Our Community Development Workers provide 1-2-1 support for those times when you feel like you need to talk to someone in a safe, confidential and supportive environment.

Who we work with in Leeds

We can offer 1-2-1 support to people over 16 in Leeds regarding issues related to sex and sexuality. Please reach out to us at leeds@mesmac.co.uk or 0113 244 4209

Men who have Sex with Men- We work with a range of men engaging in sex with men, regardless of how you identify your sexual orientation.

Trans Communities- We recognise many members of the Trans community often struggle to access mainstream sexual health services. We aim to provide inclusive and safe sexual health information for the Trans community in Leeds in a variety of ways. Find out more about our Trans Sexual Health drop in here.

We support those selling sex who are members of the above communities without judgement and in safe and confidential spaces.

What we can offer

For 1-2-1 support we can arrange to meet you at our office or an alternative location to discuss your issues in confidence.

We can discuss a broad variety of issues including:

Risk-taking behaviour
Coming out/sexuality
New HIV diagnoses
Gender identity
Chemsex support
Sexual health concerns

If you or the community development worker feel like you would benefit from accessing formal counselling, we may be able to refer you for free counselling sessions with our trained counsellors.

We also support those selling sex who are members of the above communities without judgement and in safe and confidential spaces.

Feel like you would benefit from 1-2-1 support?

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Our Community Development Workerds provide 1-2-1 support for those times when you feel like you need to talk to someone in a safe, confidential and supportive environment.

Who we support in Bradford

We offer support services to:

LGBTQ+ Youth - We run a weekly youth group for 14 - 25 yrs called BLAGY and we offer 1-2-1 support referrals and signposting.

African Communities- Information for African communities is offered in various African languages and support offered in a culturally appropriate way.

Faith Communities- We work with faith organisations on how to support fellow congregants living with and affected by HIV. We can also offer training and workshops on preventing and understanding HIV to all religious communities.

Commercial Sex Workers- We are working in partnership with the Lotus Project to offer sexual health support to sex workers from all backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations

Men who have Sex with Men- We work with a range of men engaging in sex with men, regardless of how you identify your sexual orientation.

We offer confidential and non-judgemental support to anyone needing to talk about their sexual and/or mental health.

How we work

You can visit our office in a central location, or alternatively we can visit you in schools, colleges, cafes etc. within the Bradford District.

We can discuss a broad variety of issues including:

Risk taking behaviours
Coming out
New HIV diagnoses
Sexual health concerns
Chemsex
Selling/trading sex

Being able to talk to our Community Development Workers has been a great help to service users at times of distress and upheaval.

You or the community development worker might feel like you would benefit from accessing formal counselling. We may be able to refer you on for free counselling sessions with our trained counsellors.

Feel like you would benefit from 1-2-1 support?

Contact us for a chat

Contact us

Our Community Development Workers in Hull provide 1-2-1 support for those times when you feel like you want to talk to someone in a safe, confidential and supportive environment.

We can visit schools, colleges or cafes. Alternatively, we can arrange to meet up with you in one of our small meeting rooms to discuss your issues in confidence.

We can discuss a broad variety of issues including:

Looking after your sexual health
Coming out
New HIV diagnoses
Consent
Staying safe online
Healthy relationships

Being able to talk to our Community Development Workers has been a great help to service users at times of distress and upheaval.

Feel like you would benefit from 1-2-1 support?

Contact us for a chat

Contact us

Our Community Development Workers in Rotherham provide 1-2-1 support for those times when you feel like you want to talk to someone in a safe, confidential and supportive environment.

We can visit schools, colleges or cafes. Alternatively, we can arrange to meet up with you in one of our small meeting rooms to discuss your issues in confidence.

We can discuss a broad variety of issues including: