MESMAC SERVICES

We are a gay/bisexual men’s health project, offering 1 hour HIV tests, advice and information on many different health issues including PEP, counselling, GUM, STI’s. We also provide services such as groups help line and drop in service.

Our services are:

• Open to all gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men, including those who are still unsure if they’re gay or bisexual.
• For men who are HIV+, HIV-, or just don’t know.
• Confidential.

PHONE INFORMATION AND ADVICE

You can contact us for all kinds of information, such as how to meet other gay and bisexual men, the gay scene, and safer sex. We offer the chance to talk about things like coming out, relationships, sexual abuse, Police and legal issues, and being married.

We have a large collection of leaflets and books about gay and bisexual issues which people can use and we provide copies of the free gay papers (e.g. Out North East).

SERVICES WE PROVIDE:

• Groups
• One to one counselling
• Sexual health advice
• HIV 1 hour test
• 1-2-1 Support
• Free condoms and lube
• Anti-violence services
• Drop in service
• Helpline with 24 hour answer machine
• Archive and research resources
• Training around homophobia, sexual health etc