Helpline

Knowing who to call, and what to do, in an abusive situation is critical to safely escaping it.

Gender Based Violence Command Centre

The Command Centre exists to assist survivors of gender-based violence by providing the assistance of qualified social workersin order to minimise further exposure to GBV.

Services
  • Telephonic counselling
  • Emergency help
  • Expediting assistance to victims

Stop Gender Violence

The Line provides anonymous, confidential and telephonic counselling and referrals in all 11 official languages.

Services
  • Telephonic counselling in all official languages

Human Trafficking Hotline

Provides victims of trafficking and sexual assault with immediate assistance. Cases are treated with anonmity and confidentiality.

Services
  • Counselling in all official languages
  • Safety planning
  • Access to legal and emergency services

Childline

This toll-free telephonic counselling line deals with crisis faced by both children and adults. These include sexual assault, child pornography, abuse, harrasment and various other matters.

Services
  • Telephonic counselling
  • Online counselling
  • Online Counselling for the hearing impaired

Lifeline Counselling

Lifeline provides counselling for HIV/AIDS, depression, rape, suicide and relational matters. The helpline extends to provide assistance to survivors of crime.

Services
  • Counselling

Tears Helpline

The foundation provides free and confidential support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and child sexual abuse.

Services
  • Crisis intervention
  • Counselling
  • Prevention awareness programmes

Suicide Crisis Helpline

Provides toll-free telephonic assistance to people experiencing suicidal thoughts and depression. The helpline also provides support to those seeking to assist loved ones with depression.

Services
  • Telephonic counselling

South African Depression and Anxiety Group

Established twenty years ago, SADAG is an NGO comprising of medical professionals specialising in mental health.

Services
  • Telephonic counselling
  • Access to support groups and facilities

Emergency Services

Ambulance Services

These organizations attend to any matters requiring rescue. Including (but not limited to) domestic violence, sexual assault, fire, crime, and accidents.

Cellphone

112

Government

10177

SAPS

10111

ER24

084124

SAPS Crime Stop

086 00 10111

Netcare 911

082911

Fire department

10178