Introduction to Chemsex

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) works locally in Essex as partners within the Essex Sexual Health Service alongside other providers and specialist providers. THT work on the frontline delivering sexual health promotion in a variety of settings, relationships and sexual health education to young people and educators supporting young people, and offer rapid HIV testing within the community.

Chemsex Awareness

This short training session provides an introduction into sexualised substance misuse by gay, bisexual and other men that have sex with men (MSM). This session will explore what chemsex is, motivations for engaging in chemsex, risks and harm reduction, and where and how to access support.

This course is designed for anyone who wishes to improve their knowledge on chemsex or people that support those that may be engaging in chemsex.

Session Length – 2 Hours

Further information – essex@tht.org.uk

Available to – Professionals in Essex

Venue – Zoom

Joining details for the session will be sent in the booking confirmation email. Please check junk mail to ensure this message isn’t missed. If you haven’t received details 2 hours before the session starts please contact us directly: essex@tht.org.uk

You will be required to download the free ‘Zoom’ programme to attend this training session and we recommend this is done well ahead of time to allow you to familiarise yourself with the programme. To download Zoom for free please visit: https://zoom.us/

Zoom on the day:

Your camera and microphone will be turned off when you enter the session. You may be able to turn these on if you wish (unless the session is a Webinar). We ask that you keep your microphone switched off unless asking a question. You can also communicate using the ‘chat’ function.

You will be able to see and hear your trainer, please ensure the speakers on the devise you are using work ahead of time and be sure to ‘join audio’ when prompted to do so upon entry to the session.