The MESMAC range of booklets are now available to download as PDF's, we have also added a library of other great downloadable resources. MESMAC North East make every effort to ensure the information contained in this library is correct and cannot accept liability or responsibility for other organisations material presented here. If you find any of the contact information to be out of date, please contact MESMAC and we will try and supply you with up to date information.
MESMAC NORTH EAST RESOURCES – CLICK TO OPEN
| Pocket Guide MESMAC NE and LGBTQ Services in Newcastle. A quick overview of MESMAC services. Contains information on groups, services, venues, sexual health clinics and much, much more. Updated June 2016. | Counselling at MESMAC North East. Information on our counselling service. Contains useful contact information. Updated July 2014. SERVICE CURRENTLY NOT RUNNING! |
| So Gay, So What?. Information and advice for young LGBT people. Contains useful contact information. | Sex Sex Sex- MESMAC's Safer Sex Guide for Men who have Sex with Men. Information on Sex and Sexual Relationships, HIV+ Men, STI's, Oral Sex, Condoms and Sexual Health Clinics. Contains useful contact information. *Contains some explicit language and images* |
MESMAC ANNUAL REPORTS – CLICK TO OPEN
| MESMAC Annual Report April 2011 till March 2012. A review of the service and our accomplishments over the year. Contains all the facts and figures! | MESMAC Annual Report April 2010 till March 2011. A review of the service and our accomplishments over the year. Contains all the facts and figures! |
| MESMAC Annual Report April 2009 till March 2010. A review of the service and our accomplishments over the year. Contains all the facts and figures! | MESH (MESMAC & SHINE) Annual Review April 2012 till March 2013. A review of the service and our accomplishments over the year. Contains all the facts and figures! |
| MESMAC Annual Report April 2013 till March 2014. A review of the service and our accomplishments over the year. Contains all the facts and figures! | MESMAC Annual Report April 2014 till March 2015. A review of the service and our accomplishments over the year. Contains all the facts and figures! |
INFORMATION FROM OTHER PROJECTS – CLICK TO OPEN
| LesBi Sexy & Healthy. A sexual health guide for lesbian and bisexual women, all the info you would need. Contains useful contact information. Developed by SHINE, MESMAC, Outpost Housing, DISC, Trinity Youth and other projects. *Contains some explicit language and images* | Reimagining Risk. A report and findings on a study of men who have sex with men and the risks they take when having sex. With a particular interest in syphilis exposure. Produced by Ingrid Young. |
| Our Kids Are Alright! A guide for parents of gay, lesbian, bisexual and questioning children. A LGF booklet. | Safe To Learn. Embedding anti-bullying work in schools. A Department for children, schools and families resource. |
| Lesbian And Bisexual Women's Health Check. This report on the Health of lesbian/bisexual women was compiled through National Sigma research. Produced by Stonewall. | Gay And Bisexual Men's Health Survey. This report on the Health of gay/bisexual men was compiled through National Sigma research. Produced by Stonewall. |
| A Guide For Gay Dads. Everything a gay/bisexual man needs to know about becoming a dad. Produced by Stonewall. | A Guide For Lesbians. Everything a lesbian needs to know about becoming a mum. Produced by Stonewall. |
| PEP/PrEP Information. Information on PEP and PrEP, the treatment for exposure to HIV. A THT booklet. | Services and Support for people living with HIV. Information on HIV and services in Newcastle. A Newcastle City Council Adult and Culture Services Directorate booklet. |
| 'I Exist' A National LGBT Health and Wellbeing Report 2012. A LGF booklet. | The Truth About Self Harm. An information booklet exploring young people and self harm. A MHF booklet. |
| Planning For Later Life. A guide for lesbian, gay & bisexual people. A guide by Stonewall & Co-operative funeral care. |
Promoting the health and wellbeing of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. Public Health England 2014 |
| The Bisexuality Report. Published by the Centre for Citizenship, Identity and Governance. The Open University. www.open.ac.uk |
People Over 50, Relationships and Sexual Health. FPA, Talking Sense About Sex. www.fpa.org.uk |
TRANS RESOURCES – CLICK TO OPEN
| TransMen a Sexual Health & Wellbeing Guide. Information on HIV, Sexual Health & Wellbeing. A THT booklet. | TransWomen a Sexual Health & Wellbeing Guide. Information on HIV, Sexual Health & Wellbeing. A THT booklet. |
| Trans Youth a Sexual Health & Wellbeing Booklet. Information on HIV, Sexual Health & Wellbeing. A THT booklet. | Trans Mental Health Study. A UK research partnership between:Scottish Transgender Alliance, Trans Resource and Empowerment Centre, TransBareAll, Sheffield Hallam University, Equality Network. |
| A guide with practical tips, guidance, and resources dedicated to supporting the Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) trans population of Britain A GIRES booklet. |
DRINK AND DRUGS RESOURCES – CLICK TO OPEN
| A Drugs & Alcohol Guide for Gay Men. Everything you needs to know about Drugs and Alcohol. Produced by GMFA | Part of the Picture. This report on LGBT drug and alcohol use was compiled through surveying the LGBT Community. A LGF booklet. |
| Understanding Chem Sex Information on chem sex by THT |
HATE CRIME RESOURCES – CLICK TO OPEN
| Understanding Who Commits Hate Crime and why they do it. Llywodraeth Cymru Welsh Government www.cymru.gov.uk |
