Men
NEWCASTLE
GAP (Young gay and bisexual men's group)
A fun, friendly and safe place to make friends, socialise and be yourself. Open to all young men aged 16 -19 who are (or think they may be) gay or bisexual. The group meets on a weekly basis, offering a safe space to discuss coming out, gay men and the law, HIV, safer sex, relationships. Social activities and trips out.
For more information call MESMAC North-East in confidence and ask for Ian.
MARRIED MEN'S SUPPORT
Offers confidential support in one-to-one sessions and advice on topics such as the law, safer sex, and relationship difficulties. Contact Steve at MESMAC for details.
There's also a national website for gay fathers at http://www.gaydads.co.uk/
HIV+ MEN'S GROUP
Discreet service for HIV+ gay & bisexual men, meet weekly in central Newcastle.
Offering support and social activities.
Contact MESMAC by e-mailing or call: 0191 233 1333
GAY MEN TYNESIDE (GMT)
Offers social activities as an alternative to the commercial gay scene, and is open to gay/bisexual men who are 20 and over. Meets Wednesday evenings, aiming to provide a relaxed & welcoming atmosphere.
Contact GMT on:07857837319 or MESMAC on 0191 233 1333 for more details.
www.gay-men-tyneside.org.uk
"LET THEM EAT CAKE" Coffee Posse
A north east social group for gay chubby men and chasers
The group meets every week in Newcastle / North Tyneside and offers an alternative to the scene.
We organise various social activities including a coffee social, trips away, cinema visits etc
For further information contact
NEWCASTLE GAY FOOTBALL TEAM
Newcastle's first proud all gay football team wants you! Do you want to be a part of the team?
Call Russell on: 07528038981
Email:
NORTH EAST GAY BIKERS GET TOGETHER
A social gathering of gay bikers, call Scott for more details on: 07789593833.
GAY OUTDOOR CLUB
GOC is a national organisation with several regional groups, as well as specialist groups covering interests such as caving, cycling, swimming, etc. As well as day walks many weekends away are organised in different parts of the country and abroad.
Contact Ivor on: 07947 040761 or email
The new website is: www.goc.org.uk
GATESHEAD
STAG PROJECT
Confidential advice & information about sexuality and safer sex for gay
& bisexual men in Gateshead & South Tyneside.
Also training about sexuality for organisations in these areas.
Runs STAG GROUP for men of all ages.
Offers social activities away from the commercial gay scene, access to safer sex resources, plus a gay library & gay press.
The group meets Mondays from 7.30 pm in central Gateshead.
Contact: Steve & Mark
Tel: 0191 490 1699
NORTHUMBERLAND
CSI (Cramlington Sexual Identity)
A group for gay/lesbian and bisexual youths aged between 13-19.
For more information contact Maggie on: 01670 597 865 or Moby on: 07928827397 also Steve at MESMAC on: 0191 233 1333.
COUNTY DURHAM
THE GAY AND BISEXUAL MEN'S SERVICE
Derwentside, Chester-le-Street, & Durham City:
Offering support, information, advice and sexual health information to Gay & Bisexual men.
Tel: 0191 3744131
Darlington & the Dales:
Contact: Tim Holmes
Tel: 01325 746141 or 07971 429235
Email:
DURHAM YOUNG GAY MEN'S GROUP
Meets Tues evenings in Durham City 6-9pm. Provides support, social opportunities & advice for young gay & bisexual men (under 26)
Tel: 0191 383 1414
Text: TP DYGMG (then your message) to 60003
Email:
G.A.D.D (GAY ADVICE DARLINGTON & DURHAM)
For information, support, & advice. Also offers drop-ins in Darlington (Friday 7-10pm) & Bishop Auckland (Wednesday 7-9pm), Young Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Person's Group in Darlington (Thursday 7-9pm) plus Positive Living (Wednesday 11am-2pm), HIV+ support and resource centre, ring for details. Open house (Tuesday 2-7pm). Open to the community or anybody working with the lesbian, gay andbisexual community.
9 Duke Street,
Darlington.
Helpline: 01325 247355 (Monday & Saturday 7.00-10.00 p.m.). Office: 01325 252522
http://www.gayadvicedarlington.co.uk
E-mail:
TEESSIDE
TGV (Tees Gay Valley)
A fun, friendly and safe place to make friends, socialise and be yourself. Open to all young men aged 16 -25 who are (or think they may be) gay or bisexual. The group meets on a weekly basis, offering a safe space to discuss coming out, gay men and the law, HIV, safer sex, relationships. Social activities and trips out.
Tuesday's 7pm - 9pm.
Call: 01642 804400
Mobile: 07818496297
JTGV (Junior Tees Gay Valley)
A group for under 16's
For more information on either group call MESMAC North-East's Teesside office in confidence and ask for Stephen. Tuesday's 5pm - 7pm
Call: 01642 804400
MARRIED MEN'S SUPPORT
Offers confidential support to men in relationships with women.
Contact: 01642 804400
There's also a national website for gay fathers at http://www.gaydads.co.uk
T-SIDES OUT
Friendly fun social group for adult men 18 and over. Meets Thursdays 7-9pm in central Middlesbrough.
Contact: Stephen
Tel: 01642 804400
Mobile: 07776210882
JIGSAW
"Putting your life back together" This is a service for all (heterosexual/gay/bisexual) adult male survivors of rape or sexual abuse, andtheirpartners and families.
Helpline: 07768806331 Tuesdays 12.00-2.00 p.m.
1-1 counselling is also available.
This service is part of Middlesbrough Victim Support.
HART GABLES
Hart Gables is Hartlepool's one and only gay group. They run a range of
groups. For men over 18 Hart Gables is open every Monday night from
7pm-9pm. Other services include counselling, sexual health info and
resources, an LGBT library, social events and volunteerting opportunities.
See www.hartgables.com for more details.
NORTH YORKSHIRE
GAY MEN TALKING NORTHALLERTON
A social group meeting on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Contact: Gary Tel:01325 259084
YOUNG MEN'S GROUP
Scarborough on Wednesdays 7.00-9.00p.m.
Tel: 01904 620400 (Yorkshire Mesmac)
NATIONAL
CAFFMOS
For the older gay/bisexual man and their admirers.
Visit its website to find new friends and contacts.
http://members.aol.com/Caffmos/index.html
NAZ PROJECT
HIV & AIDS Helpline for South Asian gay & bisexual men.
Tel: 0208 741 1879 weekdays 9.30-5.30 (till 8.30 p.m. on Thursdays)
Languages available: Bengali, Gujerati, Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Urdu
e-mail:
BIG-UP
Sexual health information for African & Caribbean gay/bisexual men.
Tel: Helpline 0207 501 9315 (Tuesday and Thursday 6-8 p.m.)
e-mail: info@ bigup.co.uk
