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Teesside
Yes, MESMAC NORTH EAST has an office in Teesside in central Middlesbrough to be exact. The team consists of two full-time community workers one part-time group and outreach worker, two volunteer counsellors and an admin worker.
We provide services for people who live in what used to be the old Cleveland County area - that is now Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough.
What does the Teesside office offer?
- Telephone information and support
- One-to-one support
- Groups
- Rapid Test Service (HIV Testing)
- Sexual health advice
- Free condoms and lubricant
- Drop-in services
- Counselling services
- Outreach on Teesside's gay scene
- Training and resources for professionals
All the services we offer are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL.
RAPID TEST (1 HOUR HIV TEST)
This is a new service that runs from MESMAC'S Teesside office on Tuesdays, drop-in between 12 noon and 6pm, appointments can be made for other days and times though if required.
The test is a simple finger prick test with pre and post test counselling, and results within the hour.
To make an appointment call MESMAC Teesside on: 01642 804400.
You can also get the Rapid Test from TPA (Teesside Positive Action).
Tel: 01642 254598 or click here to go to an information page.
This service is run by MESMAC North East, Teesside Positive Action and The Department of Infection & Travel Medicine, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.
GROUPS
TGV (Tees Gay Valley)
This is a weekly group for young gay and bisexual men aged under 25. It offers a safe place to talk about issues that are relevant to them. We hold regular socail events and activities, such as meetings with other young men's groups from around the area., bowling, trips to the cinema, quizes and themed party nights.
We meet on a Tuesday evening starting from 7.00pm until 9.00pm. Contact MESMAC Teesside on: 01642 804400 for more information.
JTGV (Junior Tees Gay Valley)
Under 16's group for young gay, bisexual men or young men who are unsure of their sexuality.
Contact Stephen: 01642 804400
Teessides Out (Gay and Bisexual Men's Group)
This group meets weekly and is a social group for gay and bisexual men aged over 20. The group is informal and friendly, we also have issue based meetings as well as social meetings and activities such as barbecues with other gay men's groups from other areas, trips to the theatre and cinema.
We meet every Thursday from 7pm until 9pm. Contact Stephen for more information.
Call: 01642 804400
Counselling Services
Almost everyone needs someone to talk stuff through with at some time in their lives. There are two trained counsellors available for weekly sessions at our Middlesbrough office. Contact us for more information.
Telephone: 01642 804400
Fax: 01642 809800
Alternatively e-mail:
If you are reading this, and have felt or do feel isolated within your community, why not e-mail and discuss any issues that you have. Even if you are unable to attend any of the groups or drop-ins personally, we can share information via e-mail.
If you have any information about events or initiatives, that are making services more accessible to lesbians, gays and bisexuals in Teeside, let us know about them, so that we can let others know too!
T.P.A. Teesside Positive Action.
Practical & emotional support for people living with HIV/AIDS, their partners, families, & carers. Also befriending, advocacy, complementary therapies, and education & information. Operates Prison Support Service.
You can also get the Rapid Test (1 hour HIV test) from TPA (Teesside Positive Action).
Tel: 01642 254598 or click here to go to an information page.
Tel: 01642 254598
Website: www.tpa-uk.org
Email:
Address:
141 Albert Road,
Middlesbrough
TS1 2PP
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