future matters.

πŸ’Š PrEP is safe, effective, and can reduce the risk of HIV by up to 99% when taken as prescribed.
πŸ’‰ Pills or injections.
🌈 Care for all genders, all bodies, all identities.
πŸ’Έ No insurance? No worries. We can help.

πŸ“ STAR Health Center | SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
470 Clarkson Avenue, Suite J
Brooklyn, NY 11203

πŸ•˜ Hours
Monday to Wednesday 9 AM to 5 PM
Thursday 1:30 PM to 5 PM
Friday 9 AM to 5 PM

πŸ‘‰ Make your health a priority in the new year
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πŸ“ž Questions? Call 311 or talk to a provider today.

Let’s start the new year protected, informed, and empowered.
πŸ’™ Brooklyn is strong. Brooklyn is s*x-positive. Brooklyn is PrEP’d.

12/23/2025

Staying healthy starts with staying informed. πŸ’œ

PrEP is a proven way to help protect yourself from HIV, and regular testing helps you stay in control of your s*xual health. Together, they support confidence, clarity, and peace of mind β€” no matter where life takes you.

Talking about prevention is powerful.
Taking action is empowering.

✨ Own your power. Make prevention part of your self-care.

βœ… No insurance? No worries β€” we can help.
πŸ“ STAR Health Center – SUNY Downstate
470 Clarkson Ave, Suite J, Brooklyn, NY 11203
πŸ“ž Call/Text (347) 909-1680
🌐 GetMeOnPrEP.com

Your health deserves attention β€” this season and all year long. πŸ’œPrEP is a powerful tool that helps protect you from HIV...
12/19/2025

Your health deserves attention β€” this season and all year long. πŸ’œ

PrEP is a powerful tool that helps protect you from HIV, and regular testing helps you stay informed and in control of your s*xual health. Together, they support confidence, clarity, and peace of mind.

Whether you’re traveling, reconnecting, or simply focusing on yourself, prevention is part of self-care.

πŸ’Š Daily PrEP and πŸ’‰ long-acting injectable PrEP options are available.
πŸ§ͺ HIV and STI testing are simple, confidential, and accessible.

✨ No insurance? No worries β€” we can help.

πŸ“ STAR Health Center – SUNY Downstate
470 Clarkson Ave, Suite J, Brooklyn, NY 11203
πŸ“ž Call/Text (347) 909-1680
🌐 GetMeOnPrEP.com

This holiday season, give yourself the gift of health. ❀️Between gatherings, celebrations, travel, and reconnecting with...
12/18/2025

This holiday season, give yourself the gift of health. ❀️

Between gatherings, celebrations, travel, and reconnecting with loved ones, it’s the perfect time to check in on your well-being.

✨ PrEP helps protect you from HIV.
πŸ§ͺ Regular testing helps you stay informed and in control.
Together, they’re powerful tools for a healthy, confident holiday season.

Whether you’re dating, reconnecting, or simply living your best life β€” prevention is part of self-care. πŸ’œ

🎁 Make s*xual health part of your holiday routine.

βœ… No insurance? No worries β€” we can help!
πŸ“ STAR Health Center – SUNY Downstate
470 Clarkson Ave, Suite J, Brooklyn, NY 11203
πŸ“ž Call/Text (347) 909-1680
🌐 GetMeOnPrEP.com

12/02/2025

Dr. Conrad Fischer, infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine, has spent more than 30 years caring for people living with HIV β€” especially in East New York and Crown Heights through the STAR Program.

For World AIDS Day, he reminds us of a universal truth:
There is no β€œother.” In HIV, we are one humanity.

Dr. Fischer reflects on:
β€’ Our responsibility to care for one another
β€’ The extraordinary progress of modern HIV treatment
β€’ Global inequalities in HIV care
β€’ The need for relentless effort to end HIV transmission
β€’ His hope that one day his job will no longer be necessary

With one pill a day and no side effects, people living with HIV can have the same lifespan as an HIV-negative person β€” a reminder of how far we’ve come and how far we must still go.

Learn more at www.starprogram.nyc

Address

450 Clarkson Avenue, Suite J
Brooklyn, NY
11203

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.GetMeOnPrep.com/, http://www.fasterthan.org/, https://www.stopmentalhealthstigma.com

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