Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support offer various support services to those age 13+ of all genders who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse.
The Bridge is a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), offering medical care, emotional and psychological support, and practical help to anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted.
The Green House is a specialist support service for children, young people and families who have experienced sexual abuse.
The Southmead Project offers support to people of all genders aged 18 and above who have experienced any type of abuse.
Woman Kind is a women's only service that offer various forms of support including helplines, webchat, counselling, group therapy, and befriending.
SafeLink provides support for anyone who has been the victim of rape and sexual abuse across Avon and Somerset.
Rape Crisis deliver specialist services to those affected by sexual violence and abuse, and aim to educate, influence and make change.
Mind offer a range of mental health support services from low-cost counselling to advocacy services for those with mental health issues.
Bristol Samaritans offer a range of support services for those suffering with poor mental health in the Bristol area.
Changes run multiple peer support groups throughout the week across the city for those experiencing various mental health issues.
Brook exist as a young person's (under 25) sexual health and wellbeing advice service, and offer some support and counselling services.
Sister organisations to SafeLink. NextLink - for domestic and sexual abuse survivors. MissingLink - for women's mental health.
LGBTQIA+ service for victims of sexual violence, domestic abuse, hate crimes and other forms of abuse.
Specialist sexual abuse and violence charity including national male specific services and helpline.
Provides information and links to organisations across the South West that support suvivors of sexual abuse or violence.
The Survivors Trust can help anyone affected by sexual abuse or rape find an agency near them nationally.
The MSP work with male survivors of sexual abuse to help them get their lives back on track following abuse.
Survivors UK offer various means of support for male and non-binary survivors of sexual abuse and rape.
Weekday listening service
varying opening hours between 11am-8pm
0808 801 0456 and online
24/7 crisis helpline if you have experienced rape or sexual assault.
0117 342 6999
Multilingual weekday service
varying opening hours between 10am-10pm
0345 458 2914 and online
24/7 helpline
0808 500 2222 and online
24/7 crisis helpline
116 123
Wed-Sun 7pm-11pm
0808 808 0330
LGBTQIA+
Mon-Thurs 10am-8:30pm
Fri 10am-4:30pm
0800 999 5428 and online
Male/Male Identifying
Mon-Fri 9am-8pm
Sat/Sun 10am-2pm
0808 800 5005
If you believe a child may be at risk of abuse (physical or sexual), please call:
0117 903 6444
Grounding techniques can help when you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed.
Senses technique:
5 things you can see
4 things you can feel
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste