🌈 PEACE. POWER. PrEP. 💜
PrEP Works. Protect Yourself Today.
Get free or low-cost PrEP, PEP & DoxyPEP. Confidential. Judgment-free with HEAT's Brooklyn Is PrEP’d.
🔥 Own your health. Protect your peace. Live your life.
👉 Be part of it. Visit www.BrooklynIsPrEP.org
A Safe Space for You
Hi, we’re Dr. Jeff and Breanna, and we want you to know that you are valued, respected, and always welcome at the HEAT Program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
We understand these are challenging times, but here at HEAT, you’ll always find a safe, affirming, and supportive community. Whether you’re looking for gender-affirming care, mental health services, sexual health support, or just a place to be yourself, we’re here for you—without judgment, without barriers, and with compassion and care.
💙 Join our online community.
💙 Visit us in person.
💙 Be part of something that supports and empowers you.
You are not alone. Come as you are, and let’s walk this journey together.
We love you, and we’ll see you soon—online or in person!
Dr. Jeff Birnbaum, Executive Director and Breanna Watson, Deputy Executive Director,
the HEAT Program
ONE HEAT. CARE THAT SEES YOU.
HEAT provides comprehensive medical care, sexual and reproductive health services, HIV testing and treatment, PrEP and PEP, mental health support, gender-affirming care, case management, care coordination, and supportive services for young people ages 13–29. Our care reflects the needs and experiences of young women of color, young men of color, LGBTQIA+ and TGNC youth, and young people living with HIV. Current Programs & Community include BEY — Be Into Health, Brooklyn is PrEP’d, the Consumer Advisory Group, and Chill Spot.
Every young person deserves affirming, culturally responsive health care and support. HEAT serves young people ages 13–29 with comprehensive, youth-centered care designed around the whole person—their health, identity, experiences, goals, and community.
Our Mission
Upcoming & Past Events
Stay up-to-date with our upcoming and past community outreach events by checking out our events.
Porn, PrEP & Sexual HealthOct 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDTBrooklyn Community Pride Center Crown He, 1561 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA
HEAT Program Town Hall: Your Voice MattersMay 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT450 Clarkson Ave, 450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA
Join Us for the HEAT World AIDS Day Symposium on 12/5/202Dec 05, 2025, 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM ESTBrooklyn, 395 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA
🌈 Trans Wellness Retreat 💙🩷🤍Oct 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDTBrooklyn Community Pride Center, 1561 BEDFORD AVE, brooklyn, new york
Brooklyn is PrEP'd Annual PrEP Network Meeting: Inhale, Exhale: Poppers, PrEP, and the Politics of PleasureOct 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMBrooklyn Pride Community Center, 1561 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA
🌈 Brooklyn Pride 2025 with HEAT, THEO & STARJun 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMBrooklyn, 5th Avenue between Union St & 9th St | Brooklyn, NY
Join Our Cause
If you would like to support this important work, please consider an online gift to HEAT: Health & Education Alternatives for Teens.
Empower the Next Generation
