We run over a dozen services in the Grampian area from our centre in Aberdeen and from THT Direct.

HIV Support Services

Community Support is an integral part of the work in the Grampian centre. The community support volunteers help to support people living with HIV in the region.
Positive Mixture is a group for HIV positive people of all ages, genders and backgrounds, they meet up fortnightly to discuss issues and socialise with other positive people in the Grampian Region. 
To find out more contact Arlene Watt on 0845 241 2151 or arlene.watt@tht.org.uk

LGBT Youth Groups

Zone Youth is a group for LGBT young people under the age of 26 to meet up and socialise with each other within Aberdeen City. We meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month and have taken part in activities such as Paint Balling, Bowling, Go Karting as well as educational days for LGBT History Month, Alcohol Awareness Week and more.
Moray BiG deaL LGBT Group for under 26’s meet up in the Elgin area on a monthly basis. The group have been bowling, had a barbecue and taken part in local issue campaigns.
For more information about our groups for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender young people contact our youth co-ordinator Andi Watson on 0845 241 2151 or andi.watson@tht.org.uk

SAFER SEX

Safer Houses Scheme

The safer houses scheme ensures that all gay/gay friendly venues in Grampian have condoms & lube available.  Current Venues within Aberdeen are:

• Cheerz Bar & Club – Exchange Street 
• The Market Arms – Hadden Street 
• MY Club – Adelphi Lane
• Wellmans Health Suite (Sauna) – Holburn Street 
• Get Rubbered – Condoms by Post Scheme – www.getrubbered.com
• Outreach in cruising grounds – Duthie Park & Parkhill Forest

As well as the above anyone can drop into our centre at 246 George Street to pick up condoms and lube.
If you want your venue added to the scheme please call 0845 241 2151 or email info.aberdeen@tht.org.uk  

Training

We can provide training on sexual health and LGBT issues including our very popular Sexplanation and Diversity Challenge Workshops to any organisation.  The training can be tailored to your needs.  For more information on training contact Alan Parker on 0845 241 2151 or email alan.parker@tht.org.uk

Online groups

We have increased our online peer social / support services with groups for people in Grampian living with HIV and for the LGBT community. Join these groups and reap the benefits: create contacts, communicate, share your concerns. These groups are here for you:

People living with HIV

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thtgrampianHIV

LGBT community

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lgbtgrampian

Third Party Reporting

We can also report homophobic/transphobic crimes to Grampian Police as part of the 3rd Party reporting scheme. You can confidentially report a crime by emailing confidential.aberdeen@tht.org.uk or by calling 0845 241 2151 all calls and emails are treated in strict confidence and details will only be passed to Grampian Police with your full consent.

Calendar

June 4th 2010

Firewalk Fundraiser – Colpy nr Oldmeldrum
Contact andi.watson@tht.org.uk or call 0845 241 2151

Friday 11 June 10

Sexplanation Training – Aberdeen Sports Village

Friday 25 June 2010

Diversity Challenge Training - Aberdeen Sports Village

Friday 12 November 2010

Diversity Challenge Training - Fire Station, North Anderson Drive

Friday 19 November 10

Sexplanation Training – The Citadel

To book onto Diversity Challenge or Sexplanation Training, contact Gemma Mitchell at NHS Grampian.  Tel: 01224 558677 or email gemma.mitchell@nhs.net