The Bridge
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)
Referrals are direct to the Bridge or through the police Referrals - The Bridge – The Bridge
The Bridge supports people who have experienced rape, sexual assault, or sexual abuse, at any time in their lives. We are here, no matter what.
If you have been affected by rape, sexual assault or abuse, you can call us on 0117 342 6999 24/7, 365 days a year. Our telephone is answered by a specialist team of crisis workers, who are ready to take your call.
We also accept referrals from professionals. Our referral criteria and referral forms can be found on this page. If you have any difficulties completing the referral form, or sending the form to us, please call us on 0117 342 6999.
Once you have completed the referral form, please send the completed form to BFT.thebridge.city@nhs.net. This email address meets the NHS Secure Email Standard (DCB1596) and is considered secure to send/receive emails from .gov.uk, .nhs.net, and .police.uk email addresses.
Our email address is monitored 08:00 – 18:00, Monday – Friday (excluding bank holidays), so it may mean that your email is not processed until the next working day. We do not routinely send receipt of referrals, please request this if required. We will endeavour to let you know if we have been unable to contact the person you have referred.
Help after rape and sexual assault
For free and confidential advice 24/7 365 days a year
Call 0117 342 6999
Information booklets for children & Young People and Parents/Carers
Click here to download our guide for children aged 2-10.
Click here to download our guide for children and young people aged 10-17.
