We are here to help

  • You can talk to us in total confidence
  • You can just talk to us once or if you want we can give ongoing support

Our ISVAs can support you to cope with what happened and help you recover and get your life back.

We can come to you or meet in a location of your choice across Avon and Somerset.

No matter how long ago it happened, you can:

  • Have our help
  • Be referred to specialist counselling
  • Get advice
  • Report it to the police if you choose
  • Access other specialist services

Specialist Learning Disabilities ISVA Service

  • Do you have a learning disability?
  • Has someone made you do sexual things you didn’t want to do?
  • Do you live in Avon and Somerset area?
  • Would you like to know how to get help?

We can help you.

Who are we?

Safe Link helps people who have been raped or sexually assaulted.
It might have happened recently or a long time ago.
We are here to talk to you.
We will help you think about how to feel safe.
We can help you rebuild your life and recover.
We can help you find a counsellor and health services.
We can help you talk to the police if you want to.

 

Mental Health and Complex Needs ISVAs

You may have a significant mental health need which means that recovering from what has happened to you is even more difficult. Surviving sexual violence can also cause you to have a mental health need or use substances to cope. Safe Link ISVAs will support you to access relevant mental health or specialist support such as substance misuse support.

Support to survivors from global majority communities

We know that victims and survivors who are black or from an ethnic community may face extra barriers in getting help, support and justice. Our ISVAs who are black or from global majority communities can provide you with specialist support if that is what you choose.

LGBTQ+ Support

Are you from the LGBTQ+ community? Our ISVAs who are a member of the LGBTQ+ community provides specialist support whilst also linking into local LGBTQ+ specialist support. You can choose a male or female worker.

Support for Men and Boys

Are you a man who has survived rape or sexual abuse as a child or adult? You are not on your own, and deserve to be able to have specialist help and support to meet your needs. Working in collaboration with Second Step, we have a dedicated Male ISVA who you may choose to work with.

Women who street sex work

We are working in partnership with One25 who can offer you specialist domestic and sexual violence support if you are trapped in street sex working. Find out more about their support here. You can contact us or them if you would like support.

To find out more:

Call 0333 323 1543

Or text 07841 215 023
and we will call you back

 

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