Resources

General

Changes Bristol

Changes Bristol provide peer support groups in Bristol and online for anyone aged 18 or over, offering a safe and friendly space for people to share any worries they might have. They also run specific groups for marginalised communities.

changesbristol.org.uk

support service

Citizens Advice

The Citizens Advice service helps people to resolve their problems. As the UK's largest advice provider they are equipped to deal with any issue, from anyone. Click below to visit their page on hate crime.

citizens advice.org.uk

support service

Equality and Human Rights Commission

An independent statutory body established to help eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, and protect human rights. Contains valuable information about your rights on many topics.

equalityhumanrights.com

website

Lighthouse Victim Care

Lighthouse is a team of staff from the police and victim support organisations, working together to guide, advise and support victims and witnesses.

lighthousevictimcare.org

support service

RAce and religion

Black South West Network

BSWN are a Black-led racial justice charity organisation based in Bristol who support the development of dynamic, independent, and strong Black and Minoritised communities, businesses and organisations to flourish.

blacksouthwestnetwork.org/

support service

Bristol Black Carers

Bristol Black Carers provides culturally-appropriate support, information, and services to the Black and Ethnic Minority (BME) carers in Bristol, working with both adult and young carers.

bristolblackcarers.org.uk

support service

Friends, Families and Travellers

Friends, Families & Travellers provide an advice helpline for members of the Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities.

01273 234 777

www.gypsy-traveller.org

helpline

Imkaan

Imkaan is a UK-based, Black feminist organisation. They are dedicated to addressing violence against BME women and girls.

www.imkaan.org.uk

website

LGBTQ+

LGBT Switchboard

A free confidential helpline for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+.

0300 330 0630

switchboard.lgbt

helpline

Mermaids

Information and support for trans and gender diverse young people and their families.

0808 801 0400

mermaids.org.uk

helpline

Micro Rainbow

Services for LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers.

microrainbow.org

support service

Mindline Trans

A free confidential mental health support helpline for anyone who identifies as trans, non binary or gender diverse.

0300 330 5468

bristolmind.org.uk

helpline

Disability

AbilityNet

A free helpline offering computer support to disabled people, as well as disabled students’ assessments and workplace support.

0800 048 7642

abilitynet.org.uk

helpline

Bristol Disability Equality Forum

Bristol Disability Equality Forum is an organisation of, and for, disabled people – whatever their impairment(s).

bristoldef.org.uk

community group

Gig Buddies

Gig Buddies Bristol is a project that enables and empowers people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people by pairing them up with new friends with similar interests to attend events with.

exchangebristol.com

support service

POhWER

POhWER provides advocacy services for people with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs, as well as their carers.

0300 456 2370

pohwer.net

support service

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