Seen Magazine Issue 2 November 2010

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Armistead Gay, Bisexual & Transgendered HIV+ Men’s Group & Services Anyone who’s either HIV or Hep C positive, as well as family, friends and partners who are also affected can access this service for information/ support. You can expect to meet other like minded people who can offer support, help and advice. This social group is a way of meeting other people who are/have been in a similar situation.

Armistead Transgender Support & Healthy Lifestyle Information Service Offers referral to appropriate sexual health/ reproduction services, safer sexual health and practices, support/referral into drug & alcohol services, counselling around gender identity/ transgender issues and relationship advice.

Armistead Women’s Space (18+) This is a social space where LGBT women can expect to meet other women who can offer support, help and build a mutually supportive network. Women can also gain access to other Armistead services targeted to specific needs of LGBT women.

Queer Notions Promotes the mental health and well being of lesbian gay & bisexual people. Confidential drop in service held each Tuesday 7pm-9pm @ Armistead Centre. Helpline: 0151 227 9977 (staffed during drop-in & 24 hr answerphone).

Talk It Out Free and confidential counselling in the heart of Liverpool’s gay quarter.

I went along to one of their regular drop-in sessions and was immediatel y made welcome.

Tel 0151 227 1893 ask for Martin/Jean.

Victim Support Merseyside; Confidential advice/support given to victims of crime. In attendance at Masquerade bar Cumberl and Street, first Tuesday of each month 5pm-7pm. Following three Tuesdays at Armistead Centre 5pm-7pm.

Weekly Drop-in sessions (18+) Tuesday and Thursday 2pm-9pm & Saturdays 4pm-7pm.

Armistead Centre Contact Info

Armistead Centre, 1st Floor Musker Buildings, 1 Stanley St, Liverpool L1 6AA (Above Andrew Louis Estate Agents) Tel: 0151 227 1931 Email: info@armisteadcentre.co.uk www.armisteadcentre.co.uk

An opportunity to meet other LGBT people in a safe welcoming environment.

The Armistead Centre offers a valuable service to our community. Its dedicated staff could well help you, why not pay them a visit.

Armistead Youth This is an ideal place to meet new friends and get involved in a host of activities. Staff are on hand to talk to you in confidence at all times. They and your peers can help you through any bad times, as well as be with you for the good times. Open to all young people who identify them selves as LGBT (or think they might be) 19 and below.

B.O.L.D (Be Out With Learning Disabilities) 18+ Is a group that can offer supported advice around personal safety, referral to sexual health services/clinics, support with feeling lonely, coming out and education & empowerment.

Parents & Carers This is a social/support service for friends, family and carers of LGBT people. It’s a space to talk around the issues that affect family members of LGBT people. Staff are on hand to talk to you and give relevant information and advice. Staff can also offer support and advice to families of LGBT parents/carers.

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