Calendar of Events
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2 events,
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
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 …
Krafternoon
Krafternoon
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, …
6 events,
HYA TOWN HALL
HYA TOWN HALL
Come to HYA's Town Hall and share your thoughts and experiences with us! We want to know how to create safer spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth and we want to hear …
Trans Treats & NonBinary Bytes: RESPECT THE BLUEPRINT
Trans Treats & NonBinary Bytes: RESPECT THE BLUEPRINT
Join us in honoring iconic black TGNC figures throughout history! Feb 28th 6-7:30pm. There will be Trivia with a prize at the end of the event.
Job Readiness Workshop: Workplace Boundaries
Job Readiness Workshop: Workplace Boundaries
Job Readiness Workshop: WORKPLACE BOUNDARIES One of 3 workshops organized by HMI's Job Readiness Team. Attend one or all three and earn a $25 gift card for each session you …
Queer Cinema
Queer Cinema
A space to enjoy queer cinema old and new and share your thoughts on the films. Tuesdays 4-7:30pm.
Get Psyched: About Games! – Animal Crossing and Chill
Get Psyched: About Games! – Animal Crossing and Chill
"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 …
Trans Treats and Nonbinary Bytes
Trans Treats and Nonbinary Bytes
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 TGNC youth! trans …
5 events,
HOTT Van Health Services
HOTT Van Health Services
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 …
Moving with Mykey
Moving with Mykey
New Open Group – ‘Moving With Mykey’ is an Immersive new open dance group that will be doing a deep dive on different dance styles, in conjunction with the freedom …
Art Blooms
Art Blooms
Work through your thoughts and feelings with art at Art Blooms, nart thero art experience necessary. Wednesdays 4-6pm in the Art Space.
College Prep Drop-In
College Prep Drop-In
Every Wednesday, 4-7pm get help with everything related to college (FAFSA, college applications, essays, etc.) Email Ajones@hmi.org
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
A new session of Open Art Studio - every Wednesday at 6-7:30pm hosted by Grant Schaffer. Email Ltabrizi@hmi.org for more info.
1 event,
HMI CLOSED
HMI is closed, we apologize for the inconvenience. Regular programming will resume tomorrow.
5 events,
In & Out of the Closet with Berlin
In & Out of the Closet with Berlin
This open group will be discussing queer fashion, sustainability within fashion, and lots more as we grow and incorporate your individual interests in the fashion industry, every friday 4-5pm. Email …
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio Fridays at 4-6pm. 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 …
Divine Illustration: Tarot & Oracle Group
Divine Illustration: Tarot & Oracle Group
DI:TOG is a weekly group that combines spirituality and art making! Every week we will take a card from the 22 major arcana cards from tarot, and use it to …
Fun Fridays
Fun Fridays
EVERY FRIDAY, from 6-7pm, come play games, watch movies and relax with friends! Email Camille at cgaji@hmi.org
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
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 …
Krafternoon
Krafternoon
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, …
4 events,
Job Readiness Workshop: Fulfilling Work
Job Readiness Workshop: Fulfilling Work
Job Readiness Workshop: Fulfilling Work One of 3 workshops organized by HMI's Job Readiness Team. Attend one or all three and earn a $25 gift card for each session you …
Queer Cinema
Queer Cinema
A space to enjoy queer cinema old and new and share your thoughts on the films. Tuesdays 4-7:30pm.
Get Psyched: About Games! – Animal Crossing and Chill
Get Psyched: About Games! – Animal Crossing and Chill
"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 …
Trans Treats and Nonbinary Bytes
Trans Treats and Nonbinary Bytes
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 TGNC youth! trans …
5 events,
HOTT Van Health Services
HOTT Van Health Services
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 …
Moving with Mykey
Moving with Mykey
New Open Group – ‘Moving With Mykey’ is an Immersive new open dance group that will be doing a deep dive on different dance styles, in conjunction with the freedom …
Art Blooms
Art Blooms
Work through your thoughts and feelings with art at Art Blooms, nart thero art experience necessary. Wednesdays 4-6pm in the Art Space.
