Support services for women and men

If you just want someone to talk to, or aren’t sure what you want to do next, the following services may be able to help you:

National Domestic Violence helpline 0808 2000 247

Run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge, is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.

Bristol Domestic Abuse helpline 0800 6949 999

Free, confidential helpline for male or female victims in Bristol

Womankind helpline 0845 458 2914

Talk to another women for confidential, non-judgemental listening
This is not a 24-hour helpline – check Womankind’s website for when the helpline is open

Next Link 0117 925 0680

Refuge and support service for women and children who have been affected by or are living with domestic abuse

WISH 0117 903 8632

Support for women and men in Hartcliffe and Withywood, or Knowle West

Victim Support Bristol 0845 456 6099

Support for women and men across the city, including through the court process if you need it

Legal Advice Line (24-hour) 0117 904 5999

Helpline run by Lyons Davidson Solicitors

Honour Network Helpline 0800 5999 247

National free and confidential helpline for victims and survivors of so-called “honour-based” crimes

Men’s Advice Line 0808 801 0327

National free confidential helpline for men who experience violence from partners/ex-partners, whether male or female

Broken Rainbow 0300 999 5428

Support for lesbian, gay, bi and trans victims and survivors of domestic abuse

Bristol Domestic Abuse Investigations Teams

Bristol has two specially trained domestic abuse police teams:

North Bristol (Southmead Road) 0117 945 4509
South Bristol (Broadbury Road) 0117 945 5428

Bristol Rape Crisis 0117 929 8868

Support and listening by women for women and girls who have been raped or sexually assaulted. Helpline open Mondays 12.00-3.00pm Wednesdays 6.00-8.00pm Fridays 11.00am-2.00pm.

The Bridge Sexual Assault Referral Centre 0117 342 6999

Empowering and supporting men, women and children who have been raped or sexually assaulted, including information and referrals services, forensic medical facilities, counselling, support in reporting to police etc.

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