Welcome! If you’ve landed on this page, you’ve likely scanned a PIP PAC or Safer 2 pack QR code. Their distribution in and around Newcastle is a collaboration between Newcastle City Council, the Gay Men’s Health Collective and its health and wellbeing website MENRUS.CO.UK. While some of the information in Safer 2 is geared towards London, safer chems or harm reduction is universal and we’ve pulled together local support and resources here.
Newcastle Sexual Health
Looking after your sexual health is important for you and for others. Provides free and confidential sexual health services in Newcastle for anyone aged 13 and over. Everyone is welcome, no matter your sexual orientation, gender identity, faith, culture or background. Newcastle Sexual Health Service was previously provided by Sexual Health Services 4 Newcastle. It is now provided by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. It is commissioned by Newcastle City Council.
0191 273 6222
Newcastle Treatment and Recovery (NTaR) Drug and Alcohol Service
Newcastle Treatment and Recovery Service (NTaR) is a community drug and alcohol service for anyone in Newcastle experiencing problems with or affected by drugs and alcohol. Support is available for people of all ages and with all substances.
0191 246 1117
0191 261 4719 (Needle exchange only)
Sexual Violence or Assault
Support in relation to sexual violence or assault
Angel Centre, Sexual Assault Referral Centre
0330 223 0099
Waythrough
Offer services for people looking for advice and support with mental health, alcohol, drugs, supported housing, domestic abuse, employment, training and education, as well as other related areas like gambling and the criminal justice system.
01325 731 160
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Antidote | London Friend | LondonChemsex | Forward Leeds | Leeds
Understanding Chemsex | Terrence Higgins Trust Safer 2 | MEN R US
A guide to safer chemsex in print or online
Cool Beans Vol. 1-3 | MEN R US
Guides to finding support, supporting others, and a background to chemsex