College Prep Drop-In
College Prep Drop-In
Every Wednesday, 4-7pm get help with everything related to college (FAFSA, college applications, essays, etc.) Email Ajones@hmi.org
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
A new session of Open Art Studio - every Wednesday at 6-7:30pm hosted by Grant Schaffer. Email Ltabrizi@hmi.org for more info.
5 events,
Drop-In Knit & Crochet
Drop-In Knit & Crochet
For all you Knitting Enthusiasts! Drop-In Knit & Crochet Open Group is for those who want to learn how to knit or crochet or work on their fiber arts skills. …
T Boy Talk
T Boy Talk
Thursdays, 4-5pm in Room 301 will focus on having conversations around gender including gender affirming care, going to the gym as a trans/gender diverse person, binding, using the restroom you …
Your House X Anime House
Your House X Anime House
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
Soul Circle
Soul Circle
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 …
Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis
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 …
5 events,
In & Out of the Closet with Berlin
In & Out of the Closet with Berlin
This open group will be discussing queer fashion, sustainability within fashion, and lots more as we grow and incorporate your individual interests in the fashion industry, every friday 4-5pm. Email …
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio Fridays at 4-6pm. 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 …
Divine Illustration: Tarot & Oracle Group
Divine Illustration: Tarot & Oracle Group
DI:TOG is a weekly group that combines spirituality and art making! Every week we will take a card from the 22 major arcana cards from tarot, and use it to …
Fun Fridays
Fun Fridays
EVERY FRIDAY, from 6-7pm, come play games, watch movies and relax with friends! Email Camille at cgaji@hmi.org
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
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 …
Krafternoon
Krafternoon
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, …
3 events,
Queer Cinema
Queer Cinema
A space to enjoy queer cinema old and new and share your thoughts on the films. Tuesdays 4-7:30pm.
Get Psyched: About Games! – Animal Crossing and Chill
Get Psyched: About Games! – Animal Crossing and Chill
"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 …
Trans Treats and Nonbinary Bytes
Trans Treats and Nonbinary Bytes
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 TGNC youth! trans …
5 events,
HOTT Van Health Services
HOTT Van Health Services
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 …
Moving with Mykey
Moving with Mykey
New Open Group – ‘Moving With Mykey’ is an Immersive new open dance group that will be doing a deep dive on different dance styles, in conjunction with the freedom …
Art Blooms
Art Blooms
Work through your thoughts and feelings with art at Art Blooms, nart thero art experience necessary. Wednesdays 4-6pm in the Art Space.
College Prep Drop-In
College Prep Drop-In
Every Wednesday, 4-7pm get help with everything related to college (FAFSA, college applications, essays, etc.) Email Ajones@hmi.org
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
A new session of Open Art Studio - every Wednesday at 6-7:30pm hosted by Grant Schaffer. Email Ltabrizi@hmi.org for more info.
8 events,
Community Meeting
Community Meeting
HMI staff and members come together and talk about relevant topics, learn what's new at HMI and play games! All attendees are entered into our weekly raffle! For more information …
Community Meeting
Community Meeting
HMI staff and members come together and talk about relevant topics, learn what's new at HMI and play games! All attendees are entered into our weekly raffle! Email hmiyouth@hmi.org
Women’s “Herstory” Month Celebration
Women’s “Herstory” Month Celebration
Join us for our Women's "Herstory" Month Celebration! 5-7:30pm in the Cafe! Details to be announced, stay tuned!
