We Serve LGBTQ+ Youth
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 – meet in room 302!
What's the T-Blocker: A group for trans femmes/trans women to gather and talk authentically about their experiences. Email Bre or Mykey for more info: boreilly@hmi.org & madme@hmi.org.
Work through your thoughts and feelings with art at Art Blooms, no art experience necessary. In the Art Space. Email Sus at sspieler@hmi.org
Every friday get assistance with all your housing needs! Room 346, 4-5pm. Email Areyah at asmith@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 your upcoming function.Every Monday and Wednesday! Email hmiyouth@hmi.org for more information.
Calling all BIPOC LGBTQIA+ youth 13-24! Come join HMI's Asha every Thursday 6-7:15pm. 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.
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 – meet in room 302!
Join us to talk about gender and how it intersects with all other parts of your identity! Treat yourself to snacks and a a community space for TGNB youth! Join HMI’s Tara and Salem every Tuesday from 6-7:30pm in room 301. As a courtesy to other attendees please arrive before 6:30pm. Email Salem at svazcones@hmi.org
Learn the art of drag with our resident Drag Queen Crimson Gnecco also known as Crimson Kitty! Learn about makeup, develop your persona, learn about performance, music and more! No experience necessary. Email Crimson at Cgnecco@hmi.org for more info.
Learn how to knit and or crochet! Bring in your fiber arts projects and work on them in a supportive environment. Basic to advanced techniques. No experience necessary, limited supplies provided, so please bring your hooks, yarns, and needles if you are able. Email Pearl at Pmcandrews@hmi.org for more info.
Tabletop Gaymers: An open group where youth create a character and role play as them within a fun cafe setting! Email Bre at boreilly@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 your upcoming function. Every Monday and Wednesday! Email hmiyouth@hmi.org for more information.
THIS IS YOUR MOMENT, HAVE IT! Join Daniel in HMI's new mindfulness practice group, Taste the Moment. Learn new wellness practice tools while trying and eating fresh fruits each week. Email Daniel and Dmendoza@hmi.org for more information.
