A good place to start would be your HIV clinic. Your HIV doctor should take your mental health as seriously as your physical health. Many of the larger HIV clinics have expert HIV mental health teams.

Information on HIV helplines which can provide information and support are listed at the back of this booklet. The following counselling and mental health organisations may also be useful.

PACE

PACE provides counselling for gay men and lesbians for issues including HIV.

020 7700 1323

www.pacehealth.org.uk

Saneline

UK mental health charity

Helpline 0845 767 8000

www.sane.org.uk

Mind

UK mental health charity

Mind Info Line 0845 766 0163

www.mind.org.uk

Samaritans

Confidential emotional support 24 hours a day

08457 90 90 90