LGBTQ+ Project
Alan Crabbe, Project Co-ordinator has run the LGBTQ+ project since 1991, when it was formerly known as ‘man to man’. The project has expanded and changed over the years and now Alan dedicates his time to working with the LGBTQ+ community, swingers, sex workers and those who work in the industry. He also provides advice and support to those living with learning disability.
Alan is very experienced in LGBTQ+ support and sees people from all walks of life regarding their sexuality, sexual orientation, providing advice with regards to safer sex, risk reduction and safety.
Support
LGBTQ+
- Sexuality
- Sexual orientation
- Support with ‘coming out’, empowerment
- Advice and support for friends and family
- Information and advice regarding legalities, the law, LGBT and religion, LGBT and travel
- Risk reduction
- Safer sex
- Safety
- Chemsex
- Sex addiction, sexual preferences and fetishes
- Condom and lube provision
Sex Work/Industry
- Working with commercial sex workers, ‘street workers’ and those in the adult entertainment industry
- Support and advice, signposting
- Staying safe at work
Learning disabilities
- Support and advice for those living with a learning disability
- Providing support for those caring for them
Where you can find us
The LGBTQ+ project maintains a presence at local Pride events, National HIV testing week, World AIDs day, Exeter University freshers fayre, and Tiverton college freshers week. As well as providing LGBTQ+ specific support, education and training to local support groups such as No. 3 (LGBT Tiverton), Xplore (Youth, North Devon and Exeter) and St Petrocks homeless centre.
Referrals
Alan is based at Devon Sexual Health, Exeter (NHS walk in centre) in Sidwell Street, and can see people for pre-booked appointments here at the clinic or can, by arrangement, meet at a mutually convenient public place.
Referrals can be accepted from health care professionals via the sexual health clinic, your GP, the Laurels etc or by Self referral. If you are under 16 and have self referred, Alan may need to speak to a healthcare professional, here at the clinic, about your visit, to make sure that you are safe.
Alan is currently away from the office. We would recommend contacting the experienced team at the Intercom Trust in the first instance: available here
If you, or someone you know has experienced rape of sexual assault you can find advice and support here.
Are you a male and a survivor of sexual abuse or assault? do you need advice or support? please click here
If you have experienced hate crime? report it here
Frequently asked questions about
LGBTQ+ Project
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What is the LGBTQ+ Project?
The LGBTQ+ project was developed to support LGBTQ+ and sex/industry workers and to compliment the sexual health service. There are things that people attending the sexual health clinic may not wish to discuss with their nurse or doctor, but may feel more comfortable discussing with Alan.
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What does LGBTQ+ mean?
Follow this link for a glossary of definitons
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I think I am gay, where can I get advice?
Other than coming to see us at the clinic or speaking with Alan at the LGBTQ+ Project, the Intercom Trust, or X-Plore websites are an excellent source of information
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My son has just 'come out' as gay, how can I support him?
Check out the FFLAG website for lots of useful information
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Where can I get advice on transitioning as I am wanting to start the process?
First of all, you will need to see your GP, who will talk to you and then refer you to a gender identity service for further assessment. This process can be quite lengthy so you may wish to check this website out for advice whilst you wait.