The Bridge is a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) offering medical care, emotional and psychological support, and practical help to anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted – no matter when or where it happened. Their specialist team will be there 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.

The Bridge can help you by giving you space to talk about what happened to you and discussing your options. They will offer medical care, a forensic medical examination and sexual health care as well as emotional and psychological support, arranging counselling should you want it. They can also give you information and support about making a report to the police.

The Bridge also offer information and support to friends and family if someone you care about has been affected by rape or serious sexual assault.

When you’re ready to get in touch, you can contact The Bridge at any time for free, confidential advice, 24/7, 365 days a year.