Renaissance at Drugline is a Lancashire based Charity Organisation that has always had HIV Support at the forefront of its work with the community. Funded by local authorities, Renaissance offers Dedicated and Specialist Support to anyone living with or affected by HIV in Blackpool, under the "HORIZON Partnership", and Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen under "Healthier Living"
We do this by offering
•Flexible person centred approach which tailors support to the needs of the individual and circumstances.
•Information, advice and support relating to HIV.
•Advocacy.
•Counselling.
•Signposting or referral on to other appropriate services.
•Emotional one to one support.
•Befriending.
•Complementary Therapies.
•Peer Support Groups.
•HIV testing.
•Safer sex pack distribution.
•Provide support and information to carers and family members.
•Condom distribution.
•Service awareness.
•Education and awareness events.
Support is FREE and can be accessed directly with the service. For more information visit druglinelancs.co.uk or call 01253 311431 - Option 1 and ask to speak to a member of the HIV team.
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