WALK-IN CENTER

Every Saturday, Sunday, and Thursday night (closed on Tuesdays until further notice), Identity House offers peer counseling and referral services for the LGBT community. No appointments are necessary. Donations are welcome.

Weekends
On Saturday and Sunday night from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Identity House is open at The LGBT Center, 208 W 13th Street in Manhattan (check the daily calendar by the Center's lobby desk for room location).

Weekdays
On Thursday night from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Identity House is open at 41-51 E 11th Street on the 4th Floor in Manhattan.


Peer Counseling

The basic premise behind peer counseling is that most people are capable of solving their own problems if given a chance and some guidance.  Our peer counselors use active listening skills to help the client clarify his/her thoughts and feelings and to explore various options or solutions such as therapist referrals, short-term counseling, and groups.

As peers, we have the opportunity to share as equals with our clients. This means that, unlike some kinds of therapists, we can share our personal experience so that the client knows there are others who have been through a similar situation.

Referrals

At both Identity House Walk-In Centers, we make referrals when appropriate. Sometimes people just come in to talk, and that's all they need. But if you need more, there are three kinds of referrals:

Therapist Referrals

Referrals to therapists may be made only to therapists screened and accepted by Identity House, all of whom are listed in the Identity House Therapists and Resources Book.

 		 

Short-Term Counseling

Short-term peer counseling is for clients who may be having a difficulty in a certain area of their lives that can be resolved or alleviated without going into therapy. It is a theme-oriented program of sessions lasting eight weeks. Issues that do not fit this framework are not appropriate for short-term counseling referrals.

 

Groups

Sometimes the peer counselor will make a referral to an Identity House group. Identity House tries to provide groups as needed in the community. Theme-centered groups such as coming-out groups, older/younger women's/men's groups, and general discussion groups are offered. Open groups are led by Identity House peer facilitators.

 

WALK-IN CENTER

Weekends

Saturdays & Sundays / 6 - 8pm
The LGBT Center 208 W 13th St

Weekdays

Thursdays
6:30 - 8:30 pm
41-51 E 11th Street (4th Floor)
 

PO Box 829, Murray Hill Station, New York City, NY 10156    Tel: 212-243-8181

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