Drop-In Knit & Crochet
Drop-In Knit & Crochet
For all you Knitting Enthusiasts! Drop-In Knit & Crochet Open Group is for those who want to learn how to knit or crochet or work on their fiber arts skills. …
T Boy Talk
T Boy Talk
Thursdays, 4-5pm in Room 301 will focus on having conversations around gender including gender affirming care, going to the gym as a trans/gender diverse person, binding, using the restroom you …
Your House X Anime House
Your House X Anime House
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
Soul Circle
Soul Circle
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 …
Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis
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 …
5 events,
In & Out of the Closet with Berlin
In & Out of the Closet with Berlin
This open group will be discussing queer fashion, sustainability within fashion, and lots more as we grow and incorporate your individual interests in the fashion industry, every friday 4-5pm. Email …
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio Fridays at 4-6pm. 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 …
Divine Illustration: Tarot & Oracle Group
Divine Illustration: Tarot & Oracle Group
DI:TOG is a weekly group that combines spirituality and art making! Every week we will take a card from the 22 major arcana cards from tarot, and use it to …
Fun Fridays
Fun Fridays
EVERY FRIDAY, from 6-7pm, come play games, watch movies and relax with friends! Email Camille at cgaji@hmi.org
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
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 …
Krafternoon
Krafternoon
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, …
4 events,
Wellness Day
Wellness Day
Join us for Wellness Day! Tuesday, March 21st from 6 – 7pm, a drop-in time to de-stress. There will be slime making, knitting and crochet to relax, and a spot …
Queer Cinema
Queer Cinema
A space to enjoy queer cinema old and new and share your thoughts on the films. Tuesdays 4-7:30pm.
Get Psyched: About Games! – Animal Crossing and Chill
Get Psyched: About Games! – Animal Crossing and Chill
"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 …
Trans Treats and Nonbinary Bytes
Trans Treats and Nonbinary Bytes
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 TGNC youth! trans …
5 events,
HOTT Van Health Services
HOTT Van Health Services
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 …
Moving with Mykey
Moving with Mykey
New Open Group – ‘Moving With Mykey’ is an Immersive new open dance group that will be doing a deep dive on different dance styles, in conjunction with the freedom …
Art Blooms
Art Blooms
Work through your thoughts and feelings with art at Art Blooms, nart thero art experience necessary. Wednesdays 4-6pm in the Art Space.
College Prep Drop-In
College Prep Drop-In
Every Wednesday, 4-7pm get help with everything related to college (FAFSA, college applications, essays, etc.) Email Ajones@hmi.org
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
A new session of Open Art Studio - every Wednesday at 6-7:30pm hosted by Grant Schaffer. Email Ltabrizi@hmi.org for more info.
5 events,
Drop-In Knit & Crochet
Drop-In Knit & Crochet
For all you Knitting Enthusiasts! Drop-In Knit & Crochet Open Group is for those who want to learn how to knit or crochet or work on their fiber arts skills. …
T Boy Talk
T Boy Talk
Thursdays, 4-5pm in Room 301 will focus on having conversations around gender including gender affirming care, going to the gym as a trans/gender diverse person, binding, using the restroom you …
Your House X Anime House
Your House X Anime House
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
Soul Circle
Soul Circle
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 …
Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis
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 …
5 events,
In & Out of the Closet with Berlin
In & Out of the Closet with Berlin
This open group will be discussing queer fashion, sustainability within fashion, and lots more as we grow and incorporate your individual interests in the fashion industry, every friday 4-5pm. Email …
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio Fridays at 4-6pm. 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 …
Divine Illustration: Tarot & Oracle Group
Divine Illustration: Tarot & Oracle Group
DI:TOG is a weekly group that combines spirituality and art making! Every week we will take a card from the 22 major arcana cards from tarot, and use it to …
Fun Fridays
Fun Fridays
EVERY FRIDAY, from 6-7pm, come play games, watch movies and relax with friends! Email Camille at cgaji@hmi.org
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
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 …
Krafternoon
Krafternoon
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, …
4 events,
Peer Ed Presents!
Peer Ed Presents!
Open to all members - join us in room 304. Peer Ed interns will discuss Health and Wellness. More details to follow.
Queer Cinema
Queer Cinema
A space to enjoy queer cinema old and new and share your thoughts on the films. Tuesdays 4-7:30pm.
