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support groups

Base 10

Drugs project for 21 and under, families and friends.
Phone: 0113 243 3552.

Begin (Learning and living with HIV)

Begin aims to help and support anyone directly affected by HIV/Aids and to provide education and training, raising awareness around HIV and related issues.
Where? Suite 1, Trinity Buildings, Caldervale Road, Wakefield, WF1 5PE MAP
When? Drop-in Tuesdays 10.30 - 6.30; Group drop in 1-4pm. All other times by appointment.
Phone: 01924 211117
Fax: 01924 384681
Email: pm@beginwakefield.co.uk
Web: www.beginwakefield.co.uk

BLAGY

Support for young lgbs in Bradford.
Post: BLAGY, PO Box 267, Bradford BD1 5XT

Dewsbury & Batley Area Support & Social Group

Social and support group.
When? Tues 7-9pm.
Phone: Deb 01924 466486 or Martin & Paul 01924 468984.

Doncaster Gay Support

Confidential help, support & advice for young lgbts.
When? Drop-in Thur 7.30-9. Social at Vine last Thur, 7.30 on.
Phone: Rennie 01302 726569, or Janet 01405 741800.

Doncaster Pathways

Free, confidential advice, info, support on issues around HIV/AIDS. Support group and befriending service.
Phone: 01302 327445 (a/phone out of hours).
Email: d.pathways@btconnect.com

Freedom Deaf Group

Group for deaf lgb people.
When? Meets 1st Fri of month.
Phone: Daniel 01302 872994 (minicom/voice/fax), or Keith 01302 789538 (minicom only).
Post: FDG, 1 Ainsthorpe Rd, Toll Barr DN5 0RD.

The Fruitbowl

LGB youth group for under 25s, Wakefield.
Phone: Tony 01924 211116.

GALYIC

Gay and Lesbian Youth in Calderdale. Meets weekly, penpal scheme, 121 support, counselling and advocacy.
When? Weekly - phone for details
Phone: helpline 01422 320099.

Gay & Lesbian Teachers Online

Friendship and support group.
Web: www.egroups.com/list/gayandlesbianteachers/info.html

Hull GAP

Support groups for under 25 lgbs, offering advice, counselling and trips.
Phone: 01482 589142

Indigo

Sheffield monthly support group for lgb people from black and minotiry ethnic communities.
Phone: 0114 226 1900 or 07974 199230

LGBT Rotherham

An action group for lgbt people in Rotherham. Currently working on a mixed lgbt support/social group hoping to start in the new year.
Where? Arts Centre, Rotherham
When? Monthly, Thursdays
Phone: Gail 07854536552
Email: wilcockgail@aol.com

The Market Place

Young people's information and support drop-in on any issues that young people face. Free condoms. Free counselling and one to one support.
Where? 28 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ MAP
When? Drop-in Mon and Weds 10-2, Thurs 1-5, Fri 12-4, Sat 10-2.
Phone: 0113 246 1659 for details or to book an appointment.
Web: www.TMPweb.org

Next Generation

LGB youth drop-in. Info and peer support for under 25s. Volunteers always welcome
When? Monday, weekly.
Phone: Phillip/Kerri 0114 270 0298.

North Derbyshire Gay Men's Support Group.

Contact for details.
When? 2nd Thursday of the month, 7-9pm.
Phone: Gary 01246 559431
Email: garywoodhouse@nhs.net

North Derbyshire L&B Women's Group.

Support and social activities. Contact us for venue details or to be added to our email forum.
When? Thursdays, every 4 weeks, 7-9pm: 16 Nov, 14 Dec 06 etc.
Phone: Chelle 01246 559431
Email: chelledavey@nhs.net

North Yorkshire AIDS Action

A voluntary organisation offering support to people in N Yorks affected by HIV/AIDS.
Where? 12a St. Saviour's Place, York, YO1 7PJ MAP
Phone: 01904 640024.

