Healthy Neighborhoods Program
The New York State Healthy Neighborhoods Program (HNP) provides in-home assessments and interventions for asthma, tobacco cessation, indoor air quality, lead, fire safety, and other environmental health hazards in selected communities throughout New York. During a visit, an outreach worker provides education, referrals, and products to help residents correct or reduce housing hazards related to:
- tobacco control
- fire safety
- lead poisoning prevention
- indoor air quality
- carbon monoxide poisoning
- radon
- ventilation and odors
- temperature and humidity
- cleaning and clutter
- pests
- mold/mildew and moisture
- structural issues
- asthma
- other health and safety issues (e.g., injury prevention)
Some homes receive an optional second visit. During the revisit, the home is reassessed and any new or ongoing problems or hazards are addressed.
Find out more information from the NYS Department of Health here: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/indoors/healthy_neighborhoods/
Healthy Neighborhoods Programs in the Capital Region
Working with the Albany County Department of Health and the Rensselaer County Department of Health, Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County has launched the Healthy Neighborhoods Program. This free health and safety program is available to residents in targeted zip codes in Albany (12202, 12206, 12208, 12209, 12210) and Rensselaer (12180, 12182, 12144) counties. Trained educators schedule a home visit and identify environmental hazards. Residents are educated about these concerns and provided referrals and follow-up resources. Free cleaning, safety, and health products are also distributed to improve the home living environment. Click HERE for the 2016 Healthy Neighborhoods Program Flyer for Albany & Rensselaer Counties. To schedule a home visit, call 518-765-3521 or click HERE to register online.
The Healthy Neighborhoods Program is a health and safety program that provides free in-home assessments and interventions for asthma, tobacco cessation, indoor air quality, lead, fire safety, and cleaning supplies. Supplies may include smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, cleaning supplies, child safety items, and asthma prevention items. Eligible participants must reside in Columbia County. There are no requirements to be eligible. All are strongly encouraged to participate. Click HERE for the 2016 Healthy Neighborhoods Program Flyer for Columbia County.
Referral forms for Albany or Rensselaer County can be found HERE, Columbia County HERE, and Schenectady County HERE.