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1-2-1 support for those times when you feel like you need to talk to someone in a safe, confidential and supportive environment.
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Counselling
MESMAC can offer counselling sessions delivered by counsellors with training and experience of how best to support LGBTQIA+ people.
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LGBT+ youth
Friendly, safe youth groups where LGBT+ young people can meet, socialise and find support from others going through similar experiences.
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STI Testing
Free, confidential testing for sexually transmitted infections - whether you have symptoms, want a check-up, or have had unprotected sex
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Have Your Say: Help Shape LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Services in Leeds
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The LDVS Voices project is running consultations throughout November 2026 to ensure local domestic violence and abuse services truly reflect and support victim survivors across Leeds. This marks the very first time victim survivors have been invited to directly influence the official service specification before it goes out to tender, with the new service contract beginning in April 2028.Organised in partnership with MESMAC and the Leeds Domestic Violence Service (LDVS), these sessions offer a safe, confidential space for community members to share their views on how local support systems can be improved.
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“We keep asking Black communities what the barriers are and then don't act on the answers”
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Yorkshire Queer Minds is MESMAC’s new project dedicated to improving LGBTQIA+ mental health and wellbeing across Yorkshire through counselling, peer support, and community action. To celebrate Black History Month, we’re speaking with inspiring figures making a positive impact in Yorkshire's Black communities to explore identity, wellbeing, and life experiences. Our Second feature is with Dr Carlyn Boyce. Dr Boyce is an accredited cognitive behavioural psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and Senior Teaching Fellow in CBT at the University of Leeds. She has over 15 years’ experience in mental health and advocates for culturally sensitive therapy and better access to support for Black communities.
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"I Don't Have to Be Exceptional All the Time"
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Yorkshire Queer Minds is MESMAC’s new project dedicated to improving LGBTQIA+ mental health and wellbeing across Yorkshire through counselling, peer support, and community action.To celebrate Black History Month, we’re speaking with inspiring figures making a positive impact in Yorkshire's Black communities to explore identity, wellbeing, and life experiences.Our first feature is Jamal Gerald an award-winning, Leeds-based artist and writer known for his conversational, unapologetic, and provocative work. We caught up with Jamal to discuss how his identity shapes both his art and everyday life.