Older lesbian meeting point

Meet up with other lesbians.
Where? Upstairs, The Bohemian Cafe, 53 Chesterfield Rd, Sheffield, Regional
When? 1st Sat, 7-9pm starting 3rd Nov.
Phone: Irene 0788 176 6829 8-9pm

Out 2 25

A group for 13-25 year olds who idendify as lgbt or questioning.
Where? City centre location, Leeds
When? Meets Tues and Thurs
Phone: 7903319435

Out to Play

Mental health support in a social, informal group. We meet for a chat or to go and do social stuff together. Supported by LGB mental health workers
Where? West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds, LS2 7UP MAP
When? Fridays 4.30-6.30
Phone: 0113 224 3080 Tues-Fri
Post: Community Alternatives Team, 79 Roundhay Rd, Leeds, LS7 4AA
Email: paola.vietri@leeds.gov.uk

P2P

A newly diagnosed HIV positive Gay/Bisexual/MSM course. It runs for 6 weeks at a safe, confidential, city centre location and has a variety of guest speakers who can provide additional information about HIV and how to live with it.
When? Each Tuesday 6-8pm
Phone: Yorkshire MESMAC on 0113 244 4209 and ask for Pete or Tom.
Fax: 0113 245 8233
Post: P2P, Po Box 417, Leeds LS1 5PN
Email: t.hunt@mesmac.co.uk

Pink Parents of West Yorkshire

Group for lgb parents, prospective parents, carers and partners - and their kids! Trips, discussions and mutual support (planning meeting every third meeting with creche).
When? First Sunday afternoon of the month.
Phone: 01274 733858.
Post: c/o LGBnet, 17-21 Chapel Street, Bradford BD1 5DT.
Email: parents@lgbnet.clara.co.uk

Rotherham LG Youth Group

When? Meets Tues/Fri eves.
Phone: Contact Rotherham Line: 01709 821523 7-9pm Tue/Fri. A/phone at other times.

Scarborough/Ryedale HIV & Sexual Health Counselling Service

Free confidential info & counselling for HIV, testing, STDs, safer sex, sexuality. Support group for those living with/affected by HIV.
Phone: 01723 380633

Sheffield BiWeekly Group

A social and support network for bisexual women and men which meets twice a month in Sheffield. We welcome bisexual people, those who think they might be bi, those who thought they were heterosexual but are now wondering, those who thought they were lesbian/gay but are now wondering.
When? 2nd and last Friday of each month
Phone: 0114 226 1900 for more info
Email: tony.atkin@chiv.nhs.uk
Web: www.bi-weekly.org.uk

Sheffield Gay Youth Group

Social/support group for young lgb men and men questioning their sexuality.
Phone: Kerr/Aiden/Louise 0114 228 9266 or 0114 270 1010.

Sheffield Lesbian Support Line & Group

Phoneline and support group.
When? Wed 8-11pm.
Phone: 0114 249 1630

Sheffield University LGB Committee

Group meetings, counselling facility (safe room), monthly LGB night (Climax). LGB Group, Bi Group, L&Bi Women's Group, LGB Christian Group.
Email: lgb@sheffield.ac.uk
Web: www.shef.ac.uk/uni/union/
susrv/susu/rep/lgb/lgb1.html

Shout group

LGB young people in Hull (14-25 years).
Phone: Karen on (01482) 218115

Shout! Centre

Health and community centre for gay and bisexual men, offering a range of health, social and welfare services. (No relation to Shout! magazine)
When? Thurs 6.30pm-9.30pm.
Phone: 0114 226 1900

Switch

An afternoon social group for transgendered male to females at a safe, confidential, city centre location. We welcome anybody who is starting to identify or have identified as MTF no matter what stage of your transition you are at. We will respect your right to self identify and will call you by your chosen pronoun and name. Your medical history will be yours to talk about when you feel comfortable. We understand it may be difficult to talk about your feelings with your friends, family and partners so we will be happy to listen without judgment and to introduce you to new friends.
When? 2-4pm on alternate Tuesdays
Phone: Yorkshire MESMAC on 0113 244 4209 and ask for Pete or Tom.
Fax: 0113 245 8233
Post: Switch, Po Box 417, Leeds LS1 5PN
Email: t.hunt@mesmac.co.uk

Terrence Higgins Trust Yorkshire

Support services for people living with HIV and those affected, including: peer support groups (gay men's, women's, carers', youth); 1-2- support, benefits and housing advice, complementary therapies. Information and training available to external organisations/groups.
Where? 2 Oxford Place, Leeds, LS1 3AX MAP
Phone: 0113 236 4720.
Web: www.tht.org.uk
Related pages: New STI campaign from THT

Wakefield Positive Social Support Group

Social and support group for HIV+ people.
Phone: John 01924 211117 Tony 01924 211116.

