Here, no matter what
It doesn’t matter when you were assaulted, where it happened or who did it – we’ll listen to your experience and help you to get the support you choose.
The Bridge is a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC). We offer medical care, emotional and psychological support, and practical help to anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted.
Our specialist team will be here for you if you are:
- An adult or child, living in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Bath & North East Somerset or Somerset.
- A child, living in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire or Swindon.
We also offer information and support to friends and family if someone you care about has been affected by rape or serious sexual assault.
Call us for free and confidential advice on 0117 342 6999. We’re here 24/7, 365 days a year. (Please note, we are not on site evenings/weekends/bank hols. Best to call first)
The Bridge can help
- Talk to us about what’s happened
- Discuss your options
- Medical care, including a forensic medical examination, sexual health and onward referrals
- Emotional and psychological support, including arranging counselling
- Practical help
- Information about making a report to the police
Here is a short film about Self Referral Forensic Medical Examinations at The Bridge
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