SERVICE DETAILS
Our service for gay, bisexual and all men who have sex with men offers advice and support around sexual health, whether you are living with HIV or not.
Sex, health and wellbeing
We offer support to all gay and bisexual men, and all men who have sex with men who want to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to take control of and make informed decisions about their sexual health.
We promise you a welcoming, confidential and supportive service, free from judgement and discrimination. Our Health Improvement Coordinators are well equipped to support individuals who face discrimination because of their identity, sexuality, gender, sexual health or HIV status.
WHO IS THIS SERVICE FOR
This service is for anyone who identifies as a gay or bisexual man. This includes trans men, non-binary or gender-fluid people who want to access spaces for men. This service is also open to men who have sexual and/or romantic relationships with other men, but do not identify as gay or bisexual.
WHAT SUPPORT WE OFFER
We offer one to one support where you can speak to one of our Health Improvement Coordinators about your sexual health and wellbeing in a confidential and non-judgmental space.
One to one support is tailored to your needs and can be provided in person or online. We can discuss a broad range of topics, including:
- Sex, relationships and sexual health,
- HIV and other sexually transmitted infections,
- Coming to terms with your sexuality,
- Coming out,
- Making social connections within the LGBTQ+ community,
- Reporting hate crime.
We also run clinics in community venues across Scotland, offering rapid HIV and syphilis testing as well as advice and education about HIV and sexual health.
PEER SUPPORT
We can put you in touch with our trained peer mentors who have lived experience of HIV and can help you work through some of the challenges you may be facing in your day-to-day life, either one to one or as part of a group.
SUPPORT GROUP
We run a monthly group for gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men to meet up, socialise and get support from each other in a confidential, relaxed setting. The group focuses on cultural events that relate to the nuances of living with HIV and gay identity, such as film nights and exhibitions.
If you have any questions or would like to join the group, get in touch by phone on 0131 558 1425 or complete our contact form.
GET SUPPORT
Please see https://www.waverleycare.org/home/contact-us.
