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HMI’S PANTRY IS OPEN M-FRI 3:30-7:30PM. LAUNDRY FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE M-FRI 3:30-5PM. SHOWER SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE M-FRI 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.

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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

212-674-2400 

• On-call counseling appointments are 30-minute, first-come-first-serve appointments with set counselors for that day.

• 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.

• 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.

CALLEN LORDE’S HOTT VAN is ON PAUSE until April 2025. For Medical Services please make an appointment at Callen Lorde – Chelsea 356 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011, by calling (212) 271-7200.  You can also call HMI’s Lazara PazGonzalez at (212) 674-2400 for assistance.

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’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.

Open Group providing housing needs, mock job interviews, navigating social services, resume building, financial literacy, and more! Emil Troy at Tpurvis@hmi.org for more information.

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

Skin Deep will explore face-painting and cosmetics as a form of expression to promote body awareness and acceptance. Each week will begin with a short movement/meditation exercise, and after we will discuss themes of protection, connection, and transformation as they relate to our experience of our bodies to guide the art-making! Email Alexa at Afinkelstein@hmi.org for more info.

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 

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

Every friday get assistance with all your housing needs!  Room 346, 4-5pm.  Email Areyah at asmith@hmi.org

This therapeutic group is designed to explore the intersection of public health issues (mental health, sexuality, substance use, LGBTQ+ health, trauma, etc.) through powerful storytelling in musical theatre and plays.  Members will get the chance to engage with the material in small groups each week before contributing to an end-of-group showcase. Limited live play and musical opportunities will also be available to those who regularly attend the group.  Email Spencer at Solson@hmi.org