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
What to do in a crisis
The most important thing to remember is that it was not your fault.
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.
We are here to help
- Rape and Sexual Assault is nothing to be ashamed of
- You do not need 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
To talk in confidence call 0333 323 1543
