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“BOLD stands for Bronx Oncology Living Daily Program,” Rivera said. She described BOLD as a free, patient-centered cancer wellness program available to any Bronx resident with a cancer diagnosis, whether or not they receive treatment at Montefiore. Rivera characterized the program as part of Montefiore’s comprehensive cancer-center services and said the center’s comprehensive title from the National Cancer Institute reflects inclusion of wellness services in addition to standard oncologic care.

Rivera said BOLD offers emotional and psychosocial support — including individual counseling and support groups — wellness workshops (mind–body, art, fitness, nutrition), smoking-cessation groups (open to the broader community), and peer-support services. She described the BOLD Buddy peer-support and treatment-companion programs, in which cancer survivors volunteer to support patients through treatment; Rivera said the program had 42 active Bold bodies aged 21–89 and had matched 86 cancer patients as of February 2025.

The program also runs a Bold Boutique that provides free clothing, personal-hygiene items and wigs (for patients with alopecia) on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Rivera said the program accepts gently used donations Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Rivera also highlighted community screening events including an annual prostate screening at Yankee Stadium (about 189 men screened at last year’s event) and upcoming large screening events (an Act Early, Act Now event planned for September). She said the program helps with navigation for breast, colorectal, lung, cervical and prostate screening, that some navigation is done through automatic referral or outreach calls, and that an AI-based outreach effort helped schedule colonoscopies and increased scheduling rates for those patients.

Rivera provided program metrics: she said that since February 2019 approximately 2,875 patients have been referred to BOLD; the program’s caseload is majority female (78 percent) with 49 percent Black/African American and 45 percent Hispanic/Latino patients. Rivera said many of the services are available virtually and in person; she noted peer volunteers, paid one‑year internships and that the program delivers services in English and Spanish and will tailor outreach to other groups when needed (Albanian, South Asian and West African communities and LGBTQ+ outreach were cited).

Rivera invited collaboration with the Bronx Wellness Center and other community partners; committee members and community attendees discussed joint events and use of the wellness center for social programming. Rivera provided contact information and flyers and invited CB11 to share program materials with constituents.

The committee did not take formal votes on BOLD during the meeting; the meeting later adjourned by motion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Health & Social Services Committee 6/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Dr. Bianca Rivera, project manager for the Montefiore Einstein BOLD program, described BOLD as a free Bronx-focused cancer-wellness and outreach initiative offering counseling, peer support, a free boutique for patients and community screening navigation.","taxTitle","Bronx County/City, New York","taxId",3379,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6641557,"Bronx Psychiatric Center unveils 17,000+ sq ft Bronx Wellness Center; OMH to back RFP for nonprofit operator",1149,156000,1305000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3802013-8bef4bccc0d42c43b3d4a5e81bbf335c&start=156&end=1305","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3802013-8bef4bccc0d42c43b3d4a5e81bbf335c/thumbnail_156000.jpg","/articles/6641557/Bronx-CountyCity/New-York/Bronx-Psychiatric-Center-unveils-17000-sq-ft-Bronx-Wellness-Center-OMH-to-back-RFP-for-nonprofit-operator","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6641557-83f4588c5f35ed8861622b69fb1e94ca/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158665&Signature=ebuiZS3yKSZz5mppIzc9iPKtz62HGB1BzZ~iZaTjmKeryolf9wwndY3uVEnyllbWtJc1cVD8eadvjSDeKOb0KuZ87bO4axf1D3Hw3WLqYWTZryv5BUFhGnliihIkOjnPwBhvuxjl8WH0jOE8GuHkrGx5vc~qdu9f4MGg6U9gRy5R-KRjQtfB6V0fgx5OR1alyIbu5etOrCMYbvuHNBJ4e7ZTm1In5Oef-cvh4pjEpvQMgiK1GAHetWcEDd6HBS4Bo7iXNgP5bKpq9JBURdAJ9TSn-Criqt77VhROuoEB4h~Kx3REt7ue7Xelsm~O8aXVQ4qMFMttGcEjkZ5oj814WQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Tyson Boudreau, presenting to the Bronx Community Board 11 Health & Human Services Committee, introduced the Bronx Wellness Center, a renovated 17,000-plus square-foot space on the campus of Bronx Psychiatric Center at 1500 Waters Place. “This is not a clinic,” Boudreau said. “This is going to be a wellness repository, a wellness center, almost like a fitness center, where people will have membership to the center and have access to a plethora of services that help with wellness and well‑being.”

The center, renovated in 2019 and located at the entrance to the BPC campus, includes multiple rooms, offices, a commercial kitchen, a greenhouse and large grassy areas. Boudreau said the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the governor’s office have approved financial support to help identify and seed a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to manage the facility. The state will release a request for proposals in July; Boudreau said proposals will need to be turned in by October and that award letters will follow before October.

