USEFUL LINKS
SEXUAL ASSAULT REFERRAL CENTRE (SARC)
To find a SARC near you click on the link below:
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime-victims/reducing-crime/
sexual-offences/sexual-assault-referral-centres/referral-centre-locations/?version=9
Avon and Somerset SARC - The Bridge
Works with women, men, young people and children who have been raped, sexually abused, attacked or have experienced any other form of sexual violence. The Bridge can: provide sexual health and medical care including any needed medication (inc. emergency contraception), crisis and ongoing support and counselling. You can report to the police from there, you are also able to have a forensic examination there (whether you wish to report or not).
0117 3426999 (24 hour crisis line)
2nd Floor, Central Health Clinic, Tower Hill, Bristol, BS2 0JD
www.turntothebridge.org
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LOCAL WOMEN'S ORGANISATIONS
Next Link Domestic Abuse Services
Safe housing and support for women in Bristol experiencing domestic violence
0117 925 0680
enquiries@nextlinkhousing.co.uk
www.nextlinkhousing.co.uk
Womankind
Women’s therapy centre, provides counselling, therapy groups, a helpline, befriending service, service for refugee and asylum seeking women, also counselling for deaf people
0845 458 2914
Facsimile: 0117 9166462
info@womankindbristol.org.uk
www.womankindbristol.org.uk
Bristol Crisis Service for Women
Support service for women in distress, particularly those who self-injure
0117 925 1119
Text support: 0780 047 2908
Email support: bcsw@btconnect.com
www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk
One25 Project
Supports women working in the sex industry, provides a daily outreach service.
0117 909 8832
office@one25.org.uk
The Grosvenor Centre, 138a Grosvenor Road, St. Pauls, Bristol, BS2 8YA
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NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
Rape Crisis (England and Wales)
www.rapecrisis.org.uk
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
Freephone national helpline. Open every day 12 – 2.30 and 7 – 9.30pm
0808 802 9999
www.rasasc.bizview.co.uk
Women’s Aid
Providing information, support and refuge for women suffering from domestic violence
0808 2000 247
www.womensaid.org.uk
The Samaritans
Provides confidential non judgemental emotional support
08457 90 90 90
www.samaritans.org
Rights of Women (ROW)
Legal advice for women, resources and helpline
www.rightsofwomen.org.uk
Community Legal Advice
www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk
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MALE ORGANISATIONS
Survivors UK
Provides information, advice and support to men who have been sexually abused or raped
0845 122 1201
info@survivorsuk.org
www.survivorsuk.org
