Callen-Lorde Expanded Bronx Clinic to Boost Care Access
The newly renovated clinic aims to bridge a gap in medical and behavioral health services for Bronx residents.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Sexual Health
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Callen-Lorde has expanded its Bronx clinic into a 17,000-square-foot facility at 555 Bergen Ave. The project increases the site's capacity to 14,000 annual medical patients and adds significant behavioral health resources.
Why it matters
The expansion addresses a significant healthcare disparity, as the Bronx currently has less than one-quarter of the provider availability found in Manhattan on a per-resident basis.
The new facility has grown to five times its previous size, increasing capacity to 14,000 medical patients per year and targeting 1,500 behavioral health visits over the next three years. The scale of this service expansion is designed to address local provider shortages.
The players
Callen-Lorde
A community health center providing comprehensive primary care and gender-affirming services to LGBTQ+ populations.
The details
The facility now features 16 behavioral health rooms, 10 medical exam rooms, an on-site pharmacy, and a lab with rapid access. It also provides a designated group therapy space. Patients can access these expanded services at the Bronx clinic on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis or through scheduled appointments.
Timeline
The Bronx clinic first opened its doors in 2016.
The clinic aims to serve 1,500 behavioral health patients over the next three years.
Health Landscape
This project represents a structural shift in local access by addressing the long-standing provider availability disparity between the Bronx and Manhattan. It follows the historical arc of urban health centers working to consolidate specialized care in historically underserved boroughs.
If you are seeking primary or behavioral health care, the clinic's transition to a walk-in model may simplify how you schedule your medical visits. It is worth discussing with your doctor how such expanded community resources can better support your specific care plan or health needs.
The takeaway
The Bronx clinic expansion provides a substantial increase in regional capacity for both medical and behavioral health services. Residents should note that the clinic now offers services via both scheduled appointments and a first-come, first-served walk-in model to accommodate fluctuating needs.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Gay City News.
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