- Waverley Care is responsible for a number of projects for people living or affected by HIV and/or Hepatitis C in Scotland.
Support groups for the LGBT Community
AL-ANON
LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh
Meets Thu 6.30-7.45pm
.Support group for anyone Affected people their friends and family.This is a relaxed and friendly group Tel: Catherine on 07940 473150 www.al-anonuk.org.uk
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh
Helpline: 0845 7697555 (24 hours).
Tue 8pm Edinburgh Peace and Justice Resource Centre, St John's Church, Princes Street. Please note that the last meeting of the month is open to non AA members. Fri 7.30pm The Ogilvie Centre, 25 Rose Street.
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
GAY MEN'S HEALTH
10 Union Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3LU. 0131-558 9444. Fax: 0131-558 9060
This is acommunity led project for gay and bisexual men, which provides services including support and counselling, scene work, peer education and training, provision of condoms, lube and Safer Sex information.info@gmh.org.uk www.gmh.org.uk
HIV SCOTLAND
Suite 2, 27 Beaverhall Road, Edinburgh. EH7 4JE. 0131-558 3713. Fax: 0131-558 9887.
The independent voice for HIV in Scotland, this charity runs Healthy Gay Scotland and Black Minority Ethnic-related HIV work.
info@hivscotland.com www.hivscotland.com
LGBT CENTRE FOR HEALTH & WELLBEING
9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. EH3 6TE.0131 523 1100.
Working in partnership with the LGBT community and health service providers to improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in south-east Scotland. Volunteering opportunities in many diverse areas.
admin@lgbthealth.org.uk www.lgbthealth.org.uk
POSITIVE HELP
13a Great King Street, Edinburgh. EH3 6QW.0131-558 1122. Fax: 0131-558 3636. Offering practical help for people who are infected or affected by HIV and AIDS in Edinburgh, their families and carers. www.positivehelpedinburgh.co.uk
POSITIVE VOICE
37-39 Montrose Terrace, Edinburgh. EH7 5DJ. 0131-652 0754. Fax: 0131-661 9100
A self help group for people living with and affected by HIV and Hepatitis in Lothian, offering support in a safe, confidential and welcoming environment.
enquiries@positive-voice.org.uk www.positive-voice.org.uk
ROAM OUTREACH
The Exchange Lady Lawson Street Edinburgh 0131-537 8300 or 07774 628227
Offers a confidential and anonymous service for men who have sex with men, including male sex workers throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians. They run a 'Out of Hours' Testing Service Mon 5-7.30pm at "The Exchange", Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh where you can have a full SEXUAL HEALTH check up including Hep B vaccinations. No appointments are necessary. For further information or to receive condom and lube supplies contact George or Lewis on the above numbers
enquiries@roam-outreach.com www.roam-outreach.com
WAVERLEY CARE
3 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh. EH3 6NB Tel: Neil - Gay Men's Support Worker on 07962 909730 or Tel: 0131-558 1425 Mon-Fri 9-5pm or Tel: 0131-441 6989 24hrs, 7 days per week. To become a Buddy with Waverley Care, telephone Teresa D'Astoli on 0131-312 9953 or Annette Wilson on 0131-441 2791.
info@waverleycare.org www.waverleycare.org
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