The project aims to operate on an “asset model” rather than a traditional medical model, focusing on culturally grounded healing, prevention, social interaction and whole-person wellness. Boudreau described partnerships and program components under consideration, including hydroponic farming (citing work by nutritionist Henry Obispo), textile and fashion training, arts-based healing, culturally responsive movement and drumming, food cultivation and community performances. He said clinicians (psychologists, social workers) will not be the primary providers; instead, the center will emphasize social entrepreneurs, artists and culturally based practitioners.

Boudreau outlined a membership concept patterned on gym models, saying, “you pay $10 maybe a month … and then you have access” while noting that specialized activities could carry small additional fees. Members will receive a health-related social needs assessment that screens for social drivers of health (food insecurity, housing, employment, education, safety, access to care) and links people to resources. He emphasized that the center is intended for all Bronx community members, not only people with serious mental illness, and that it will be open for events such as community board meetings.

Committee members asked about logistics. Boudreau confirmed the center is a day-use facility, not an inpatient program: “It's like a fitness center. You're gonna go to a fitness center and have access to resources that will help your well-being.” He said OMH and the governor’s office will provide startup support for the nonprofit operator and that the RFP timeline intends selection this fall. Boudreau also said the center held a debut on March 27 with community stakeholders in attendance and that commissioners, including Commissioner Sullivan and Associate Commissioner Bob Moon, attended and spoke with Henry Obispo about the greenhouse project.

During audience Q&A, community members raised nutrition, veteran and senior access, and whether practitioners and community boards could use the space; Boudreau said the center can host scheduled meetings and health fairs, and he mentioned interest from beekeepers to support on-site horticulture. He also said the center will include programming that can be three- to six-month rotations offered by the nonprofit operator.

Next steps Boudreau listed: the RFP release in July; proposals due by October; award letters to follow; selection of a 501(c)(3) to manage operations and programming; and continued community outreach.

The committee did not take formal votes on the center during the meeting; the meeting later adjourned by motion.","Dr. Tyson Boudreau of Bronx Psychiatric Center described a new 17,000+ square-foot Bronx Wellness Center at 1500 Waters Place, a membership-based, community-focused space managed by a nonprofit selected through an RFP the state will release in July, with proposals due by October and startup funding pledged by central/state offices.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6641546,"Bronx Legal Services reviews free legal programs for veterans, low‑income taxpayers and civil legal aid",472,2808000,3280000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3802013-8bef4bccc0d42c43b3d4a5e81bbf335c&start=2808&end=3280","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3802013-8bef4bccc0d42c43b3d4a5e81bbf335c/thumbnail_2808000.jpg","/articles/6641546/Bronx-CountyCity/New-York/Bronx-Legal-Services-reviews-free-legal-programs-for-veterans-lowincome-taxpayers-and-civil-legal-aid","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6641546-73e649fccebb7ee1c33d94bdb195c64d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158665&Signature=F5rPt1yYJ35TGIfvsdoowb0C9oeehBojB4QSLO9ihUaguFFrSE0To5Rk25hKIYrfyn5RoOJMTlZr1Bh7I0fohD1E8Or713uLlOAmCySVzNZdiBVZ--pZQQvXgHbyiJvknZ9HOMd89f~DJuUD6jpUAOj3beZCnIjaEersbWaOgZu1TF4bRRGjpHJciYPRFbENV62rE0~T51cwACuSpmfShRh5hyfWprV4ATJ8kLvCUXzHtfUbXDt6x-XzPSYvBfbw7EpFmARA-JEi-DewdoY5cPOyGE~8A56uXseCEQbfkkGu5pL1MK83WJCa7lQcCI3DEgrWIHAB8G8L0-YQxD9wWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A paralegal representing Bronx Legal Services spoke to the Bronx Community Board 11 Health & Human Services Committee about free legal services the organization offers to veterans and low-income residents across New York City and Westchester County.

The presenter said Bronx Legal Services operates a veteran project offering legal advice and representation on employment matters, disability-related workplace discrimination, consumer issues such as debt collection and fraud, health-care benefits navigation (including Medicare savings programs and Medicaid questions), and landlord‑tenant assistance to help veterans retain housing. The paralegal said veteran services are provided regardless of income and that other clinic services (Low Income Tax Clinic) operate under income guidelines.

On tax-related matters, the presenter said the clinic helps residents who receive IRS notices, negotiates payment plans or evaluates eligibility for relief programs, and assists with identity-theft or fraudulent filings (including guidance on obtaining an IRS ID.me account). The presenter also summarized other civil legal practice areas available through Legal Services, including immigration, social-security disability, education-related matters and broader landlord‑tenant representation.

The presenter noted Bronx Legal Services has outreach materials and brochures and invited the board and community to refer residents. Committee members responded with thanks and personal testimony about prior positive experiences with Bronx Legal Services' representation.

No formal committee votes were taken on legal-service matters during the meeting; the meeting later adjourned by motion.","A Bronx Legal Services paralegal described free legal assistance available to veterans and low-income residents, including employment/unemployment representation, consumer-debt defense, Medicare/Medicaid navigation, landlord‑tenant advocacy and IRS case navigation; services cover the five boroughs and parts of Westchester County.","actionData","errors"]

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