Call our Safe Link team on 0333 323 1543 Mon to Fri 8.30am–5.30pm or Sat 9.30 to 1pm
If you have experienced sexual assault or rape
at any time in your life
We can help you.
What support do we offer?
Call our Safe Link team on 0333 323 1543 Mon to Fri 8.30am–5.30pm or Sat 9.30am–1pm
You do NOT have to report to the police to access our services and the abuse could have happened recently or in the past.
Call our Safe Link team on 0333 323 1543
Mon to Fri 8.30am–5.30pm or Sat 9.30am–1pm
Help is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on the national sexual violence helpline – Freephone 0808 500 2222
You’re not on your own.
You do not have to keep it a secret.
Sexual violence and abuse happens in all communities and cultures.
It is not your fault and you are not to blame.
We will always believe you.
You deserve the very best possible help and support.
We are here to help you.
We provide emotional and practical support for anyone, from any background, community, age or gender across the whole of Avon and Somerset area who has experienced rape or sexual abuse.
- If the abuse is happening now or was in the past
- You do not have to report to the police
- You can talk to us in total confidence
- You can just talk to us once or if you want we can give ongoing support
- Helping you to decide what to do next
- Help and advice with how to move your life forward
The most important thing to remember is that it was not your fault and we are here to help.
To talk in confidence call 0333 323 1543
If you are in danger or need urgent medical care please call 999.
If you can’t speak, press 55 after the automated police message.
If you live with the person who has hurt you, and you need to leave or get help you can also
- Contact the Police and they will help you get to a safe place
- Call the Emergency Duty Team on 01454 615 165 for Bristol, Banes, South Glos or North Somerset, and 0300 123 23 27 for Somerset.
- Go to your nearest hospital emergency department, especially if you need medical attention
- Call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247
- If possible take with you your own front door key, proof of identity, key documents and banking information.
Rape and Sexual assault can happen to anyone. It is irrelevant what you were wearing, how much you had to drink or whether you were in your own home or out for the evening – you did not ask to be raped or sexually assaulted. The blame is entirely the perpetrators.
- Rape and Sexual Assault is nothing to be ashamed of
- You do not have to keep it a secret
- You are not on your own
- You can talk to us in total confidence
- You do not have to report to the police to access our services
- You can just talk to us once or if you want we can give ongoing support
