Help and support directory | Chemsex

A list of organisations, support groups, helplines and services for advice, help and support for drugs and chemsex.

If you see an organisation that is not on this list, please contact us at [email protected].

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Find services in: London | Outside of London | General support services

LONDON

56 Dean Street Express

56 Dean Street Express offer support around chemsex. They are a sexual health clinic in London who focus on the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.

Services offered:

  • risk reduction (e.g. GBL dependency or overdose and Crystal meth & mental health)
  • reducing chems use support
  • support with relapse prevention
  • short term work and referral to specialist groups and services
  • free, rapid and confidential sexual Health services (within 24 hours)
  • walk-in STI & HIV testing, info, advice and access to PrEP, contraception and vaccinations

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AXIS

AXIS is a clinic who specialise in chemsex support for gay and bisexual men, men who have sex with men (MSM) and trans+ people.

Services offered:

  • chemsex harm reduction advice, information, interventions
  • chemsex referrals into support services
  • psychiatric assessments and referrals as required
  • drop-in sessions (Tuesdays, 4-7pm)
  • a dedicated sexual health clinic for MSM and transgender women
  • STI & HIV testing, info, advice and access to PrEP, contraception and vaccinations
  • Access to sexual health peer mentoring

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Club Drug Clinic

Club Drug Clinic are a free, confidential NHS service supporting people who want to change the way they are using recreational drugs. Their catchment area includes anyone living in Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster or Kensington and Chelsea.

Services offered:

  • free telephone support service
  • addiction support
  • mental health services

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London Ambulance service – Controlling Chemsex

Controlling Chemsex is a charity created and run by professionals with long experience of providing chemsex support, many of whom have struggled with chemsex in the past.

Services offered:

  • chemsex telephone support service
  • chemsex peer mentoring support
  • chemsex support for family, friends and partners
  • psychosexual and relationship therapy

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London Friend, Antidote

Antidote is a specialist LGBTQ+ chemsex support service. They give non-judgemental free advice and support, delivered by trained staff and volunteers, all of whom identify as LGBTQ+ and who have a good understanding of the pressures and problems that come with recreational drug or alcohol use.

Services offered:

  • one-to-one key working for immediate drug, alcohol and chemsex support needs
  • relapse prevention support
  • referral to detox clinics and prescribing centres
  • referral to our counselling service
  • group work
  • sober social activities
  • 2 weekly drop-ins to discuss substance use issues, sexual health and mental health

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London Friend for Friends and Families

London Friend offers support for friends and families, and partners of LGBT people engaged in chemsex.

Serviced offered:

  • 121 and group counselling
  • drug and alcohol support
  • social support groups
  • sexual health services

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Positive East - chemsex

Positive East is East London's HIV/STI and sexual health charity providing a range of support and prevention services.

Services offered:

  • health & Wellbeing services
  • counselling and Psychology
  • social and support groups
  • peer Support groups
  • sexual health services

Contact details:

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THT chemsex ready for change

THT chemsex ready for change is a website that offers everything you need to know before a chemsex session to stay safe and what to do afterwards if you’re thinking about making a change.

Services offered:

  • free online resources and information
  • direct telephone support

Contact details:

  • Phone: 0808 802 1221 for support, advice and information
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website:

Outside London

Beyond Chems

Beyond Chems offers free, ongoing group and individual support around chemsex for LGBTQ+ people in Nottingham.

Services offered:

  • a safe, non-judgmental space to talk about chemsex
  • free group and one-to-one support and therapy sessions
  • free and low-cost counselling

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Birmingham LGBT

Birmingham LGBT works in partnership with Umbrella Sexual Health to offer free chemsex support for LGBTQ+ people.

Services offered:

  • planning and support to reduce or stop chemsex
  • drop-in service
  • access to counselling and sexual/domestic violence services
  • access to drug services
  • safer injecting packs
  • walk-in STI & HIV testing, info, advice and access to PrEP and vaccinations
  • PrEP advice, monitoring, and support
  • free condoms, lube, gloves, and dams

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Crew 2000

Crew 2000 offers free, confidential support for people concerned about their drug use.

Services offered:

  • blood-borne virus testing
  • free counselling
  • drop-in space

 

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Horizon – Prism (Bristol)

Prism is Bristol’s free specialist drug and alcohol support service for LGBTQIA+ people.

Services offered:

  • one-to-one online support
  • access to drug and alcohol specialists
  • workshops

 

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LGBT Foundation

LGBT Foundation provides dedicated chemsex support resources and services.