West Yorkshire Bi Group

Friendship and support group.
Web: westyorkshire.bi.org

York LGBT Youth Group

Support & social group for under 25s in York.
Phone: 07767 318175
Web: www.lgbyouthyork.org.uk

YorkPride

Uni of York LGB Social/Support Group.
Where? Student Union Centre, Goodricke College, University of York, Heslington, York, YO1 5DD MAP
Phone: Lisa 01904 433723.
Email: socs197@york.ac.uk

Yorkshire MESMAC

Sexual health project for gay men, bisexual men and men who have sex with men.
Phone: Bradford: 01274 395815.
Leeds: 0113 244 4209.
Wakefield:01924 21111.
York: 01904 620400.
Post: Bradford: PO Box 267 BD1 5XT.
Leeds: PO Box 417, Leeds LS1 5PN.
Wakefield: PO Box 19 WF1 2YE.
York: PO Box 549 YO30 7GX.
Web: www.mesmac.co.uk
Related pages: MESVac - protection from Hepatitis B

Yorkshire Mictures Youth (YMY)

Social activities, support, information and workshops for lgbt young people aged 13-19 years (run by Kirklees Childrens and Young People's Service
When? Meets every Monday 6.30-9.00 in Huddersfield
Phone: 07813 903570
Email: claire.townend@kirklees.gov.uk

Yorks-LGBT

Social and support group for LGB and transgender staff in further and higher education.
Email: yorks-lgbt-owner@egroups.com

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phonelines

Bradford Friend

Confidential help/advice for g/b women and men.
When? Mon & Wed 6.30-8.45pm
Phone: 01274 723802
Post: c/o BCVS, 19-25 Sunbridge Road, Bradford, BD1 2AY
Related pages:
You've got a friend

Calderdale & Kirklees Men's Support Line

Are you in a relationship with a woman but also attracted to men? Confidential advice, information. Tel/Text number below.
When? 24 hours, Mon-Fri
Phone: 07955 872307

Derbyshire LGBT Switchboard

Confidential support, understanding & info to lgbt people.
When? Tues, Wed & Thur 10am-1pm & 7.30pm-9.30pm.
Phone: 01332 349333
Email: info@gayderbyshire.co.uk
Web: www.gayderbyshire.co.uk

Doncaster Gay Support

Confidential help, support & advice for young lgbts.
When? Drop-in Thur 7.30-9. Social at Vine last Thur, 7.30 on.
Phone: Rennie 01302 726569, or Janet 01405 741800.

Huddersfield (Kirklees) L&G Switchboard

Confidential support, advice and info for Hudds LesBiGay Youth Group. Tues/Sun 7-9pm.
Phone: 01484 538070 24 hour a/phone.
Post: PO Box 293 HD1 1WV.

Hull Lesbian Line

Confidential helpline for all women, run by lesbians: someone to talk to, what's on info, befriending service.
When? staffed Mon 7-9pm, a/phone other times.
Phone: 01482 214 331

Kali Group

Asian and Black lgb community group & phoneline.
When? Sun 2pm - 4pm, answerphone other times.
Phone: 01274 744798
Post: c/o PO Box 267, Bradford BD1 5XT.

Leeds Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Switchboard

Confidential support and advice, and web listings.
When? Tues-Fri 7-10pm
Phone: 0113 245 3588
Web: www.leeds-switchboard.org.uk

Leeds Student Friend

Confidential listening and info run by and for lgb students in Leeds.
When? Mon, Weds, Thurs 7.30-10pm termtime only.
Phone: 0113 246 9690

Peer Support Service

Confidential listening service provided by disabled people for disabled people. Contact Pauline Ellis, Peer Support, Leeds Centre for Integrated Living.
Phone: 0113 214 3597 (24 a/phone), gen enq 214 3594, minicom 214 3598.

Pink Parents UK

A UK-wide charity of, by and for lesbian, gay and bisexual parents, parents-to-be and their children, offering a quarterly magazine, website, helpline, publications, enquiry service, and workshops.
When? Thursday 7 to 10pm
Phone: Helpline: 08701 273 274. Office Phone: 0117 904 4500
Post: Box 55, Green Leaf Bookshop, 82 Colston St, Bristol BS1 5BB
Email: enquiries@pinkparents.org.uk
Web: www.pinkparents.org.uk

Press for Change (S Yorks)

Working for equality and respect for all transsexual people. Phone Krystyna for advice & support
When? Mondays 7.30-9.30pm
Phone: 0114 258 9706
Web: www.transsexual.org.uk

Rotherham Line

Young people's confidential lgb helpline.
When? 7-9pm Tue/Fri. A/phone at other times.
Phone: 01709 821523

Scunthorpe Helpline

Phoneline.
When? Wed/Fri, 7-9pm.
Phone: 01724 271661

Sheffield Lesbian Support Line & Group

Phoneline and support group.
When? Wed 8-11pm.
Phone: 0114 249 1630

York Lesbian Line

Phoneline.
When? Fri 7.30-9pm. 24 a/phone.
Phone: 01904 646812
Post: PO Box 225, York YO1 1AA.

