General Crisis Helplines

Mental Health Helpline – 0800 456 789

National Counselling Line (LifeLine) – 0861 322 322

Akeso Psychiatric Response Unit – 0861 435 787

Suicide

Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0800 456 789

SMS Suicide Helpline – 31393

Gender-Based Violence

National GBV Helpline – 0800 150 150

People Opposed to Woman Abuse – 011 642 4345

Gender-Based Violence Command Centre – 0800 428 428

“Please Call Me” Facility – SMS *120*7867#

Rape and Sexual Assault

TEARS Foundation Helpline – 010 590 5920

TEARS Foundation SMS Helpline – *134*7355#

Rape Crisis Helpline (Cape Town) – 021 447 9762

Youth and Parenting

Childline South Africa – 0800 055 555

Child Welfare South Africa – 087 822 1516

Police Child Protection Unit – 086 010 0111

Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse Helpline – 0800 12 13 14

Alcoholics Anonymous – 086 143 5722

Narcotics Anonymous – 083 900 6962

Substance Abuse SMS Helpline – 32312

Other Affordable Health Care

Hope House Counselling Center

Counselling Hub