The Hetrick-Martin Institute is the oldest and largest nonprofit agency created to serve lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth between the ages of 13 and 24. Our After-School programs invite youth to explore the arts, culture, tutoring, job skills, and health issues-with an LGBTQ focus.
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Services Offered
Youth Programs & Services
Positive Youth Development (PYD), harm reduction and trauma-informed care are the theoretical frameworks in which we ground our programming. Our programs and services are all designed to help young people reach their full potential.
HEALTH & WELLNESS -HIV/STI Testing -Health Counseling -Referrals to LGBTQ Healthcare -Open Groups -Trans Youth Services
COUNSELING -Individual, Group, and Family Counseling -Conflict Mediation -Crisis Intervention
For Families Hetrick-Martin Institute provides on-site family counseling sessions for HMI members and their families by appointment at our NYC location. In addition to counseling sessions, HMI staff can also answer questions, offer advice, and suggest further resources to parents and family members of LGBTQ youth. Every year, HMI hosts a family retreat where several of our youth members and their families get together for group activities and programs.
For Organizations and Groups With our advocacy work, we take our knowledge and expertise in youth service work to the greater community.
We provide workshops, training, and evaluations for community-based organizations (CBOs), governmental agencies, companies, and other groups. Our facilitators deliver one-time or series-based sessions at your location or place of business.
Fees and Payment
HMI Services Are Free and Year-Round. We are a nonprofit organization.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: LGBTQ
Payment: Pro-bono
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