My healthy journey after visiting The Bridge
My healthy journey after visiting The Bridge
Click the link above to view the PDF version of our my healthy journey booklet
Our self help guide
Our Children & Young People Guide
Who can I speak to if I want to talk?
When you were at The Bridge, the people looking after you should have explained where you can turn to for self-help resources and people to talk to. At the top of this page, there is The Bridge self help guide and The Bridge children & young people guide, you may find it helpful to read through these.
In your My healthy journey booklet, you will also find the special health advice number (page 6), which you can text for questions about your health and appointments. You can also ring us at The Bridge on 0117 342 6999 for any other questions you may have, the telephone is always answered 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
Childline – Childline have a really helpful and easy to navigate website, you can talk to them online or call them on 0800 1111 24/7, 365 days a year.
Yuno Sexual Health
If you live in Bristol or South Gloucestershire, you may have been referred to Yuno at Central Health Clinic for a follow-up appointment.
Click here to visit Yuno’s website.
Have a look at the videos below to have a look at Yuno and what a visit may involve.
(Please be advised that the videos may reference ‘Unity’, which is the former name of what is now ‘Yuno’.)
Getting to Central Health Clinic
Welcome to Yuno
Inside reception at Yuno
Having an STI test at Yuno
Counselling & CYPSVA
When you attended The Bridge, your crisis worker will have discussed other support options. These are described below.
If you said ‘no’ to any of these referrals when you attended The Bridge but have changed your mind, or would like to discuss more, please do not hesitate to call us on 0117 342 6999.
Counselling
If you live in Bristol or South Gloucestershire, you may have been referred for counselling at The Green House.
You can find out more about the work they do on their website here.
Children and Young Person’s Sexual Violence Advisor (CYPSVA)
You may have also been referred for support from a CYPSVA. This service is provided by Safe Link, you can find out more here.
Helpline, e-support and live chat
SARSAS, a local charity for people who live in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, and Somerset, offer a helpline, e-support and live chat. This is available if you are 13+. To find out more, click here.
Yuno Sexual Health
If you live in North Somerset, you may have been referred to Yuno at WISH for a follow-up appointment.
Counselling & CYPSVA
When you attended The Bridge, your crisis worker will have discussed other support options. These are described below.
If you said ‘no’ to any of these referrals when you attended The Bridge but have changed your mind, or would like to discuss more, please do not hesitate to call us on 0117 342 6999.
Counselling
If you live in North Somerset, you may have been referred for counselling at The Green House.
You can find out more about the work they do on their website here.
Children and Young Person’s Sexual Violence Advisor (CYPSVA)
You may have also been referred for support from a CYPSVA. This service is provided by Safe Link, you can find out more here.
Helpline, e-support and live chat
SARSAS, a local charity for people who live in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, and Somerset, offer a helpline, e-support and live chat. This is available if you are 13+. To find out more, click here.
The Riverside Clinic
If you live in Bath and North East Somerset, you may have been referred to The Riverside Clinic for a follow-up appointment.
They offer free, friendly, non-judgemental and confidential testing, treatment and advice for sexually transmitted infections, as well as a wide range of contraceptive options including emergency contraception, contraceptive pills, implants and injections, intrauterine devices/systems (also known as coils), and condoms
Counselling & CYPSVA
When you attended The Bridge, your crisis worker will have discussed other support options. These are described below.
If you said ‘no’ to any of these referrals when you attended The Bridge but have changed your mind, or would like to discuss more, please do not hesitate to call us on 0117 342 6999.
Counselling
If you live in Bath and North East Somerset, you may have been referred for counselling at The Green House.
You can find out more about the work they do on their website here.
Children and Young Person’s Sexual Violence Advisor (CYPSVA)
You may have also been referred for support from a CYPSVA. This service is provided by Safe Link, you can find out more here.
Helpline, e-support and live chat
SARSAS, a local charity for people who live in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, and Somerset, offer a helpline, e-support and live chat. This is available if you are 13+. To find out more, click here.
SWISH
If you live in Somerset, you may have been referred to SWISH for a follow-up appointment.
SWISH offer full sexual health and contraceptive services through young people friendly clinics around the county. They are able to allocate extra time and support to those vulnerable and or aged under 25 (including under 16s).