Get Psyched: About Games! – Animal Crossing and Chill
Get Psyched: About Games! – Animal Crossing and Chill
"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 …
Trans Treats and Nonbinary Bytes
Trans Treats and Nonbinary Bytes
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 TGNC youth! trans …
4 events,
Moving with Mykey
Moving with Mykey
New Open Group – ‘Moving With Mykey’ is an Immersive new open dance group that will be doing a deep dive on different dance styles, in conjunction with the freedom …
Art Blooms
Art Blooms
Work through your thoughts and feelings with art at Art Blooms, nart thero art experience necessary. Wednesdays 4-6pm in the Art Space.
College Prep Drop-In
College Prep Drop-In
Every Wednesday, 4-7pm get help with everything related to college (FAFSA, college applications, essays, etc.) Email Ajones@hmi.org
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
A new session of Open Art Studio - every Wednesday at 6-7:30pm hosted by Grant Schaffer. Email Ltabrizi@hmi.org for more info.
5 events,
Drop-In Knit & Crochet
Drop-In Knit & Crochet
For all you Knitting Enthusiasts! Drop-In Knit & Crochet Open Group is for those who want to learn how to knit or crochet or work on their fiber arts skills. …
T Boy Talk
T Boy Talk
Thursdays, 4-5pm in Room 301 will focus on having conversations around gender including gender affirming care, going to the gym as a trans/gender diverse person, binding, using the restroom you …
Your House X Anime House
Your House X Anime House
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
Soul Circle
Soul Circle
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 …
Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis
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 …
4 events,
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio Fridays at 4-6pm. 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 …
Divine Illustration: Tarot & Oracle Group
Divine Illustration: Tarot & Oracle Group
DI:TOG is a weekly group that combines spirituality and art making! Every week we will take a card from the 22 major arcana cards from tarot, and use it to …
Fun Fridays
Fun Fridays
EVERY FRIDAY, from 6-7pm, come play games, watch movies and relax with friends! Email Camille at cgaji@hmi.org


SERVICES
HMI’S PANTRY IS OPEN M-F 4-7PM. LAUNDRY FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE M-F 4-5PM.
- Youth Must make a laundry appointment at the front desk prior to bringing clothes.
- Only 1 youth laundry appointment per day.
- Laundry must be done in 1 load.
CALLEN LORDE’S HOTT VAN visits HMI every Wednesday 4-6pm.
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
NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY: Email Tiffany at Trivera@hmi.org for more info.
NEWSLETTER
HMI’S PAID INTERNSHIPS
We are hiring for JOBS AND AFFIRMING MENTORS internship. This is a paid internship where one learns about job readiness training, and development of workplace skills. Email Rin at relwell@hmi.org
Apply for our Expressive Arts Spring Online Internship. This group meets Thursdays 4-6pm from March 9th – June 8th. Email Robin Snow at rs2314@cumc.columbia.edu participants will receive a stipend at the end of the group.
Apply for our Expressive Arts Spring Online Internship (Storytelling Through Sculpture). This group meets Fridays 5-7pm from March 10th – June 9th. Email Robin Snow at rs2314@cumc.columbia.edu participants will receive a stipend at the end of the group.
OPPORTUNITIES
We can help you earn your HSE diploma! We can work with your busy schedule – enrollment is rolling so contact us TODAY! Email Chuck at ccrespo@hmi.org
ACTIVITIES AND PARTIES
Join us for Wellness Day! Tuesday, March 21st from 6 – 7pm, a drop-in time to de-stress. There will be slime making, knitting and crochet to relax, and a spot to write notes for people/things we’re grateful for.
Join us to celebrate iconic TGNC women and non-men throughout history, whose stories deserve to be highlighted. a fun game of trivia will take place afterwards with a special prize included! Date TBA
OUR WEEKLY GROUPS
MONDAYS
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 through art can reduce stress, increase self-awareness, foster growth of hands-on skills, improve communication abilities, and boost self-esteem too! Hosted by Leesa Tabrizi Mondays 4-6pm in the art space.
