NYC Mental Health Offerings for December 2025

Mental Health
Written By Justin Clark

Hi Friends,

As December gets well on its way, I’ve been thinking about how often we talk about “finding strength” like it’s some solo quest we’re supposed to master. And believe me, I know, there are times when we each have to find strength within ourselves. But the truth is, some of the strongest moments I’ve had this year came from the people around me. They were the ones who offered a soft place to land when I couldn’t quite hold everything together on my own. They lent me their ears, their time, and their care. And we were all made stronger because of it.

This month, I’m leaning into that idea: that strength doesn’t always come from digging deeper, but from allowing ourselves to be supported, seen, and held by our community. You are our community, and please know that for however long you need us, we will be there.

Wishing you all the best,

Veshonte & the IndieSpace Team

Are you looking to center yourself and focus on self-care without breaking the bank? Look no further! IndieSpace is excited to share a monthly catalog of FREE classes and Workshops in the NYC Boroughs and Online Virtual options.

Check out recurring and one-time classes offered throughout December.

In the Boroughs

December 6 in the Bronx – BxAF Holiday Artist Market
December 6 in the Bronx – Dungeons and Dragons Club
December 7 in Staten Island – Holiday Craft Workshop
December 7 in the Bronx – BxAF Holiday Artist Market
December 8 in Manhattan – Shelf Life: New Works from the Archives
December 9 in East Harlem – Storytelling Workshops w/ Lincoln Center
December 9 in Harlem – CRUX LGBTQ Climbing
December 10 in Manhattan – Syncopated Stages Exhibition Gallery Tour
December 11 in East Harlem – 125th Street Writing Circle w/ Jessica Hoppe
December 11 in East Harlem – Karaoke @ the Library!
December 11 in Manhattan – New York Classical Players: Kodály, Martinů & Mendelssohn
December 11 in the Bronx – Literary Social Club: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
December 12 in Brooklyn – Community Mental Wellness & Resilience Workshop
December 12 in Staten Island – Bookswap & Craft with Richmondtown Library
December 13 in Manhattan – Syncopated Stages Exhibition Gallery Tour
December 13 in Staten Island – Story Time and Craft with Dongan Hills Library: Primate Conservation
December 13 in the Bronx – How to Photograph Your Artwork & Edit in Lightroom with Nestor
December 14 in the Bronx – Ancestral Maps: A Poetic Visual Journey with Kay Poema
December 17 in Brooklyn – Public Craft Night
December 17 in Manhattan – The Dance Historian Is In: Alyssa Chloe on Punking
December 18 in Manhattan – The Library for the Performing Arts Play Club
December 19 in East Harlem – Friday Flicks: The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
December 23 in Harlem – CRUX LGBTQ Climbing
December 23 in Brooklyn – Let's Talk! – A discussion about mental health awareness
December 27 in the Bronx – Become A Teaching Artist: How To Create A Lesson Plan with Elan Cadiz
December 31 in Brooklyn – New Year's Eve Fireworks in Prospect Park


Mondays in Manhattan – Bryant Park Public Tours
Wednesdays in Brooklyn – Pre & Postnatal Yoga - Brooklyn Neighborhood Health
Thursdays in Brooklyn – Prospect Park Stroller Walk
Thursdays in the Bronx – Finding Your Artistic Identity” with Roundabout Theatre
Saturdays in The Bronx – BronxRockets Run/Walk Group

Justin Clark
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