HMI YOUTH BULLETIN
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
OPPORTUNITIES
We are now accepting applications for Plays of our Lives applications for the cycle that begins on Friday, January 22nd. It will run on Fridays from 4PM-5PM. The deadline to submit an application to Elena at eofferman@hmi.org is January 11, 2021. Download the application
Participate in this focus group aimed at developing a social media campaign to promote awareness, knowledge and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among young Latino and Black men who have sex with men. They are looking for 40 Black and Latino MSM (ages 18 to 29). Focus groups will include 6-8 participants per session, last 90-min, and be conducted virtually using Zoom. Participants will be compensated $50 For more information SMASH@einsteinmed.org.
We are now accepting applications for HMI’s paid Outreach Internship! Help NYC recover from COVID-19. email shernandez@hmi.org
ARE YOU AN ARTIST LOOKING TO ADVANCE YOUR SKILLS? Take a Continuing Education Course at the prestigious School of Visual Arts! Email Leesa at Ltabrizi@hmi.org.
Apply for Out in Tech U’s mentorship program! The program is designed to support those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community as they begin their careers in technology. The program is free and runs over 8 weeks in the Spring of 2021. Deadline to apply is January 25 so don’t wait!
bit.ly/OITMenteeSpring2021
TO DO
SIGN UP FOR OUR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PROGRAM! You can do this! Online Classes are M-Th 4-7pm. Email Chuck at ccrespo@hmi.org
EXPLORE OUR COUNSELING TEAM’S HOLIDAY WELLNESS WORKSHEETS!
The HMI Counseling Team and Interns have assembled a collection of Winter Worksheets as a supportive tool during the holiday break at HMI. These worksheets provide some positive mental health tips and exercises to promote grounding and centering. https://hmi.org/winter-worksheetsAlso check out our Winter Wellness Playlist on Youtube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf2K-F3qYd3JPqqYEQrQOnQBJ3NS4hJTN
Need Food? We Can Help. Text FOOD to 90847 to talk to a real person today or CALL 888-489-7212
NEW weekly program every Wednesday from October 14 through December 23. Register for “Thank You For Joining Me” at www.hmi.org/remote.
NEW weekly program THURSDAYS 4-5pm Soul Circle with Asha, Derrick, and Celestie! A support group for youth of color, focused on healing and action – all members welcome. Link: https://zoom.us/my/msasha passcode: HMISoul
Sign up for a discussion and workshop led by the New York City Commission on Human Rights for an overview of the NYC Human Rights Law and how it protects young New Yorkers from discrimination and bias. The discussion will engage youth on issues of race and color-based discrimination, and ways to combat bullying and harassment in educational settings. You will also learn about resources and efforts to resist racism for a more equitable New York. Sign up
Now on ZOOM every Tuesday http://zoom.us/my/hmicounseling Passcode: 797702 tczerevko@hmi.org for more information.
NYC CARE is now available in all 5 boroughs! It’s a health care access program that guarantees services at little or no-cost at NYC Health. Hospitals facilities citywide. It is not health insurance so there’s no fees to join or premiums to pay. Call 1-646-NYC-CARE to enroll TODAY and visit nyccare.nyc for more information.