Drop-in services for gay men in England and Wales

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Birkenhead
Birmingham
Brighton
Bristol
Chelmsford
Colchester
Darlington
Grays
Hartlepool
Leicester
Liverpool
Maldon
Newcastle
Sheffield
South Woodham Ferrers
Wolverhampton

Birkenhead

THT: sexual health drop-in for any man with need, but particularly for men infected with or affected by HIV, as well as people from the LGBT communities. Wednesdays 12noon-2pm. Phone: 0151 666 9890.

Birmingham

HGL: open to all gay men, bisexual men and men who have sex with men. It is a safe and confidential space for men to talk and chill out. Two experienced workers are always present during this time, to offer support and to answer any questions. Friday afternoon 2.30-6.30pm at 146 Bromsgrove Street.

Brighton

THT South: providing sexual health information and resources, including free condoms and lube. Open Mondays 2-6pm and Thursdays 6-10pm at 61 Ship Street, Brighton BN1. For more info phone: 01273 764 200 or email: info.brighton@tht.org.uk.

Bristol

THT West: Tuesdays and Fridays, 11.30am-2.30pm. 8-10 West Street, Old Market. Phone: 0117 995 1000.

Chelmsford

Essex Gay Men’s Initiative: meets monthly on Saturdays 3-5pm.For more information visit: www.essexgaymen.org.uk or phone: 01245 250256.

Colchester

The Outhouse: Open to all members of the LGBT community, friends and family welcome. Thursdays 7-10pm and Saturdays 10.30am - 1pm at 19 East Hill, Colchester. For more information phone the Colchester Gay Switchboard on 01206 871 394.

Darlington

The Gay Centre, 9 Duke Street, Darlington. Open House Tuesdays 2-5pm; Thursday 2-4pm. Men's social drop-in group on Fridays 7-10pm.

Grays

Essex Gay Men’s Initiative: For more info visit: www.essexgaymen.org.uk or phone 01245 250256.

THT East: drop-in on Tuesdays 12noon-4pm at Old Customs House, Hythe Quay.

Hartlepool

Hart Gables: Monday to Friday 10am-3pm and Mondays 7-9pm at 31 South Road, Hartlepool.

Leicester

Trade: Monday to Thursday 9.30am-5pm and Friday 9.30am-4pm at 15 Wellington Street, Leicester.

Liverpool

The Armistead Project: Drop-in for LGB and trans gay people. Tuesday and Thursday 2-9pm, Saturday 4-7pm. For more information phone:0151 227 1931 or visit: www.armisteadcentre.co.uk.

Queer Notions at the Armistead Project: Weekly mental heatlh drop-in. Tuesdays 7-9pm. For more information phone: 0151 227 9977 or email: queernotions@hotmail.com.

Saturday youth drop-in: weekly drop-in for LGB and trans gay people 13 to 19-years-old. For more info phone: 0151 227 1931.

Maldon

Essex Gay Men’s Initiative: meets monthly on Saturdays 3pm-5pm (new members 2.30pm). Visit www.essexgaymen.org.uk or ring 01245 250256 for more information.

Newcastle

MESMAC North East: Monday to Thursday 1-5pm at 11 Nelson Street, Newcastle.

Nottingham

THT Nottingham: for more information phone: 0115 882 0121 or email: nottingham@tht.org.uk.

Sheffield

SHOUT!: an information and support service for gay and bisexual men. It provides a space to discuss sexual health, relationships, coming out and self-esteem. This service also offers a wide variety of activities, monthly film nights and one to one support on request. Free access to condoms and lube is available to all visitors.

Every Thursday evening 6.30- 9.30pm. For more info phone: 0114 253 6767, email: support@shoutinsheffield.co.uk or visit: www.shoutinsheffield.co.uk.

South Woodham Ferrers

Essex Gay Men’s Initiative: meets monthly on Thursdays 8-9.30pm (new members 7.30pm). For more information visit: www.essexgaymen.org.uk or phone: 01245 250256.

Wolverhampton

LADS Café: weekly social group for gay and bisexual men over 18. Mondays 6-9pm, except Bank Holidays. For more information call or text Martin Hogg on 07870 565884 or email: mthogg@mac.com.

Older LADS Café: group for mature gay and bisexual men. The second Monday of the month, 2-5pm, except Bank Holidays. For more information call or text Martin Hogg on 07870 565884 or email: mthogg@mac.com.