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sexual health and hiv/aids

Barnsley DGH GU Cinic

Sexual health advice, testing and treatment.
Phone: Appointments 01226 432599. Health advisors: 01226 432210

BCAT

Sexual health/HIV advice and info for black/Asian people.
Phone: 0113 307 0300.

Begin (Learning and living with HIV)

Begin aims to help and support anyone directly affected by HIV/Aids and to provide education and training, raising awareness around HIV and related issues.
Where? Suite 1, Trinity Buildings, Caldervale Road, Wakefield, WF1 5PE MAP
When? Drop-in Tuesdays 10.30 - 6.30; Group drop in 1-4pm. All other times by appointment.
Phone: 01924 211117
Fax: 01924 384681
Email: pm@beginwakefield.co.uk
Web: www.beginwakefield.co.uk

The Brunswick Centre

Sexual health services for everybody in Kirklees and Calderdale.
Where? Brunswick House, South St, Halifax, HX1 2EL MAP
Phone: 01422 341764
Email: info@thebrunswickcentre.org.uk
Web: www.thebrunswickcentre.org.uk

Chesterfield & N Derbys RH GU Clinic.

Sexual health advice, testing and treatment.
Phone: 01246 277271.

Derbyshire Secxual Health Promotion Service (formerly CASH)

Sexual health advice and info for all across Derbyshire.
Where? 4 Rose Hill, Chesterfield, S40 1LW MAP
Phone: 01246 559431.

Dewsbury GU Clinic

Sexual health advice, testing and treatment.
Phone: 01924 816120.

Doncaster Pathways

Free, confidential advice, info, support on issues around HIV/AIDS. Support group and befriending service.
Phone: 01302 327445 (a/phone out of hours).
Email: d.pathways@btconnect.com

Doncaster RI GU Clinic.

Sexual health advice, testing and treatment.
Phone: 01302 333111.

Forge Centre

Social work help for people affected by HIV. Confidential HIV testing.
Where? 6 Claremont Place, Sheffield, S10 2TB MAP
Phone: 0114 271 1142.

Halifax GUM Clinic

Sexual health advice, testing and treatment.
Phone: 01422 305553.

Harrogate Sexual Health Clinic

Please call for an appointment/advice
When? Tues and Fridays only
Phone: 01423 553 428

Huddersfield GUM Clinic

Sexual health advice, testing and treatment.
Phone: 01484 344311

Leeds Daybreak Trust

Financial Hardship fund offering financial help to people who live or access medical services in Leeds, whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS.
Post: PO Box HP 55, Leeds LS6 2UY.

Leeds GU Clinic

Sexual health advice, testing and treatment.
Phone: 0113 292 6724

Leeds HIV Unit

Coordination of City Council's response to HIV.
Phone: 0113 247 8670
Post: Soc Services Dept, Leeds City Council, Merrion House, Merrion Centre LS2 8QA.

The Market Place

Young people's information and support drop-in on any issues that young people face. Free condoms. Free counselling and one to one support.
Where? 28 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ MAP
When? Drop-in Mon and Weds 10-2, Thurs 1-5, Fri 12-4, Sat 10-2.
Phone: 0113 246 1659 for details or to book an appointment.
Web: www.TMPweb.org

Mesmac

See Yorkshire Mesmac

MSM

Action on sexual Health for gay & bi men in Calderdale & Kirklees.
Phone: 01422 341764.

National AIDS Helpline

0800 567123 (24 hrs).

North Yorkshire AIDS Action

A voluntary organisation offering support to people in N Yorks affected by HIV/AIDS.
Where? 12a St. Saviour's Place, York, YO1 7PJ MAP
Phone: 01904 640024.

