Heatlh and Wellbeing
Spectra are commissioned to do health tests and provide information on sexual health including a free condom service, trans advice and chemsex support.
They offer sexual health screenings in some of the Merton Libraries and the Merton Vestry Hall.
The Rosehill Clinic at St. Helier Hospital offers a GUM clinic open and accessible to all. The Rosehill Clinic offers a free and confidential sexual health service that includes sexual health advice, STI and HIV testing, PrEP (which is now free and available) and a full range of contraception, including emergency contraception. Click here to find out how to book an appointment.
The Rosehill Clinic will also have more information on the Monkey Pox virus and where to get the vaccination.
Free NHS sexual health services online.
SHL.UK is a discreet sexual health service for Londoners. Our STI testing service is for people who have mild or no STI symptoms and would like to get themselves checked. You can also request free regular and emergency contraception (effective up to 5 days after unprotected sex) by completing a simple, secure online consultation.
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Kooth provides online help and support for young people.
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You can also call the South London NHS crisis line on 02030 228 5980 (5am - 11pm week days and from 9 am weekends)
MindOut's Suicide Prevention Project has responded to the needs of LGBTQ people we see, with 8 in 10 of them talking to us about experiencing suicidal distress now or at some point in their lives, and we are committed to developing suicide prevention strategies and services. Click on the image to be redirected to their services and website.
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.
Suicide is the biggest killer of people aged 35 and under in the UK. We believe that suicide is preventable.
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Merton Uplift is an integrated Primary Care Mental Health service accessible to anyone living in the borough of Merton or registered with a Merton GP who are 18 years and over.
They support anyone who has a mental health or wellbeing need, whether this is due to emotional difficulties or life stressors.
They also offer a service for people with a stable mental health diagnosis such as psychosis and Bipolar Affective disorder.
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The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It is provided by national mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma, and brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time.
Turning point, our coming out social support group for gay and bisexual men, is happening online!
To sign up or find out more, contact turningpoint@londonfriend.org.uk
Worried about your drug or alcohol use?
We can help – whether you (or someone you know) wants to quit, are thinking of cutting down, or if you’d just like some support or advice about playing more safely.
Antidote is the UK’s only LGBT run and targeted drug and alcohol support service. Set up in 2002, we work with both drug and alcohol users and healthcare professionals. We’re here to give non-judgemental free advice and support delivered by highly trained staff and volunteers – all of whom identify as LGBT, and who have a good understanding of the pressures and problems that come with recreational drug or alcohol use.
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