Who is it for?

This service is aimed at anyone who uses anabolic steroid for personal use.

What do we do?

• Syringe exchange service- free needles, barrels, swabs and sharps bins.

• Outreach syringe exchange service- free needles, barrels, swabs and sharps bins delivered to and collected from gyms.

• Information, advice and support about steroid use.

• Referral to sexual health testing and treatment.

• Referral to drug worker.

• Information, advice and support regarding the long term effects of steroid use on your body e.g liver function and heart tracing tests.

For further information contact us via email, or via the ‘Get in Contact’ section of this website or ringing our information and support line on 0151 227 1931.

A quote from one of our service users: ‘Easy to access syringe exchange at my gym, as I wouldn’t go into other services for what I need.’ ‘The outreach service is only one call away.’

Time:

The group meets every other Wednesday from 4 till 6pm at the Armistead Centre.

Who is it for?

The group is for gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered people over the age of 45.

What do we do?

We offer support and advice on the following issues:

• Support around hate crime issues.

• Sexual health information and sexual health materials.

• Drug and or alcohol concerns.

• Housing.

• Transgendered issues.

• Domestic violence/ abuse.

• Support after bereavement.

• Referral to GUM and sexual health services.

We are aware that attending any group for the first time is difficult for most of us, we will aim to make this as easy as possible. For further information contact us via email, or via the get in contact section of this website or ringing our information and support line on 0151 227 1931.

Silver Social A social event which is organised every 3 months. Come along to be entertained and dance the afternoon away. For further information on the next event call us on 0151 227 1931.

A quote from one of our members:

‘I got sexual health information what was relevant to my lifestyle and choices’

‘I look forward to attending the group as I am very socially isolated. After attending the group I met up with friends I hadn’t seen for 20 years.’

What services do we offer:

• Referral to appropriate sexual health and reproductive services.

• Safer sex health and practices.

• Support and referral into drug and alcohol services.

• Counselling around gender identity and transgender issues.

• Relationship advice.

• Family support (Parents and carers).

• Youth group.

• Referral into other services such as housing, legal advice etc.

• One to one personal support.

• Referral to GUM and sexual health services.

Spirit Level is hosted within the Armistead Centre. Spirit Level is a transgendered group which is facilitated by members of the community. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at the Armistead centre from 7.30pm.

We welcome anyone who has issues of gender identity, male or female, at any part of the gender spectrum of anyone else affected by gender identity issues, friends family, professionals etc.

For further information contact us via email, or via the get in contact section of this website or ringing our information and support line on 0151 227 1931.

Time:

The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Armistead Centre from 7 till 9pm.

Who is it for?

The parents and carers group is a social and support service for friends, family or carers of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered people.

We can also offer support to LGBT parents, carers and their families.

What do we do?

It is a space to talk about the issues that affect family members of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered people. Staff and your peers can support you through difficult times, those hard to ask questions and also to celebrate the positives.

If you can’t attend the group, staff can arrange home visits, telephone or email support outside office hours or put you in contact with other parents and carers via telephone.

We are aware that attending any group for the first time is difficult for most of us, we will aim to make this as easy as possible. For further information contact us via email, or via the get in contact section of this website or ringing our information and support line on 0151 227 1931.

A quote from one of our members:

‘I was worried that I was the only one who was going through these issues when I met the other group members they made me feel reassured and welcome. It was a good opportunity to talk to other people, have a laugh and get correct information. Plus they make a nice cup of tea !!!!’