Support and information

Find out how we can support you or someone you care about.

Self-help guides

Our simple self help guides will walk you through your options and help you determine your next steps. These are in multiple languages and there is also and easy read version.

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Information and resources

Victim-survivor resources

We have lots of information about sexual violence, trauma and self-care.

Friends and family resources

Information, resources, and blogs for supporting someone you care about who has been affected by rape or sexual abuse.

Trauma and self-care: online course

Trauma and Recovery: The SARSAS Self-Help Guide

A free online course based on our self-help guide. It includes videos featuring some of our team on grounding and relaxation techniques, trauma and the brain, and creative activities.

Learning Disabilities and Autism Toolkit

We have developed a toolkit for supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced sexual violence.

The creation of the toolkit was funded by the Three Guineas Trust and the Somerset Discovery Fund, managed by the Somerset Community Foundation.

General information

Information for you if you are looking for definitions, facts, and myth busting about gender based violence.

Cover your tracks

Are you worried that someone might find out you have visited this site?

This page shows you how to remove evidence that you have visited our website.

The latest from our news and blogs

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Making Waves: building confidence and connection on the water

Earlier this year, we partnered with All-Aboard Watersports – a charity that helps people access watersports in the heart of Bristol Harbour. Together, we ran a weekly group for eight survivors currently waiting for support with SARSAS.

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Introducing our FREE ‘Drop-In & Reach Out’ support service in Bristol

This year, we were proud to launch our new, free ‘Drop In & Reach Out’ service – designed to provide accessible emotional support and wellbeing resources to people in Inner City and East Bristol.

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Isabelle Smith, star of Hollyoaks: Why I’m running the Great Manchester Run for SARSAS

We’re so proud to share that Isabelle Smith, Hollyoaks star, is running the Great Manchester Run 10k this weekend in support of SARSAS!

Support services in the South West

The Survivor Pathway is an online resource for anyone wanting to know more about specialist sexual violence support services in the South West.

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