Our areas
MESMAC in Hull
Sexual health and wellbeing support for everybody. Plus tailored support for communities within the city.
Address
8 King St, Hull, HU1 2JJ
Please ring or email the office for any questions about accessibility.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12pm - 7pm
- Tuesday
- 12pm - 4pm
- Wednesday
- 12pm - 4pm
- Thursday
- 12pm - 4pm
- Friday
- 12pm - 4pm
- Saturday
- 12pm - 4pm (for ages 13-19 only)
- Sunday
- Closed
Services in Hull
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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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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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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Commercial Sex Workers
Support for sex workers, including STI, HIV and pregnancy testing, contraception advice, information and guidance, delivered where you work.
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Training
Free training for professionals and schools, covering HIV and STI awareness, LGBTQ+ inclusion, consent, healthy relationships and more.
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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.
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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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Yorkshire Queer Minds Peer Support Group: Hull
Yorkshire Queer Minds is creating a safe space for LGBTQ+ people to come together with a peer support group in Hull. The group is for anyone who may be experiencing challenges with their mental health, identity, relationships or are feeling isolated. It's an opportunity to meet with other LGBTQ+ people, share experiences, learn from each other and feel a part of a community.
Support groups in Hull
Welcoming community and social groups to connect with locally.
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Hull Roundheads
- Sports and Fitness
The Roundheads are Hull's first inclusive rugby club welcoming anyone 18+ to a safe environment with our men's Union or mixed gender Touch rugby teams.
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Yorkshire Queer Minds Peer Support Group: Hull
- Peer Support
Yorkshire Queer Minds is creating a safe space for LGBTQ+ people to come together with a peer support group in Hull
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Hull Libraries LGBTQ+ Book Club
- Hobbies and Interests
Monthly book club meeting at Hull Central Library
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Hull BAME LGBTQ+ Support Group
- Peer Support
- Social Groups
A social and support group for LGBTQ+ people of colour.
Meet the Hull team
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Melanie Clark
Local Service Co-ordinator
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Craig Moody
Community Development Worker for Men who have Sex with Men
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Natalie Elliott
Community Development Worker for Commercial Sex Workers and Young People
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Neil Wade
Community Development Worker for Young People
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Rhyen Miller
Community Development Worker for young people
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Lily Fry
Education and Training Development Worker
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Claire Thompson
Volunteer Development Worker
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Josaphine Laine
Community Development Worker
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Eshe Iluokhauno
Community Development Worker for African & Migrant Communities
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Sam Worrell
Finance & Admin Manager
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Rayan Shipton
Finance & Admin Worker
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Erin Marsh
Digital Engagement Worker
Latest from Hull
Recent news and updates from Hull.
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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 and 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.
