Keep safe
Advice and resources to help you take care of your health and safety.
Alcohol
Use these resources if you are curious about your alcohol intake, if your relationship with alcohol is more complicated, or if you are affected by other people's drinking.
- National Association for the Children of Alcoholics (NACOA)
Providing information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parent's drinking. - Bristol ROADS (Recovery Orientated Alcohol and Drugs Service)
Offers adult alcohol and drug recovery groups. - Drinkaware
Get the facts about drinking and advice and support so you can make better choices.
Drugs
Non-judgemental and confidential drugs support services.
- Bristol Drugs Project
Free and confidential service to help you with alcohol and drug problems. - Breaking Free Group
Breaking Free uses behavioural science to help you overcome problem drinking, drug misuse and smoking. - The Mix
Essential support for under-25s. They can help you face a wide range of challenging situations, including around mental health, alcohol and drugs. - The Drop (part of Bristol Drugs Project)
Regular drop-ins throughout the year in the Richmond Building. Get advice, support and information on harm reduction and collect a free drug reagent testing kit funded by the University of Bristol. Sign up via email thedrop@bdp.org.uk or send them a text/WhatsApp message on 07814 617687.
Bullying and harassment
- Respect: Living well together
We are a diverse community that represents different beliefs and ways of life. We must respect each another so we can live together in a safe and healthy environment. - Ditch the Label
An online advice and support community for young people up to the age of 25 who have experienced bullying. - SARI
A Bristol-based casework service for victims of hate crime, helping you get the support you need. Their service is free and confidential.
Online safety
- Protect yourself online
Advice from the University on identity theft, creating strong passwords, how to avoid giving away your personal details online and safe online shopping. - Action Fraud
The UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime where you should report fraud if you have been scammed, defrauded or experienced cyber crime.
Sexual consent
- Sexual consent
A definition of sexual consent, what the law says and a short film and quiz to improve and test your understanding of what consent is.
Sexual violence and abuse
- Sexual Violence Liaison Officers here at the University can talk to you about your options for reporting and support for any experience of sexual violence.
- Revenge Porn Helpline
A UK service supporting adults (aged 18+) who are experiencing intimate image abuse, also known as revenge porn. - The Bridge
NHS sexual assault referral centre offering support, advice and counselling. It doesn't matter when you were assaulted, where it happened or who did it, they will listen to your experience and help you to get the support you choose. - Bristol Against Violence and Abuse (BAVA)
Provides information about different types of violence and abuse and support services that can help. There is also information on how to help others and how to raise awareness of violence and abuse. - The Green House
Free counselling for anyone who has experienced sexual abuse at any point in their lives. - Next Link
Domestic abuse and women's mental health support services and independent support for victims of rape and sexual abuse. - Respect films exploring what to do if:
- you are a bystander and concerned about someone putting themselves in a sexually vulnerable situation
- if you are in an abusive relationship
- how to deal with sensitive conversations about sex
Being Well, Living Well toolkit
This toolkit has practical tips and tools to help you feel settled, support friends and get help if you need it.
Follow the self-enrol link to join. If you don’t see the self-enrol link, you’re already enrolled.
Workshops
Find out what workshops we offer to support you.