Support for adults

Domestic abuse

If you or someone you know is being badly treated, contact:

• Next Link: call 0117 925 0680 or chat online at nextlinkhousing.co.uk  
• Victim Support: call 0300 303 1972

Sexual Violence

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact

• SARSAS: call 0808 801 0456
• The Bridge: call 0117 342 6999

Hate crime

If you are an adult and think you are at risk of hate crime, contact:

• SARI: call 0117 942 0060 or email sari@sariweb.org.uk
• Call 101 to speak to the police or contact Bristol Hate Crime and Discrimination Service. 

Vulnerable adults

If you are an adult and are at risk of being abused or neglected, please contact:

• Care Direct: call 0117 922 2700

Sexual Health

If you would like some advice and information about sexual health, please contact:

• Unity Sexual Health: call 0117 342 6900

  If you are worried about pregnancy options, please call 0345 872 5435

Mental Health

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis and needs to talk to someone urgently, contact:

• Samaritans on 116 123, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing thoughts of suicide, contact:

• National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

If you, or someone you know is experiencing low mood, anxiety or other mental health issues, contact your GP.

You can also contact:

• Mind: call 0117 980 0370 or email info@bristolmind.org.uk (Wednesday- Thursday, 7pm- 11pm)
• Bristol MindLine: call 0808 808 0330, open 7 nights a week 7-11pm

For advice and practical tips, have a look at:

• Every Mind Matters

Drugs and Alcohol

If you, or someone you know, is struggling with their use of alcohol or drugs, contact:

• Bristol ROADS (DHI): call 0117 440 0540 or email roads@dhi-services.org.uk

Bereavement Support

If you, or someone you know, would like some support around bereavement, here is a list of services that can help:

• Bereavement Support

For a more detailed list of support available throughout Bristol for any of the above concerns, please have a look at our Adult Support Services directory.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.