Iris House

09/05/2025

🌸 Did You Know?
Stress can disrupt women’s cycles & worsen menopause symptoms.

💜 Take care of YOU:
✨ Move your body
✨ Eat well
✨ Practice self-care

09/03/2025

Iris House strives to build a community where everyone feels seen, supported, and empowered. It is the mission of the Build-Up program to make sure all members of the LGBTQ+ community can see Iris House as a place where they can access:

💓 Comprehensive health through referrals
💓 HIV/STI testing and workshops
💓 Mental health support groups
💓 Assist individuals in need through the NYC housing system

Check out our Linktree to learn more about we may be able to service you!





📍 Iris House | 2348 7th Ave, NYC
📲 www.IrisHouse.org |

08/29/2025

🌈 The Build Up (BU) Program at Iris House is here for our LGBTQIA+ community in Harlem & the South Bronx!

✨ Free HIV & STI Testing
✨ Health Promotion & Wellness Workshops
✨ Support Groups for Black & Latinx Q***r & Trans Folks
✨ Housing Navigation & Resources

💻 Click the Linktree in our bio to sign up for events, workshops, or to learn more about our services!



📍 Iris House | 2348 7th Ave, NYC
📲 www.IrisHouse.org |

08/27/2025

✨ Wellness Tip of the Week ✨
Taking care of yourself doesn’t have to be complicated! Small daily steps can make a big impact:

🍎 Eat healthy
🏃 Stay active
🧘 Manage stress
💜 Practice self-care

The Iris House Women’s Program is here to uplift, empower, and support you on your wellness journey. 🌸

08/27/2025

Today, it's Iris House's annual Youth Summit from 12pm to 4pm at Brigadier General Charles Young Playground (145th & Lenox Ave). Please share the flyer with your friends, clients, and community members. See you at the event!

08/26/2025

Iris House is in the news!

You can learn about our new Members Only Club below.

The Iris House Members Only Club in NYC combats isolation among the aging HIV community by fostering social connection.

08/20/2025

DIRECTIONS
** By bus:. From Manhattan - M11 Bus directly into the park. From Bronx - Cross-town BX19 to Riverbank

** By subway: Westside IRT #9 (skip service) to 145th Street. Walk one block west. The (1) train stops at 145th St and Broadway--one block from park's main entrance on 145th Street and River side Drive.. The (9) skip-stop train operates only during weekday rush hours. At all other times, the (1) train makes all stops along the line

** By car: Take Henry Hudson Parkway South, bear left and exit at Riverside Drive, continue South on Riverside Drive to 145th Street, turn right to enter the park.

PASSENGER CARS AND VANS -- you will be permitted to enter the park, go to the unloading zone (traffic Circle) where you may discharge passengers and you will be given a parking permit and directions to the parking lot underneath the park, reserved for FIRST Competition participant car parking.

Driving Directions
By Car from the NYS Thruway: Take Major Deegan Expressway South; exit at the 155th Street Bridge, turn right & bear right off the bridge onto 155th Street, continue straight to Broadway, turn left and continue to 145th Street, turn right and continue down the hill one block to the entrance of the park.
By Car from New Jersey: Take George Washington Bridge (lower level) to Henry Hudson Parkway South, bear left and exit at Riverside Drive, continue South on Riverside Drive to 145th Street, turn right to enter the park.
By Car from Long Island: Take Whitestone Bridge to Cross-Bronx Expressway, take Westside Highway exit, bear left to Riverside Drive exit, turn right off the exit and continue straight to Riverside Drive to 145th Street. Turn right into the park.

Anyone requiring a parking pass will need to stop at the Ranger Booth at 145th Street upper level and ask the ranger for one to park in the lower level.

If the elevator is out of service you will have to use the stairs to come back up to the State Park.

Drop off in traffic circle then look for our signature color balloons. Parking on the upper level is reserved for patrons with special needs or those who require reasonable accommodations. If you have anyone from your party that has special needs, please inbox us to arrange accommodations.

For those of you parking in the lower level of Riverbank.

Directions to Lower Level Parking Lot
1. Discharge passengers or cargo inside the state park first (upstairs 145st street).

2. Return to 145th Street exit gate, continue up the hill to Broadway. Turn right on Broadway.

4. Travel south on Broadway, turn right on 138th Street. At dead end, turn left.

5. Right turn at stop sign, TURN RIGHT again WHEN YOU SEE THE NYC DEP Guard Booth. Show your Lower Level Parking Pass and proceed straight ahead to the next Guard Booth.

6. Park and secure your vehicle as per directions of Park Rangers. Walk short distance to North Elevator Tower.

Take elevator or stairs to upper level of Riverbank State Park.

Permits should be placed on the dashboard and visible at all times.

07/29/2025

🌈 Join Us This August at Iris House! 🌈

The Build Up (BU) Program is back with powerful support & housing sessions for the LGBTQ+ community in Harlem & the South Bronx!

🗣️ BREAKING THE SILENCE – Support Group
📅 Every Thursday
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
💬 A safe space for LGBTQ+ people of color to heal, connect, and grow.

🏠 HOUSING WORKSHOP – Preparing for Application & Documentation
📅 Tuesday, August 20
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
💡 Learn how to gather the right documents, understand housing requirements, and get one-on-one help!

📍 Location: Iris House, 2348 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, NYC
🔗 RSVP & more info: https://linktr.ee/buildupirishouse or second link in bio

✨ Come build with us. Take the first step toward housing, healing, and community!

07/21/2025

07/21/2025

Estate Planning and Memorial Planning Webinar

07/21/2025

Join us tonight! Streaming via Facebook and Instagram at 7PM EST for this vital presentation from Love Your Life titled "Preparing for the Inevitable: Getting Your House in Order."

Healthcare Foundation Women's Health Imperative Latinas Women's Network - USA

07/21/2025

HIV Stigma Affects us all and Cost Lives! HIV Stigma must end today!