KRAFTERNOON IS BACK! Mondays from 6-7:30pm (in the Art Space) get crafting with Abbie and Crimson!! Email cporco@hmi.org
TUESDAYS
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. Animal Crossing and Chill is until the end of March in room 302!
A space to enjoy queer cinema old and new and share your thoughts on the films. Tuesdays 4-7:30pm. February 28th will be featuring “Common Characters.”
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 TGNC youth! trans and non-binary support group! Join HMI’s Theo and Salem every Tuesday from 5:30-7pm in room 301. Email Salem at kvazcones@hmi.org
WEDNESDAYS
New Open Group – ‘Moving With Mykey’ is an Immersive new open dance group that will be doing a deep dive on different dance styles, in conjunction with the freedom and ability to create our own choreography. This group will be running from January 25th-March 25th, 1 hour every Wednesday in the Cafe. Email Mykey at madme@hmi.org for more info.
Work through your thoughts and feelings with art at Art Blooms, Wednesdays 4-6pm in the Art Space.
New session of Open Art Studio Wednesdays at 6-7:30pm hosted by Grant Schaffer. Email Ltabrizi@hmi.org for more info.
THURSDAYS
New Group beginning Feb 9th and 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 6-7pm (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
For all you Knitting Enthusiasts! Open Group for those who want to learn how to knit or crochet or work on their fiber arts skills. No Experience Required – all levels welcome! Email Rin at relwell@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
New Group meeting Thursdays 4-5pm in Room 301 will focus on having conversations around gender including gender affirming care, going to the gym as a trans/gender diverse person, binding, using the restroom you feel most comfortable in, how to have conversations with loved ones etc. This group is trans masc folk but ALL ARE WELCOME! Email Kaden at kweaver@hmi.org
FRIDAYS
This group will be discussing queer fashion, sustainability within fashion, and lots more as we grow and incorporate your interests in the fashion industry, every friday 4-5pm. Email Berlin at Rwilliams@hmi.org
On the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, from 6-7pm starting August 5th, come play games, watch movies and relax with friends! Email cgaji@hmi.org
New session of Open Art Studio Fridays at 4-6pm. Email Ltabrizi@hmi.org for more info.
Starting Oct 21st! DI:TOG is a weekly group that combines spirituality and art making! Every week we will take a card from the 22 major arcana cards from tarot, and use it to inspire our own tarot or oracle cards. We’ll explore meanings and lessons that the cards teach us, and embed our artistic expression and power into our own cards. These cards we hope you can take with you to help you feel empowered when navigating whatever life throws at you. We will meet in person on Fridays from 6-7:30. Take a moment to fill out this survey so we can personalize this group to your interests.
Get help with all your Job Searching needs! Resumes, interviewing skills, coverletters and more! 4-7:30pm every Friday. Email Rin at relwell@hmi.org for more info.
Contacts for Mental Health Crisis:
NYC Anti-Violence Project ([avp.org]avp.org) has a 24-hour bilingual hotline (212-714-1141) for any LGBTQ and/or HIV+ person experiencing a crisis.
NYC Well offers counseling in more than 200 languages and can be access via phone (888-692-9355, or call 711 for relay service for deaf/hard of hearing), text (Text WELL to 65173), or online chat through their website ([nycwell.cityofnewyork.us]nycwell.cityofnewyork.us)
The Trevor Project has a 24-hour crisis and suicide prevention helpline (866-488-7386) for LGBTQ and questioning youth. They are also accessible via text (text START to 678678) or online chat through their website We’re here for you Now | The Trevor Project
The Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connections trans people to the community, support and resources they need to survive and thrive. Call 877-565-8860 to connect or visit translifeline.org
Love is Respect is a national resource to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support and resources. https://www.loveisrespect.org/
The Steve Fund Crisis Line for People of Color: Text STEVE to 741741