HMI YOUTH BULLETIN
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
OPPORTUNITIES
The Coalition for Homeless Youth is piloting a program (Homeless Youth Peer Navigation) and extended the deadline through January 12, 2022 at 5:00 PM. This program will place 10 paid peer navigators within DYCD/RHY-funded programs across NYC to gain intensive training while also using their personal experiences to support, advise and empower their peers. Applicants must have direct experience of homelessness or housing instability as a youth or young adult and must also be fully vaccinated. Apply here.
Get your High School Equivalency with the help of HMI! Email with subject ” HSE Enrollment” to Angel at ajones@hmi.org
If you are a BIPOC (13-24) and a Soul Circle Attendee fill out this survey about what topics you would like addressed and discussed. The first 25 submissions will earn a $10 gift card. Go to
Learn more about the Scholarship Plus application process. Email hello@scholarshipplus.org
TO DO
COMPLETE HMI’S MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS it only takes 15-20 minutes and you will receive a $10 visa gift card. Email Theo@hmi.org
JOIN VIRTUAL BOOKUP LGBTQ+ Thursdays at 5pm email bookup.ivan@nationalbook.org
NEW! Join us for our new group, Virtual GAYme Stop on Mondays from 6-7 pm where you can relax and watch movies, shows, and play games in an open and casual hangout space on Discord to destress and have fun. Click the image above to access the link and join.
Participate in The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study! The new study is for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 14-24.If you agree to participate, you’ll be asked to complete an online survey two times: once on the day you enroll, and once exactly six months after that. The survey will take about 45 minutes. https://redcap.link/yyasurvey
Read our ZYN COLLECTION 2021 Created by HMIyouth Peer Educators discussing topics like wellness, safer sex, relationships and more
Have questions about your #SexualHealth? Talk openly with your health care provider and take charge by getting the information, treatment, and referral services that you need. https://www.health.ny.gov/sexualhealth
MENTAL HEALTH
Positive mental health tips and exercises to promote grounding and centering during what can be some of the most stressful times.