SARSAS is a specialist support service for people in Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, Somerset, and South Gloucestershire, who have experienced any form of sexual violence, at any point in their lives.

SARSAS offer a confidential helpline, regular support sessions, counselling, email support to individuals and an advocacy service.  They also support the family and friends of people affected by sexual violence and offer training and advice to professionals.

The SARSAS helpline currently runs 5 days a week and is available to men and women, boys and girls.  SARSAS accept self-referrals through their helpline and from professions on behalf of people they are supporting. Please note referrals will only be accepted where the person being referred has consented to be referred to SARSAS.

Professionals need to make referrals via the downloadable referral form on the website.

During Coronavirus, our helpline numbers are 0808 801 0456 and 0808 801 0464 and are open to any victim-survivor. Their operating hours are:
• Monday: 11pm – 2pm
• Tuesday: 12pm – 2pm and 6pm – 8pm
• Wednesday: 12pm – 2pm and 6pm – 8pm
• Thursday: 12pm – 2pm and 6pm – 8pm
• Friday: 11pm – 2pm