Services offered:

  • one-to-one sessions
  • monthly peer support groups (Manchester & Liverpool)
  • social activities

 

Contact details:

  • Website links:

REACH

REACH is a digital chemsex support resource.

Services offered:

  • email support
  • online forum
  • safer chemsex advice

Website: https://www.chemsafe.space/services

ROAM

ROAM is a support service for gay, bisexual, trans people and men who have sex with men.

Services offered:

  • sexual health testing
  • support for male sex workers
  • one-to-one chemsex support
  • vaccinations (Hep A, Hep B, HPV, MenB)
  • drop-in services

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Sexual Health Sheffield

Sexual Health Sheffield provides non-judgmental chemsex and sexual health support.

Services offered:

  • advice and information
  • referrals to specialist drug and alcohol services
  • sexual health testing, vaccinations and treatment

Contact details:

  • Tel: 0114 226 8888
  • Hours: Mon–Thurs: 8:30am–7:00pm & Fri: 8:30am–5:00pm
  • Address: Entrance 11a, B Road, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF
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SpeakOut

SpeakOut  is a LGBTQ+ peer support group open to all approaches to recovery.

Services offered:

  • weekly peer support group

Contact details:

  • Hours: Thursdays, 10:30am–12:00pm
  • Address: Richmond House, Richmond Road Brighton BN2 3FT
  • Website links:

TnT Xtra is a Harm reduction and testing service for LGBTQ+ people engaging in chemsex.

Services offered:

  • weekly drop-in (Thursdays, 4–6pm)
  • advice on substance use and harm reduction
  • safer injecting support
  • needle exchange
  • safer “chillout” advice
  • treatment pathways

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Turning Point (London)

Turning Point (London) provides LGBTQ+ chemsex support in partnership with London Friend.

Services offered:

  • one-to-one and group support
  • chemsex-specific workshops and harm reduction
  • sober social activities
  • detox support
  • free counselling
  • drop-in sessions

 

Contact details:

  • Tel: 0330 303 8080
  • When: Drop-in times (Mon: 11am–1pm (London Friend, Kings Cross) Thurs: 6–7pm (Soho)
  • Website links:

Chemsex support

Support for Men who have sex with men, Trans & non-binary people, Gay and bisexual men, Gay, bisexual and straight men.

Services offered:

  • informal drop in sessions

 

Contact details:

  • Tel: 0113 244 4209
  • When: Every other Thursday 12 - 5pm, at Leeds MESMAC
  • Website links:

General Support

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a peer-led fellowship supporting recovery from alcoholism.

Services offered:

  • online and in-person meetings
  • sponsorship
  • helpline and live chat

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Adfam

Adfam supports families affected by substance use.

Services offered:

  • family support
  • service signposting
  • online resources

Contact details:

  • Tel: 07442 137421
  • Website links:

Change Grow Lives (CGL)

Change Grow Lives (CGL) is a health and social care charity providing substance use support.

Services offered:

  • one-to-one support
  • LGBTQ+ groups
  • online clinics
  • harm reduction services
  • medical and sexual health support
  • personalised care

 

Contact details:

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FRANK

FRANK is a UK wide drug information and support service.

Contact details:

  • Tel: 0300 123 6600
  • Website links:

The Love Tank – Sex, drugs and care for all

The Love Tank is a not-for-profit community interest company (CIC) that promotes health & wellbeing of underserved communities through education, community building, research, events, outreach, and communication + design.

Sex, Drugs and Care 4 All (SDC4ALL) is a collaborative programme between The Love Tank and Antidote.

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Know the Score

Know the Score is a Scottish drug information campaign offering non-judgmental advice.

Services offered:

  • confidential advice from trained advisors
  • phone, webchat, and email support

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MENRUS

MENRUS is an online resource providing practical chemsex advice.

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Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a peer-led support for people recovering from drug addiction.

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SMART Recovery

SMART Recovery programmes help people manage addictive behaviours.

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Waverley Care (GBMSM Project)

Waverley Care (GBMSM Project) offers support for gay, bisexual men and men who have sex with men.

Services offered:

  • one-to-one support with Health Improvement Coordinators and Peer mentors
  • HIV and syphilis testing
  • peer support and groups
  • specialist clinics

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We Are With You

We Are With You provides free support for drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges.

Services offered:

  • treatment and recovery support
  • support for families
  • sexual health testing
  • needle and syringe services

 

Contact details:

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