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SAFE Link Rape and Sexual Assault Service

Overview of service


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Confidential, practical and emotional support for victims of rape and sexual assault of all ages. Support includes a safe place to talk, access to counselling, support with attending Sexual Health Services and help with medical attention. Support for victims reporting to the Police and through the criminal justice system, assisting with making a statement, supporting before during and after court and making compensation claims.

Referrals into Safe Link service for Police officers and Police staff should go through The Bridge initially for triage.

Self referrals into Safe Link can be acheived directly using the details below.

Eligibility criteria

Any victim of sexual assault

Area(s) covered

  • Bristol
  • South Gloucestershire
  • BANES
  • North Somerset
  • Somerset

Contact information

Opening hours

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm

This organisation can help you with

  • Counselling
  • Emotional Support
  • Legal processes
  • Reporting a crime
  • Sexual Abuse