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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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RAce and religion

Muslim Youth Helpline

Faith and culturally sensitive support by phone, live chat, WhatsApp or email.

0808 808 2008

myh.org.uk

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Nilaari

A BME service specialising in culturally appropriate programmes for mental health, (re)offending behaviour and problematic substance abuse, Nilaari offers therapies and programmes tailored to individuals based in inner city Bristol.

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Roma Support Group

Roma Support Groups works to build bridges between Roma and non-Roma to overcome prejudice, foster understanding and improve the lives of Roma refugees and migrants in the UK.

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LGBTQ+

AKT

Supporting LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 at risk of homelessness.

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BDP Prism

Prism is Bristol’s free LGBT+ Alcohol & Drug Support service run by Bristol Drugs Project. Prism was launched to respond to the barriers that have stopped people who identify as LGBT+ from accessing support that’s right for them.

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FFLAG

Information and support for parents and carers of LGBTQ+ people.

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GALOP

Galop specialise in supporting LGBTQ+ victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, and other forms of abuse including honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and so-called 'conversion therapies'.

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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).

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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.

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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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