YOUTH SERVICES

At HMI, our Youth Services for young people ages 13–24 are designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re looking for mental health support, help navigating systems, or access to essential care and resources. We support all youth regardless of insurance status, immigration status, gender, or sexuality. You don’t have to do this alone.

Hetrick-Martin Institute is open Monday through Friday from 3:30 – 7:30 pm. We are closed every first Thursday of the month.

Pick-Up All Your Supplies

  • Food bags
  • Metro cards
  • Toiletries
  • Safer sex kits
  • HMI internship checks
  • Clothing and accessories
  • Reservation items
  • PPE masks

Case Management & Housing Support

Support with obtaining critical documents such as:

  • NYS ID
  • Social Security Card
  • Housing Referrals
  • Birth Certificate
  • Legal Name Change
  • Gender Marker Change

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 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.

Sexual, Reproductive, and Physical Health Services 

HMI offers a range of health services and support, including:

  • Onsite HIV/STI testing and prevention services, including PrEP/PEP navigation
  • Sexual and reproductive health resources, including safer sex supplies and menstrual health items
  • Gender-affirming resources and support
  • Referrals and accompaniment for medical, dental, vision, reproductive, and trans-affirming care
  • Health education workshops and peer internship programs
  • Medicaid enrollment support and health advocacy assistance

Questions? Contact HIVServices@hmi.org

Pantry and Shower Services

HMI’s pantry is open Monday–Friday from 3:30–7:30 pm. Shower appointments are part of your pantry visit.

Shower visits last 30 minutes total:

  • 15 minutes for pantry access
  • 15 minutes for your shower

Sign-up is first come, first served at the front desk. Two shower slots are available each day.

Shower hours: Monday–Friday, 3:30–6:30 pm

3 ways to sign up:

  • In person at the front desk
  • Email frontdesk@hmi.org between 3:30–7:30 pm
  • Call 212-674-2400 between 3:30–7:30 pm

Laundry Services

Laundry is available Monday–Friday from 3:30–5:00 pm and is first come, first served. Appointments must be made at the front desk.

There are two appointments available per day, with one load per person (bedding counts as one load), so please plan ahead.

Laundry schedule:

  • First load: 3:30 pm
  • Second load: 4:30 pm

Important notes:

  • Please arrive early
  • You must start your load before 4:30 pm
  • Clothes may not be left in the dryer overnight
  • Empty all pockets before using machines
  • Please do not move the machines

3 ways to sign up:

  • In person at the front desk
  • Email frontdesk@hmi.org between 3:30–7:30 pm
  • Call 212-674-2400 between 3:30–7:30 pm