Bristol Rules
1. Out together. Home together.
Check in with your friends. If they look like they’re struggling, it’s time to act. Make sure you both get home safe, share your location and look after one another.
https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/ - All the info you need about helping a friend if you’re trying to get them home.
Send Location Available on Whatsapp, Google Maps and Facebook messenger.
Life 360 - The Find My Family app is available on both iOS and Android to share real-time location.
Uber - By managing your trusted contacts under settings, you can share your trip status with family and friends in a single tap.
2. Call it out.
Inappropriate behaviour, especially when it comes from your mates, needs to be called out. Be an active bystander; make sure your friends know what they’re doing isn’t ok.
Bristol Women’s Voice offer great advice about how to intervene and support victims of harassment
Victim Support have a free 247 hour chat service
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3. Don’t be a creep.
Put yourself in their shoes. They don’t want you to tell them they’re fit, they certainly don’t want you to dance too close to them. Don’t ruin someone else’s night.
The Good Guy’s Guide has some great advice showcasing how you can become an ally for their campaign
SARSAS support for women and girls who have experienced sexual violence or abuse.
The Bridge is a Sexual Assault Referral Centre and they offer medical care, emotional and psychological support.
4. Respect everyone.
Our differences are what make Bristol such a brilliant place. So regardless of how someone dresses, who they date or how they dance, leave them to it.
Muslim Youth Helpline, offer a free and confidential service for issues range from relationships, mental health concerns, sexual abuse and religious issues.
Bristol Hate Crime Services provide a comprehensive service for victims of hate crime of every kind.
Gendered Intelligence work with the trans community and those who impact on trans lives offer support of all kinds.
Mind Without Borders - A women’s group meets weekly at Barton Hill Settlement.
5. Keep away from the edge.
Don’t be tempted to sit by the harbourside at night. Keep away from the edge and be extra careful near the water. Cold water shock makes getting out of the harbour even harder when you are intoxicated.
If you spot someone in trouble in the water:
Call 999 to inform Avon and Somerset Police. If you don’t have access to a phone, do not enter the water but shout for help.
Try to encourage the person in the water to float on their back.
What to do if you fall into the harbour:
Lie on your back and try your best to float, keep your airways clear, control your breathing and you will find after approximately 90 seconds the shock will pass.
6. Take it easy.
There are loads of factors which determine how alcohol and drugs affect you. Take it easy. Pace yourself. It’s OK to say no. The best nights are the ones you can remember.
Bristol Drugs Project provides free support to people who are looking for help with their own alcohol and drug use.
Bristol ROADS is Bristol’s service for people seeking help with drug or alcohol problems.
Talk to FRANK for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today.
The Southmead Project provides free therapeutic and practical support to adults with trauma resulting in alcohol and drug abuse.
Chandos House is an all male residential centre offering treatment for addiction and support in recovery.
Nilaari Agency is a BME service specialising in culturally appropriate programmes for mental health and substance abuse.
Prism is a dedicated support service for Bristol’s wide and varied LGBT+ communities and individuals.