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Become a Youth Member

Becoming an HMI youth member is easy, and gives you a safe place to join other LGBTQIA+ youth in programs that will lift you up, help you learn, and let you express yourself.

HMI members are able to access programs and services, including:

  • Counseling, Support Groups, Creative Arts Therapy and psychiatric services when needed (provided in-person and via telehealth platforms, whichever you prefer)
  • Case Management – help with food security, housing, health insurance, getting an ID, and linkage to health services(virtual and in-person by appointment)
  • HIV Testing, STI Screening and linkage to PEP/PrEP
  • Paid Internships, Job Fairs, and Job Readiness Training
  • High School Equivalency Prep Classes
  • After School Enrichment Programs: Book Club, Open Art Studio, Basketball/Fitness, Dance, College Fairs
  • Health Education groups and internships
  • Community Activities every month – performances, culture, games, and virtual fun!
  • Pantry Services (distribution of Food Bags, Toiletries, Clothing, etc. at HMI, Mondays-Fridays 3:45-7:15 pm)

Anyone ages 13-24 can become an HMI member.
You don’t have to be in school or have a permanent address. If you are in education, it doesn’t matter which school you attend. Programs and services are free and we are open 6 days a week, all year-round.

You are welcome here.
Our programs and services are designed with LGBTQIA+ youth in mind. LGBTQIA+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/non-binary, queer or questioning, intersex and asexual. HMI is a safe space for all youth ages 13-24, regardless of sexual orientation or identity. No matter how you identify, you are welcome here. Come join us!

Want to become a new member?
Send an email or a text to join@hmi.org with your name and phone number (if you have one) and we will contact you. We also offer walk-in intakes on a first-come, first-serve basis Monday-Friday from 4-7 pm. If you decide to do a walk-in instead of scheduling ahead of time, please arrive by 5:30 pm, since the latest intake appointment will be at 6 pm.

Need to talk to a counselor right away?
Counselors are available M-F from 10am-8pm. Email counseling@hmi.org to set up an appointment.

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Hetrick-Martin Institute is located in New York City.
2 Astor Place, New York, NY 10003 Phone: 212-674-2400



Getting Here
Hetrick-Martin Institute and the Harvey Milk High School are located in the same building, one block away from both the R&W (yellow) and  6 (green) subway lines — R/W to 8th Street; 6 to Astor Place. Get Directions.

SEEKING COUNSELING?
Email us at counseling@hmi.org

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