Drop in services
Here are the details of some drop in services available to gay and bisexual men in London. Different drop in services are set up to meet different needs. Some are for men living with HIV, some are for gay men generally. For the details of sexual health clinic 'walk-in' services, please see the information on London clinics.
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Lighthouse West London (Terrence Higgins Trust Lighthouse)
| Address: | 111 - 117 Lancaster Road London W11 1QT |
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| Telephone: | 020 7313 2900 0845 12 21 200 - THT Direct for service information |
| Email: | information@lighthouse-west.org.uk |
| Website: | www.tht.org.uk |
London Lighthouse West London is a support centre for people living with HIV which offers
- a cafe;
- advice and advocacy through CAB, complementary therapies, counselling and podiatry;
- peer support groups;
- African Day on Saturdays once a month.
For information on the above services as well as others in London please contact THT Direct on 0845 12 21 200.
The Metro Centre
| Address: | The Metro Centre Norman House 110-114 Norman Road Greenwich, SE10 9QJ |
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| Telephone: | 020 8305 5000 |
| Email: | info@metrocentreonline.org |
| Website: | www.metrocentreonline.org |
A mixed weekly drop-in at The Metro Centre offers a space for gay and bisexual men and women to socialise with others in a comfortable, non-judgemental, relaxed atmosphere. It’s a safe place where if you feel like you need a confidential chat, staff are available for a one to one session in one of the counselling rooms. There is no obligation to stay for the entire session and you can come along for however long you want.
Opening times
| Thursday | 1pm to 4pm |
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Outcome - North London's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Mental Health Drop-In
| Address: | Ashley Road Day Centre 35 Ashley Road London N19 3AG |
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| Telephone: | 020 7272 5038 or 020 7272 6936 |
| Email: | brianh54@hotmail.com |
Offers support, advice, advocacy, friendship and lunch, in an informal house setting with a beautiful garden. A wide range of activities and outings is also organized, plus counselling and complementary therapies. Disability access to ground floor. New members and volunteers always welcome.
Opening times
| Tuesday | 10.30 to 4.30pm |
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River House
| Address: | Furnival Gardens (off Rutland Grove) London W6 9D |
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| Telephone: | 020 8753 5190 |
| Email: | info@riverhousetrust.org.uk |
River House is a resource centre where people living with HIV can access welfare benefits advice, social work services, housing advice, counselling, advocacy and complementary therapies. Services include:
- Access to Living Well programme.
- Drop-in service with lunch.
- Support for carers.
Opening times
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - open to anyone living with HIV.
Sohoboyz
| Address: | Unit FF15, Base Station, The Saga Centre, 326 Kensal Road, London W10 5BZ |
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| Telephone: | 020 7362 2309 |
| Email: | info@sohoboyz.org.uk |
| Website: | www.sohoboyz.org.uk |
The SohoBoyz Sunday Drop-In takes place every Sunday from 2-5pm.
The 'chill out zone' will be a safe and confidential space. If you are a male or transgender sex worker and want to access help and information about any aspects of your sex work, including safer sex and HIV information, social support, benefits, housing, education and training opportunities, legal advice, immigration advice, and your rights as a sex worker.
Services provided will include one to one needs assessment with a key worker and rapid HIV testing, all within a relaxed and comfortable space. Meet with other sex workers, have some lunch and collect condoms and safer sex supplies. Helpful and friendly staff and volunteers will be on hand to provide assistance and information, and from time to time it is hoped that other agencies and professionals, such as representatives from the International Union of Sex Workers (IUSW), will drop by to offer help and advice.
Conveniently located adjacent to Portobello Docks, nearest tubes to Sohoboyz are Ladbroke Grove (Hammersmith & City Line) or Kensal Green (Bakerloo Line) and the centre is well served by local bus routes including the 7, 23, 52, 70, 295, & 452.
SW5
| Address: | 11 Eardley Crescent Earl's Court London SW5 9JS |
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| Telephone: | 020 7370 0406 |
| Email: | web@sw5.info |
| Website: | www.sw5.info |
SW5 offers sex workers the chance to chill out and relax or socialise and network in the basement space. There is also free access to the internet plus drinks and snacks as refreshments
Outside of the drop-in service, SW5 offers a program of group workshops and activities on and off site. Workshops tend to be led by external facilitators with the emphasis on learning. Activities are intended to be more of a social opportunity.
Opening times
Fridays from 12pm to 3pm.
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