Welcome to

CHEMSAFE
SPACE

An evolving digital resource supporting individuals and communities engaging in chemsex

Our blog will feature drug alerts, chemsex information, new ideas, and opinion and experience pieces. Our first post covers synthetic opioids in ketmaine, and accessing free drug testing strips to stay safe. Want to contribute? Get in touch and get involved!

Referral Pathway

The new chemsex triage pathway is a collaboration between LGBT Foundation and The REACH. It allows quicker access (within 24 hours!) to the most suitable chemsex support for each individual in Manchester.

Information

Want to learn more about chemsex?

Find clear and up-to-date information on sexualised drug use including the effects and risks of chems such as crystal meth, methedrone (Mcat) and GHB/GBL.

Support

Need support with chemsex? Explore 1:1 services, peer-support groups, and advice. Get help with making changes, stopping completely or supporting a loved one with their substance use.

ChemSAFER

Want to practice safer sex on chems? Explore our harm reduction tips, from drug interactions and overdose signs, to sexual health, and consent education.

Stories

Time to get personal? LGBTQ+ individuals share their lived experiences with chems, hook-ups and play parties - and their journies towards accessing support and making positive change.

Research

How did Chemsafe Space come to be? Explore the research behind our platform, featuring user interviews and revealing chemsex trends in Greater Manchester.

Forum

Looking to chat with others who engage in chemsex? Our forum will be monitored by LGBTQ+ recovery volunteers and provide space to ask questions and share advice. Available later this year!

Chemsafe.Space in partnership with:

Chemsafe Space has been established following the recent findings from research conducted by Manchester Metropolitan University. It has also been co-produced by, and designed in consultation with, those with lived experience of the “Chemsex Scene” here in Greater Manchester.

This space has been created to bring together all the relevant information for any person using drugs in a sexualized context in Greater Manchester who may be looking for further information, advice or support.

Chemsafe Space will be continually developed to ensure new and correct information is shared. If you find a broken link or something that seems out of date please report this to us at Recovery@LGBT.Foundation.

If you would like to contribute information or support, share your experience or ask a question please email on the above address.

“I was searching for escapism, and I wanted to free myself of all my mental and physical insecurities... When I was introduced to drugs such as Tina and GBL, they just vanished. It wasn't until I started losing things in my life - such as my home, my house - that I realised this was a problem."

Junior - chemsex experience & LGBT Foundation service user

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