OUT Joburg

06/10/2026

🏳️‍🌈 October is Pride Month and Mental Health Awareness Month — and the two go hand in hand.

Being proud of who you are also means caring for how you feel. Whether you’re dealing with stress, relationships, loneliness, anxiety or simply need someone to talk to, support is available.

OUT offers social work and buddy support services in Johannesburg, including a listening ear, practical support and tools to help you cope.

📲 WhatsApp 060 909 2611 for more info.

02/10/2026

⚠️ Mpox cases are on the rise in South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape and Gauteng.

Mpox can affect anyone, so knowing how it spreads and what symptoms to look out for can help you protect yourself and others.

Mpox spreads mainly through close physical contact, including skin-to-skin contact, kissing, close dancing and s*xual contact. It can also spread through shared items such as bedding, towels and s*x toys.

👀 Know the symptoms. Know how it spreads. Take precautions. And seek healthcare if you think you may have been exposed or develop symptoms.

Stay informed, not afraid. Knowledge helps keep our communities safer. 💜

29/09/2026

28/09/2026

OUT LGBT Well-being was proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community at the 22nd Soweto Pride March on Friday, 25 September.

Following the march, the OUT team shared information and guidance on accessing affirming, non-judgemental health services, while OUT Human Rights Coordinator Sibonelo Ncanana-Trower addressed the crowd with a message of solidarity and support.

🏳️‍🌈 It was a powerful day of Pride, visibility and solidarity — celebrating who we are while demanding safer communities, justice and equality for all LGBTQ+ people.

28/09/2026

TEST. PREVENT. TREAT. 🏳️‍🌈
Taking care of your s*xual health doesn’t have to be complicated.

🧪 TEST regularly for HIV and STIs.
🛡️ PREVENT with the options that work for you, including PrEP, condoms and l**e.
💊 TREAT HIV and STIs early and effectively.

📲 WhatsApp OUT Johannesburg to get connected to free services: 060 909 2611

22/09/2026

OUT and all its services will be closed on Thursday, 24 and Friday, 25 September, as our team takes a well-deserved four day-weekend.

We will re-open on Monday, 28 September. We wish you a happy and safe Heritage Day!

21/09/2026

LEN (lenacapavir) is an exciting new way to prevent HIV, with injections just twice a year.💉🏳️‍🌈

LEN is now available FREE for gay, bis*xual and other MSM at selected Department of Health clinics.

📲 WhatsApp OUT to get linked to LEN in Johannesburg and Pretoria on 060 909 2611

15/09/2026

Harm reduction starts with respect.

People who use substances deserve accurate information and practical tools to reduce risk, alongside compassionate, non-judgemental healthcare.

We can support healthier choices without shame, stigma or fear.

📲 WhatsApp OUT for LGBT+ support in Joburg and Pretoria: 060 909 2611

02/09/2026

Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. You don’t have to face it alone. 💜

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness; it's self-care. OUT offers social work and buddy support services in Johannesburg. If you need someone to talk to, practical support or coping skills, reach out to us.

📲 WhatsApp 060 909 2611 for more information or to make an appointment.

28/08/2026

International Overdose Awareness Day on 31 August is a time to remember those lost to overdose, challenge stigma and highlight a simple but powerful truth: overdose deaths are preventable. Here's what you should know. ⬇️

International Overdose Awareness Day is an opportunity to learn how harm reduction can save lives, improve health and uphold human rights.