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MESMAC in South Yorkshire
MESMAC in South Yorkshire: Sexual health, drug & alcohol and wellbeing support based out of our Rotherham office and in the community. Peer support for people living with HIV across the region. We have drop in testing available at our Rotherham office 3-7pm Monday and 10 – 2pm Tuesdays.
Address
11 Mansfield Rd, Rotherham, S60 2DR
Due to outreach testing, we are not always in the office to answer the phone. Please email us if you can’t get through on this line Via rotherham@mesmac.co.uk
Opening hours
- Monday
- 3pm - 6:30pm
- Tuesday
- 10 am–2 pm
- Wednesday
- By appointment only
- Thursday
- By appointment only
- Friday
- By appointment only
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Services in South Yorkshire
Support available locally — funded provision can vary by area.
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HIV Testing
Free, confidential HIV testing outside clinical settings. A simple finger-prick gives accurate results from 12 weeks, in just 5 minutes.
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STI Testing
Free, confidential testing for sexually transmitted infections - whether you have symptoms, want a check-up, or have had unprotected sex
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1-2-1 support
1-2-1 support for those times when you feel like you need to talk to someone in a safe, confidential and supportive environment.
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Outreach
Outreach brings services to those who need them - promoting sexual health and HIV prevention, and sharing information and resources.
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Condoms and Lube
MESMAC provides free condoms and lube across Leeds, Bradford, Hull and Rotherham - available at scene venues, saunas, cruising areas, local offices, or by post.
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Counselling
MESMAC can offer counselling sessions delivered by counsellors with training and experience of how best to support LGBTQIA+ people.
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Drug & Alcohol Support
We support people of all ages in Rotherham with drug and alcohol concerns, addiction, recovery, and specialist chemsex support.
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Young People
Sexual health support for young people, covering contraception, STIs, pregnancy, healthy relationships and being LGBTQ+, with dedicated young people's workers.
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HIV Social Support
Social support and advocacy for people living with or affected by HIV, including 1-2-1 support, support groups and courses.
Support groups in South Yorkshire
Welcoming community and social groups to connect with locally.
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LGBT Youth Group run by Early Help
- Peer Support
- Social Groups
- Youth Groups
Early Help run a youth group for LGBT + young people aged 13 plus.
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MESMAC LGBTQ+ Group
- Peer Support
- Social Groups
We host a monthly LGBTQ+ social group at our office in the centre of Rotherham. Join us on the first Thursday every month from 6pm - all welcome!
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Rotherham HIV Support Group
- Peer Support
- Social Groups
Group support for people living with HIV in Rotherham
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Sheffield HIV Support Group
- Peer Support
- Social Groups
HIV support group available for anyone living with HIV
Meet the South Yorkshire team
Latest from South Yorkshire
Recent news and updates from South Yorkshire.
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Have Your Say: Help Shape LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Services in Leeds
· 2 min read
The LDVS Voices project is running consultations throughout November 2026 to ensure local domestic violence and abuse services truly reflect and support victim survivors across Leeds. This marks the very first time victim survivors have been invited to directly influence the official service specification before it goes out to tender, with the new service contract beginning in April 2028.Organised in partnership with MESMAC and the Leeds Domestic Violence Service (LDVS), these sessions offer a safe, confidential space for community members to share their views on how local support systems can be improved.
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“We keep asking Black communities what the barriers are, then don't act on the answers”
· 6 min read
Yorkshire Queer Minds is MESMAC’s new project dedicated to improving LGBTQIA+ mental health and wellbeing across Yorkshire through counselling, peer support, and community action. To celebrate Black History Month, we’re speaking with inspiring figures making a positive impact in Yorkshire's Black communities to explore identity, wellbeing, and life experiences. Our Second feature is with Dr Carlyn Boyce. Dr Boyce is an accredited cognitive behavioural psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and Senior Teaching Fellow in CBT at the University of Leeds. She has over 15 years’ experience in mental health and advocates for culturally sensitive therapy and better access to support for Black communities.
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"I Don't Have to Be Exceptional All the Time"
· 6 min read
Yorkshire Queer Minds is MESMAC’s new project dedicated to improving LGBTQIA+ mental health and wellbeing across Yorkshire through counselling, peer support, and community action.To celebrate Black History Month, we’re speaking with inspiring figures making a positive impact in Yorkshire's Black communities to explore identity, wellbeing, and life experiences.Our first feature is Jamal Gerald an award-winning, Leeds-based artist and writer known for his conversational, unapologetic, and provocative work. We caught up with Jamal to discuss how his identity shapes both his art and everyday life.
