Live Chat
Live chat provides a free and confidential space where you can get emotional text support and information.
Live chat is open:
Monday: 11am – 2pm
Tuesday: 12pm – 2pm & 6pm – 8pm
Wednesday: 6pm – 8pm
Thursday: 12pm – 2pm & 6pm – 8pm
If you are looking for support but cannot use the phone or are not ready to speak to someone, our live chat text service can help.
During live chat opening hours, the chat box will pop up on our website where you can chat, online, with one of our support workers for up to 30 minutes.
The service is anonymous, free and confidential.
It is open to people of all genders, aged 13+, living in Bath, Bristol, North Somerset, Somerset, and South Gloucestershire.
You can find more information on all of our helpline services here.
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What is a sexual assault referral centre (SARC)?
A SARC can offer free, confidential medical, practical and emotional support to people who have been raped, sexually abused or assaulted at any point in their lives. They’re usually provided by the NHS, but will always have specially trained doctors, nurses and support workers.