P2P

A newly diagnosed HIV positive Gay/Bisexual/MSM course. It runs for 6 weeks at a safe, confidential, city centre location and has a variety of guest speakers who can provide additional information about HIV and how to live with it.
When? Each Tuesday 6-8pm
Phone: Yorkshire MESMAC on 0113 244 4209 and ask for Pete or Tom.
Fax: 0113 245 8233
Post: P2P, Po Box 417, Leeds LS1 5PN
Email: t.hunt@mesmac.co.uk

Rotherham GU Clinic

Sexual health advice, testing and treatment.
Phone: 01709 820099

Scarborough Sexual Health Clinic

The Mulberry Unit. Please call for an appointment/advice
When? Tues and Fri
Phone: 01723 342785

Scarborough/Ryedale HIV & Sexual Health Counselling Service

Free confidential info & counselling for HIV, testing, STDs, safer sex, sexuality. Support group for those living with/affected by HIV.
Phone: 01723 380633

Sheffield Centre for HIV & Sexual Health

NHS funded organisation offering information, education and training.
When? Open Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm.
Phone: 0114 226 1900 or 0114 253 6767

Sheffield GU Clinic

Sexual health advice, testing and treatment.
Where? Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF MAP
Phone: 0114 276 6928.

Sheffield Youth Clinics

Sexual health advice for young people.
Where? Central Health Clinic Mulberry St, Sheffield, S1 2PJ MAP
Phone: 0114 271 6790.

Shield

Registered charity providing buddies for people infected and affected by HIV. Volunteers always welcome.
Phone: 0114 278916.
Post: PO Box 1093, Sheffield S1 2XP.

Shout! Centre

Health and community centre for gay and bisexual men, offering a range of health, social and welfare services. (No relation to Shout! magazine)
When? Thurs 6.30pm-9.30pm.
Phone: 0114 226 1900

Terrence Higgins Trust Yorkshire

Support services for people living with HIV and those affected, including: peer support groups (gay men's, women's, carers', youth); 1-2- support, benefits and housing advice, complementary therapies. Information and training available to external organisations/groups.
Where? 2 Oxford Place, Leeds, LS1 3AX MAP
Phone: 0113 236 4720.
Web: www.tht.org.uk
Related pages: New STI campaign from THT

Wakefield HIV Counselling & Support Service

Free confidential advice, counselling, testing, etc to those infected/affected by HIV/AIDS.
Where? H Gwynne Jones Centre, Stanley Royd, Aberford Road, Wakefield, WF14 4DG MAP
Phone: Valerie Danson 01924 364144.

Wakefield Positive Social Support Group

Social and support group for HIV+ people.
Phone: John 01924 211117 Tony 01924 211116.

York GUM Clinic

Please call for an appointment/advice
Where? Monkgate, York
When? Mon-Fri
Phone: 01904 725417

Yorkshire MESMAC

Sexual health project for gay men, bisexual men and men who have sex with men.
Phone: Bradford: 01274 395815.
Leeds: 0113 244 4209.
Wakefield:01924 21111.
York: 01904 620400.
Post: Bradford: PO Box 267 BD1 5XT.
Leeds: PO Box 417, Leeds LS1 5PN.
Wakefield: PO Box 19 WF1 2YE.
York: PO Box 549 YO30 7GX.
Web: www.mesmac.co.uk
Related pages: MESVac - protection from Hepatitis B

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mental health

The Market Place

Young people's information and support drop-in on any issues that young people face. Free condoms. Free counselling and one to one support.
Where? 28 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ MAP
When? Drop-in Mon and Weds 10-2, Thurs 1-5, Fri 12-4, Sat 10-2.
Phone: 0113 246 1659 for details or to book an appointment.
Web: www.TMPweb.org

Out to Play

Mental health support in a social, informal group. We meet for a chat or to go and do social stuff together. Supported by LGB mental health workers
Where? West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds, LS2 7UP MAP
When? Fridays 4.30-6.30
Phone: 0113 224 3080 Tues-Fri
Post: Community Alternatives Team, 79 Roundhay Rd, Leeds, LS7 4AA
Email: paola.vietri@leeds.gov.uk

P2P

A newly diagnosed HIV positive Gay/Bisexual/MSM course. It runs for 6 weeks at a safe, confidential, city centre location and has a variety of guest speakers who can provide additional information about HIV and how to live with it.
When? Each Tuesday 6-8pm
Phone: Yorkshire MESMAC on 0113 244 4209 and ask for Pete or Tom.
Fax: 0113 245 8233
Post: P2P, Po Box 417, Leeds LS1 5PN
Email: t.hunt@mesmac.co.uk

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drugs

Base 10

Drugs project for 21 and under, families and friends.
Phone: 0113 243 3552.

The Market Place

Young people's information and support drop-in on any issues that young people face. Free condoms. Free counselling and one to one support.
Where? 28 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ MAP
When? Drop-in Mon and Weds 10-2, Thurs 1-5, Fri 12-4, Sat 10-2.
Phone: 0113 246 1659 for details or to book an appointment.
Web: www.TMPweb.org

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