Calendar of Events
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4 events,
HMI’s Kiki Lounge – Mondays
HMI’s Kiki Lounge – Mondays
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 …
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
Open Art Studio Mondays
Open Art Studio 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 …
4 events,
De Colores
De Colores
¡Bienvenidos to autumn! De Colores is an upcoming open group at HMI for Latine and Spanish-speaking members to gather and build community. Facilitated by our bilingual Mental Health Counselor, Daniel …
Get Psyched About Games
Get Psyched About Games
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 …
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
Trans Treats and Non-Binary Bytes
Trans Treats and Non-Binary 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 TGNB youth! Join …
5 events,
HMI’s Kiki Lounge – Wednesdays
HMI’s Kiki Lounge – Wednesdays
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! …
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 …
Art Blooms
Art Blooms
Work through your thoughts and feelings with art at Art Blooms, no art experience necessary. Wednesdays 4-6pm in the Art Space. Email Sus at sspieler@hmi.org
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
Open Art Studio Wednesday
Open Art Studio Wednesday
Join us for Open Art Studio in the Art Space! Email Leesa at Ltabrizi@hmi.org for more info.
2 events,
HMI CLOSED
HMI is closed, we apologize for the inconvenience. Regular programming will resume tomorrow.
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
3 events,
Housing Drop-In Group with Areyah
Housing Drop-In Group with Areyah
Every friday get assistance with all your housing needs! Room 346, 4-5pm. Email Areyah at asmith@hmi.org
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
Fun Fridays
Fun Fridays
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
0 events,
0 events,
4 events,
HMI’s Kiki Lounge – Mondays
HMI’s Kiki Lounge – Mondays
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 …
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
Open Art Studio Mondays
Open Art Studio 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 …
4 events,
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
De Colores
De Colores
¡Bienvenidos to autumn! De Colores is an upcoming open group at HMI for Latine and Spanish-speaking members to gather and build community. Facilitated by our bilingual Mental Health Counselor, Daniel …
Get Psyched About Games
Get Psyched About Games
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 Non-Binary Bytes
Trans Treats and Non-Binary 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 TGNB youth! Join …
5 events,
HMI’s Kiki Lounge – Wednesdays
HMI’s Kiki Lounge – Wednesdays
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! …
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 …
Art Blooms
Art Blooms
Work through your thoughts and feelings with art at Art Blooms, no art experience necessary. Wednesdays 4-6pm in the Art Space. Email Sus at sspieler@hmi.org
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
Open Art Studio Wednesday
Open Art Studio Wednesday
Join us for Open Art Studio in the Art Space! Email Leesa at Ltabrizi@hmi.org for more info.
4 events,
Get Psyched About Games
Get Psyched About Games
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 …
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
Comic Book Group
Comic Book Group
Comic Book Group run by Gianna on Thursdays 6-7:30pm! Draw, read or work on your comics with us! Email Gmeola@hmi.org for more information.
Soul Circle
Soul Circle
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 …
2 events,
Housing Drop-In Group with Areyah
Housing Drop-In Group with Areyah
Every friday get assistance with all your housing needs! Room 346, 4-5pm. Email Areyah at asmith@hmi.org
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
0 events,
0 events,
4 events,
HMI’s Kiki Lounge – Mondays
HMI’s Kiki Lounge – Mondays
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 …
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
Open Art Studio Mondays
Open Art Studio 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 …
4 events,
Get Psyched About Games
Get Psyched About Games
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 …
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
De Colores
De Colores
¡Bienvenidos to autumn! De Colores is an upcoming open group at HMI for Latine and Spanish-speaking members to gather and build community. Facilitated by our bilingual Mental Health Counselor, Daniel …
Trans Treats and Non-Binary Bytes
Trans Treats and Non-Binary 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 TGNB youth! Join …
5 events,
HMI’s Kiki Lounge – Wednesdays
HMI’s Kiki Lounge – Wednesdays
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! …
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 …
Art Blooms
Art Blooms
Work through your thoughts and feelings with art at Art Blooms, no art experience necessary. Wednesdays 4-6pm in the Art Space. Email Sus at sspieler@hmi.org
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
Open Art Studio Wednesday
Open Art Studio Wednesday
Join us for Open Art Studio in the Art Space! Email Leesa at Ltabrizi@hmi.org for more info.
5 events,
Community Meeting
Community Meeting
HMIYouth join us for our monthly Community Meeting on the first Thursday of every month. Join us for snacks, games and our MONTHLY RAFFLE for cool prizes all while learning …
Get Psyched About Games
Get Psyched About Games
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 …
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
Comic Book Group
Comic Book Group
Comic Book Group run by Gianna on Thursdays 6-7:30pm! Draw, read or work on your comics with us! Email Gmeola@hmi.org for more information.
Soul Circle
Soul Circle
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 …
2 events,
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
Housing Drop-In Group with Areyah
Housing Drop-In Group with Areyah
Every friday get assistance with all your housing needs! Room 346, 4-5pm. Email Areyah at asmith@hmi.org
0 events,
0 events,
4 events,
HMI’s Kiki Lounge – Mondays
HMI’s Kiki Lounge – Mondays
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 …
Open Art Studio Mondays
Open Art Studio 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 …
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
4 events,
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
Get Psyched About Games
Get Psyched About Games
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 …
De Colores
De Colores
¡Bienvenidos to autumn! De Colores is an upcoming open group at HMI for Latine and Spanish-speaking members to gather and build community. Facilitated by our bilingual Mental Health Counselor, Daniel …
Trans Treats and Non-Binary Bytes
Trans Treats and Non-Binary 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 TGNB youth! Join …
5 events,
HMI’s Kiki Lounge – Wednesdays
HMI’s Kiki Lounge – Wednesdays
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! …
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 …
Art Blooms
Art Blooms
Work through your thoughts and feelings with art at Art Blooms, no art experience necessary. Wednesdays 4-6pm in the Art Space. Email Sus at sspieler@hmi.org
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
Open Art Studio Wednesday
Open Art Studio Wednesday
Join us for Open Art Studio in the Art Space! Email Leesa at Ltabrizi@hmi.org for more info.
4 events,
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
Get Psyched About Games
Get Psyched About Games
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 …
Comic Book Group
Comic Book Group
Comic Book Group run by Gianna on Thursdays 6-7:30pm! Draw, read or work on your comics with us! Email Gmeola@hmi.org for more information.
Soul Circle
Soul Circle
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 …
2 events,
Housing Drop-In Group with Areyah
Housing Drop-In Group with Areyah
Every friday get assistance with all your housing needs! Room 346, 4-5pm. Email Areyah at asmith@hmi.org
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
1 event,
Javit’s Center Portfolio Review Field Trip
Javit’s Center Portfolio Review Field Trip
Join Gianna and the Portfolio Review Club on a field trip to the Javit's Center for their Portfolio Review Day on Saturday, Oct. 26th from 11am to 3pm. Email Gianna …
0 events,
4 events,
HMI’s Kiki Lounge – Mondays
HMI’s Kiki Lounge – Mondays
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 …
Open Art Studio Mondays
Open Art Studio 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 …
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
4 events,
Get Psyched About Games
Get Psyched About Games
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 …
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
De Colores
De Colores
¡Bienvenidos to autumn! De Colores is an upcoming open group at HMI for Latine and Spanish-speaking members to gather and build community. Facilitated by our bilingual Mental Health Counselor, Daniel …
Trans Treats and Non-Binary Bytes
Trans Treats and Non-Binary 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 TGNB youth! Join …
5 events,
HMI’s Kiki Lounge – Wednesdays
HMI’s Kiki Lounge – Wednesdays
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! …
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 …
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
Art Blooms
Art Blooms
Work through your thoughts and feelings with art at Art Blooms, no art experience necessary. Wednesdays 4-6pm in the Art Space. Email Sus at sspieler@hmi.org
Open Art Studio Wednesday
Open Art Studio Wednesday
Join us for Open Art Studio in the Art Space! Email Leesa at Ltabrizi@hmi.org for more info.
4 events,
Get Psyched About Games
Get Psyched About Games
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 …
Peace Portal
Peace Portal
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff, Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and …
Comic Book Group
Comic Book Group
Comic Book Group run by Gianna on Thursdays 6-7:30pm! Draw, read or work on your comics with us! Email Gmeola@hmi.org for more information.
Soul Circle
Soul Circle
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 …
SERVICES
HMI’S PANTRY IS OPEN M-SAT 3:30-7:30PM. LAUNDRY FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE M-SAT 3:30-5PM. SHOWER SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE M-SAT 3:30-6:30PM.
