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DAYAM Programs

DAYAM has developed a variety of specialized programs that yearly respond to the health and psychosocial needs of more than 2,000 "high risk" youth. Through these programs, DAYAM has extended beyond direct clinical care to develop prevention and specific intervention initiatives which have targeted many of societies the most troubling issues -- family planning, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS, violence prevention, rape and sexual abuse, substance use and abuse, and other youth specific social determinants of health.

Primary Medical Care
(90 Bergen St, Suite 4600)

  • A specialized ambulatory adolescent and young adult medical clinic
    • routine preventive health care
    • diagnosis and treatment of acute illness
    • diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of chronic illnesses
    • family planning services
  • For an appointment or additional information please call 973-972-4600

STOP (Spend Time On Prevention) Program
 (90 Bergen St, Suite 4400)

  • The STOP Program is supported by the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) and provides HIV counseling and testing on site and in the community on our mobile unit.  STOP also provides STI testing and screening for PrEP. High-risk negative clients are referred to our PrEP counselor for linkage to a PrEP provider.  Those who test positive for HIV or STIs are linked to a provider in our clinic.
  • Testing is provided 9am to 4pm at 90 Bergen St, Suite 4400, Newark NJ
  • Walk-Ins welcome
  • For an appointment or additional information please call 973-972-8216

START (Screening, Treatment, and Risk-Reduction for Teens) Program
(90 Bergen St, Suite 4400 & Suite 4600)

The START Program is supported by funding from the Newark Department of Health and provides medical care, case management, and emergency financial assistance for those who are HIV positive regardless of insurance status. To make an appointment or additional information please call 973-972-1347.

Rutgers NJMS Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Services
(90 Bergen St, Suite 4400)

The DAYAM SRH Clinic is supported by Title X funding from New Jersey Family Planning League and NJDOH. The program provides the following services to adolescents & young adults ages 13-26, regardless of insurance status:

  • HIV, STI, and pregnancy testing
  • Birth Control
  • PrEP Services
  • Referral to Primary Medical Care
  • Walk-Ins Welcome
  • Education and information session in the community
  • For an appointment or additional information please call 973-972-8216