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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Antidote
Lighthouse West London (THT London Lighthouse)
The Metro Centre
Outcome
Positive Place
River House
Sohoboyz
Step Forward

Antidote

Address:	Antidote, 21 Wardour St, London, W1D 6PN - Thursday evenings, 6pm to 8pm
Telephone:	020 833 1674
Email:	antidote@londonfriend.org.uk
Website:	www.antidote-lgbt.com

The Antidote service at London Friend offers information and support exclusively to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered (LGBT) people around drugs and alcohol. Whether you want to cut down or stop using or drinking, or want information about keeping safe, Antidote at London Friend can help.

Antidote is a self-referral service. It operates on two levels. The drop-in and auricular acupuncture services are open access and clients may simply turn up. Other services require an assessment. Clients may either book this via the Thursday evening drop-in service at the address below or telephone for an appointment.

Lighthouse West London (Terrence Higgins Trust Lighthouse)

Address:	111 - 117 Lancaster Road London W11 1QT
Telephone:	020 7313 2900 0808 802 1221 - 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 0808 802 1221.

The Metro Centre

Address:	The Metro Centre Norman House 110-114 Norman Road Greenwich, SE10 9QJ
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

Outcome - North London's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Mental Health Drop-In

Address:	Ashley Road Day Centre 35 Ashley Road London N19 3AG
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

The Positive Place

Address:	52 Deptford Broadway, London, SE8 4PH
Telephone:	020 8694 9988 x205
Email:	enquiries@thepositiveplace.org.uk
Website:	www.thepositiveplace.org.uk

The Positive Place is open 13 hours per day. Drop in facilities include free use of computers and internet, library material etc. Peer Support Groups at three locations across South London.

Services include:

One to One Counselling
Group Counselling
PSMP training
Short courses and workshops on issues including: Stigma and Discrimination, Recently Diagnosed. Long Term
Survivor issues, HIV and boundaries, HIV and bereavement etc.
Special interest groups such as a "book club" and "arts and crafts group" etc.
Volunteer Mentoring
Opportunties to Volunteer
The Positive Place is an organisational member of BACP and bound by its ethical framework for good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

The Positive Place is a service user led organisation and a high proportion of gay men are represented in its governance and management.

River House

Address:	Furnival Gardens (off Rutland Grove) London W6 9D
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.

River House can only offer a service to residents of Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Ealing, Hounslow and NW London boroughs.

Opening times

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - open to anyone living with HIV.

Sohoboyz

Sohoboyz has now closed. Services for male sex workers are still provided by the the Working Men Project at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington.

Step Forward

Address:	234 Bethnal Green London E2 0AA
Telephone:	020 7739 3082
Email:	lucie@stepforward-web.org
Website:	www.stepforward-web.org

Free weekly drop in and support group, for lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) young people aged 11 to 25, living in and around Tower Hamlets. Tuesdays 5pm to 8pm.