We Serve LGBTQ+ Youth
Callen Lorde's HOTT Van visits HMI every wednesday. Services provided include: Urgent medical care Sexual health services HIV/STI screening and treatment Family planning PrEP/PEP treatment and counseling Transgender healthcare/hormone therapy Flu shots and vaccines Crisis counseling Referrals Email Tiffany at Trivera@hmi.org for more info.
Work through your thoughts and feelings with art at Art Blooms, no art experience necessary. Wednesdays 4-6pm in the Art Space.
Every Wednesday, 4-7pm get help with everything related to college (FAFSA, college applications, essays, etc.) Email Ajones@hmi.org
Kiki, Vogue, runway..... What's your fancy? Come hang out with your friends and house members to practice your skills and get ready for the upcoming function. Every Monday and Wednesday! Email Jonovia at JChase@hmi.org for more information.
Join us for Open Art Studio in the Art Space! Email Leesa at Ltabrizi@hmi.org for more info.
Your House X Anime House Thursdays from 4-5pm! A place to sit back, relax and chill out with some anime and snacks! Email Crimson at cporco@hmi.org
Metamorphosis (an open group) will meet weekly on Thursdays 6-7:30pm. HMIYouth can think about moments in their life when they were challenged and/or asked to grow, all through storytelling. The group will explore themes of loss, acceptance, self-doubt, accomplishment, rejection, fulfillment, happiness, and love. Email Spencer at solson@hmi.org for more info.
Calling all BIPOC LGBTQIA+ youth 13-24! Come join HMI’s Asha and El every Thursday 6-7:30pm (movie nights 5:30pm). This support group for youth of color focuses on healing and joy and meets both virtually and onsite at 2 Astor Place 3rd Floor, room 345. Email for more info aalexander@hmi.org or elayla@hmi.org zoom link password: HMISoul
Drop-In to Room 346 at HMI every Friday from 4-5pm to get assistance with your housing needs. Email Areyah for more information asmith@hmi.org
EVERY FRIDAY, from 6-7pm, come play games, watch movies and relax with friends! Email Camille at cgaji@hmi.org
HMI’s Open Art Studio offers a variety of materials for your free creative expression, including (but not limited to) watercolor and acrylic paints, oil and chalk pastels, pencils, pen and ink, collage materials, fiber arts, printmaking materials, sculpture materials (plaster, clay, model magic, found objects), paper crafts, glitter, and more. Using materials to express yourself …
Kiki, Vogue, runway..... What's your fancy? Come hang out with your friends and house members to practice your skills and get ready for the upcoming function. Every Monday and Wednesday! Email Jonovia at JChase@hmi.org for more information.
Krafternoon is a group lead by Crimson and Abbie on Monday nights. We work on creative and collaborative crafting projects such as making beaded necklaces and bracelets, mixing body glitter, decorating fans and hand embroidery. Join us (in the Art Space) for snacks, gossip and crafts!
"Get Psyched: About Games!” is a safe space to discuss mental health and psychology through the medium of video games! We will play a game together and discuss themes relating to mental health/psychology that show up. Join us in room 302!