Counselling & CYPSVA
When you attended The Bridge, your crisis worker will have discussed other support options. These are described below.
If you said ‘no’ to any of these referrals when you attended The Bridge but have changed your mind, or would like to discuss more, please do not hesitate to call us on 0117 342 6999.
Counselling
If you live in Somerset, you may have been referred for counselling at Somerset Phoenix Project.
You can find out more about the work they do on their website here.
Children and Young Person’s Sexual Violence Advisor (CYPSVA)
You may have also been referred for support from a CYPSVA. This service is provided by Safe Link, you can find out more here.
Helpline, e-support and live chat
SARSAS, a local charity for people who live in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, and Somerset, offer a helpline, e-support and live chat. This is available if you are 13+. To find out more, click here.
Hope House
If you live in Gloucestershire, you may have been referred to Hope House for a follow-up appointment.
Hope House provides sexual health services that support healthy relationships and sexual wellbeing across Gloucestershire.
Counselling & CYPSVA
When you attended The Bridge, your crisis worker will have discussed other support options. These are described below.
If you said ‘no’ to any of these referrals when you attended The Bridge but have changed your mind, or would like to discuss more, please do not hesitate to call us on 0117 342 6999.
Counselling and emotional support
If you live in Gloucestershire, you may have been referred for counselling or emotional support with:
If you are unsure who you have been referred to, please do not hesitate to contact your crisis worker at The Bridge on 0117 342 6999.
Children and Young Person’s Sexual Violence Advisor (CYPSVA)
You may have also been referred for support from a CYPSVA. This service is provided by First Light, you can find out more here.
WiSe
If you live in Wiltshire, you may have been referred to WiSe for a follow-up appointment.
Wiltshire Sexual Health Service (WiSe) is a free, non judgemental and confidential NHS service providing STI testing and treatment, contraception and HIV services in Wiltshire.
Counselling & CYPSVA
When you attended The Bridge, your crisis worker will have discussed other support options. These are described below.
If you said ‘no’ to any of these referrals when you attended The Bridge but have changed your mind, or would like to discuss more, please do not hesitate to call us on 0117 342 6999.
Counselling and emotional support
If you live in Swindon or Wiltshire, you may have been referred for counselling or emotional support with:
- FearFree
- Swindon and Wiltshire Phoenix Project
- Letting the Future In (NSPCC)
- Revival (Wiltshire RASAC)
If you are unsure who you have been referred to, please do not hesitate to contact your crisis worker at The Bridge on 0117 342 6999.
Children and Young Person’s Sexual Violence Advisor (CYPSVA)
You may have also been referred for support from a CYPSVA. This service is provided by First Light, you can find out more here.
Swindon Sexual Health
If you live in Swindon, you may have been referred to Swindon Sexual Health for a follow-up appointment.
Have a look at the videos below to have a look at Swindon Sexual Health and what a visit may involve.
Welcome to Swindon Sexual Health
Having an STI test
Counselling & CYPSVA
When you attended The Bridge, your crisis worker will have discussed other support options. These are described below.
If you said ‘no’ to any of these referrals when you attended The Bridge but have changed your mind, or would like to discuss more, please do not hesitate to call us on 0117 342 6999.
Counselling and emotional support
If you live in Swindon or Wiltshire, you may have been referred for counselling or emotional support with:
- FearFree
- Swindon and Wiltshire Phoenix Project
- Letting the Future In (NSPCC)
- Revival (Wiltshire RASAC)
If you are unsure who you have been referred to, please do not hesitate to contact your crisis worker at The Bridge on 0117 342 6999.
Children and Young Person’s Sexual Violence Advisor (CYPSVA)
You may have also been referred for support from a CYPSVA. This service is provided by First Light, you can find out more here.
Support for parents & carers
The Green House – this is a counselling service in Bristol, but although your child may have been referred somewhere different, you may still find their parent & carer information to be a really useful resource. You can take a look at their page here, where you can also download their parent & carer handbook.
Somerset Phoenix Project – this is a counselling service in Somerset, but although your child may have been referred somewhere different, you may still find their parent & carer information to be a really useful resource. You can take a look at their page here, where you can also download their parent & carer handbook.
We Stand – this is a national organisation that supports non-abusing parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused. They also have a helpline. You can take a look at their website here.
Last review: 16/06/2026
Next review: 15/06/2027
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