- All showers are part of your pantry appointment and lasts 30 minutes. 15 minutes for Pantry/15 Minutes for Shower.
Sign up at the front desk. First Come, First Served. 2 Slots available every day. - For Laundry come to our front desk and make an appointment – only 2 appointment per day (one load per day and bedding counts as 1 load – please plan ahead) and it’s first come first serve so please book in advance.
* Laundry is available from Monday-Friday from 3:30-5.
* On your appointment day stop by early – you MUST start your load before 4:30pm. Clothes cannot be left in the dryer overnight.
* Please be careful with our machines – empty all your pockets, and do not move the machines.
* First Load at 3:30pm; Second Load at 4:30pm
3 Ways To Sign Up!!!:
1) Sign-up at the front desk in person
2) Email frontdesk@hmi.org between 3:30-7:30.
3) Call 212-674-2400 between 3:30-7:30.
COUNSELING SERVICES
We have a diverse group of clinicians ranging from Drama Therapists, Art Therapists, and Social workers and across identities like Bipoc, Queer, and Trans+. Email counseling@hmi.org or call
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On-call counseling appointments are 30-minute, first-come-first-serve appointments with set counselors for that day.
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Sessions are offered every day M-F from 3:30 -7:00 and to schedule an appointment you can either reach out to counseling@hmi.org to schedule ahead or call 212-674-2400 to schedule the day of. Our staff will let you know the counselors’ availability.
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We can do on-call appointments either virtually or in person at 2 Astor Place, 3rd Floor and typically have times every weekday from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
MEDICAL SERVICES
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 Chris Murray at Cmurray@hmi.org for more info.
HMI offers a number of health services in-house:
- Onsite HIV Rapid Testing
- HIV/STI Consulting and Linkage to Care
- HRT Referrals
- PrEP/PEP referrals
- Vision referrals
- Medical referrals, including specialists (if the client has insurance)
- As well as linkages throughout HMI’s scope of services.
- Complete a HIV and/or STI test automatically qualifies you for our Sexual Health Raffle for fun prizes!
Email Chris Murray at hivservices@hmi.org for more information.
NEWSLETTER
HMI’S PAID INTERNSHIPS
HMI’s offers a number of paid internships throughout the year. We will post flyers as internships become open to applicants. Applicants must be between 13-24 years old and a current member or willing to become a member of the Hetrick-Martin Institute.
Apply for our Fall 2024 Expressive Arts Internship, meeting Wednesdays from 4 to 6pm, Oct 2nd – January. There are 8 positions available and we are accepting applications until Oct. 16th. Explore your thoughts and emotions in a safe and supportive space through art. Connect with community and deepen your creativity! Participants will receive a $125 stipend at completion of the internship. Email Robin Snow at RS2314@cumc.columbia.edu
OPPORTUNITIES
ACTIVITIES AND PARTIES
Join us Mondays and Wednesdays in October for Kiki Lounge hosted by Ken Mulan Statement OTY & Legendary Tanae Gabbana!
Schedule:
October 2 – Kiki Lounge
October 7 – Kiki Lounge
October 9 – Kiki Lounge
October 14 – HMI closed
October 16 – Kiki Lounge
October 21 – Kiki Lounge
October 23 – Kiki Lounge
October 25 – Vogue Fem Friday
October 28 – HMI Closed
October 30 – Kiki Lounge
Come have dinner at 5pm, meet your friends and practice for your next event. Don’t miss our Vogue Fem Friday – October 25th, details and categories to follow. Email hmiyouth@hmi.org for more information.
🎃👻 Join us for a fang-tastic time at the Annual Ghastly Gala 3! 👻🎃
Get ready to transform HMI into the spookiest place alive! 🕷️✨ We’re brewing up a night full of chills and thrills on Thursday October 31st from 4 PM to 6 PM (with an early closure at 6 PM—don’t get caught in the witching hour! 🕛).
Indulge in spine-tingling movies, sweet candy giveaways 🍬, and maybe even a hair-raising tour filled with frights and laughter! 🎉👀
🧛♂️ Dare to enter our costume contest? Show off your most boo-tiful looks and compete for spooktacular prizes! Or just come for a fang-tastic dinner prepared by our amazing Chef! 🍽️💀
Whether you’re here for the treats or the tricks, you’re in for a hauntingly good time! Don’t ghost us—join the fun! 💀✨🎉
If you’ve been working on an Art Portfolio here’s your chance to show it off! Join Gianna and the Portfolio Review Club on a field trip to the Javit’s Center on Sat, Oct 26th 11am to 3pm. Email gmeola@hmi.org for to sign up.
FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
https://www.lgbtcenterofraleigh.com/aspyre
**Dates:** Oct. 11th-13th
**Location:** Chestnut Ridge Campgrounds in Efland, NC
**Ages:** 13-17 or 18 and still in highschool
**Registration Deadline:** Sept. 11th
**Registration Link:** https://my.cheddarup.com/c/camp-aspyre-2024/items?cart
We are excited to offer limited scholarships to campers in need. https://forms.gle/qEZeByzvgt6skYPJA
Scholarship applications will close on August 1st, 2024 and awardees will be notified by August 12th, 2024. (this deadline can be extended if needed)
application for Youth Advocacy Corps’ MHAP cohort is now open! At MHAP, youth will undergo interactive & informative training to become well-informed mental health advocates and use these skills that they’ve gathered to go into NYC communities and educate people on different mental health issues. Open to young people 16-24 click here.
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.
HMI Kiki Lounge (Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm). 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. Email hmiyouth@hmi.org for more information.
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and other quiet activities. There are 9 laptops available for use upon request. Meet in room 305
Join Abbie and Crimson every Monday for KRAFTERNOON! Get creative with glitter, fabrics, paint, jewelry making and more! Email Crimson at Cporco@hmi.org for more information.
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 – meet in room 302!
Join for Trans Treats and Non-Binary Bytes 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 Salem and Tara 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
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and other quiet activities. There are 9 laptops available for use upon request. Meet in room 305
¡Bienvenidos to autumn! De Colores is an upcoming open group at HMI for Latine and Spanish-speaking members to gather and build community. Facilitated by our bilingual Mental Health Counselor, Daniel Mendoza, together we will share and learn about our lived experiences around the intersections of our Latinidad, gender, and sexuality. We will meet weekly on Tuesdays from 4-5PM starting October 1st. If you’re interested or have any questions, please reach out to Daniel at dmendoza@hmi.org
¡Bienvenidos al otoño! De Colores es un grupo abierto comenzando el mes próximo en HMI. El grupo es un espacio para nuestros miembros Latine y los que hablen Español, donde pueden crear y convivir con la comunidad. Facilitado por nuestro Consejero de Salud Mental, Daniel Mendoza, juntos compartiremos y aprenderemos acerca de nuestras experencias vividas alrededor de las intersecciones de nuestra Latinidad, el género y la sexualidad. La reunión semanal será los Martes de las 4-5PM comenzando el primero de Octubre. Si están interesades o tienen algunas preguntas, comuníquese con Daniel en dmendoza@hmi.org
WEDNESDAYS
HMI Kiki Lounge (Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm). 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. Emailhmiyouth@hmi.org for more information.
Work through your thoughts and feelings with art at Art Blooms, Wednesdays 4-6pm in the Art Space.
Open Art Studio Wednesdays at 6-7:30pm Email Ltabrizi@hmi.org for more info.
Peace Portal is a quiet space for HMI members and Staff. A chill space for meditation, homework, research, resume-building, job searches, napping and other quiet activities. There are 9 laptops available for use upon request. Meet in room 305
THURSDAYS
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!
Calling all BIPOC LGBTQIA+ youth 13-24! Come join HMI’s Asha and El every Thursday 6-7pm (movie nights to 7:30pm). 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 jmontevechi@hmi.org
Comic Book Group is a fun space to draw, read or work on your own comics with Gianna! Every Thursday starting in October from 6-7:30pm. Email Gmeola@hmi.org for more information.
Join us every Thursday for all your job search needs from resumes to interview skills! Email Reid at Relwell@hmi.org for more info.
FRIDAYS
Every friday get assistance with all your housing needs! Room 346, 4-5pm. Email Areyah at asmith@hmi.org
Utilizing creative practices and mixed media tools, youth will develop health and wellness focused images and affirmations that will be shared on social media. Email Theo at TRose@hmi.org for more information.
Starting Oct. 4th, join us every Friday at 6pm for “Portfolio Review Club.” If you are looking to apply for creative work or Art School we can help you develop your portfolio! Email Gianna at Gmeola@hmi.org for more information.
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