Tadgh Crozier - European ChemSex Forum 2016, London Training Session

1. Outreach and community engagement.
Supporting and resourcing the gay community in
a social response to ‘CHEMSEX’ norms and
behaviours.
Tadgh Crozier: Senior Engagement Worker

2. 2 Things…
• TRUST ME
• CLOSE YOUR EYES

3. Action so far
• Piloted in a Hackney (CDT) there is now provision in
4 other Life Line services across London
• Secured additional funding from Elton John Aids
Foundation
• Collaborative work in Sexual health clinics
• Sauna Outreach
• Self testing HIV (Biosure)
• Facilitate ‘CHEMSEX’ awareness training
• Events – TOTALLY FU*CKED / ART OF RECOVERY

5. On-going work
• Creating conducive and inclusive
environments.
• Staff training – ‘CHEMSEX’, NPS, LGBT
(internal)
• Research, Intelligence, Trends
• Forging Partnerships
• Developing Outreach Time Table – Sauna’s/
Clubs
• Community Events - Festivals

6. Things to Consider
• Access – Times & venues
• Safe Space / Inclusive / LGBT / Rainbow Flag
• Language used
• Culture and cultural needs – Staff & Clients
• Literature and images on display
• Confidentiality
• Training needs
• Monitoring
• Implementation and evaluation
• Resource and funding

7. ANY QUESTIONS ??

8. CONTACT DETAILS:
Tadgh.crozier@lifeline.org.uk
Tel: 07584 126 904
WWW.AFTERPARTY.ORG.UK