If you feel the need for emotional assistance or if you have suicidal thoughts, please reach out to one of these resources for support.
| Organisation | Contact Details | Website |
|---|---|---|
| The South African Depression and Anxiety Group Mental Health Line | 0800 20 50 26 011 234 4837 | http://www.sadag.org/ |
| Lifeline National Counselling Line | 086 132 2322 063 709 2620 (WhatsApp) | http://lifelinesa.co.za/ |
| Akeso Emergency Psychiatric Intervention Unit | 086 143 5787 | https://www.akeso.co.za/ |
| Suicide Crisis Line | 0800 567 567 | – |
| Cipla Counselling Helpline | 0800 45 67 89 076 882 2775 (WhatsApp) | – |
| Dr Reddy’s Helpline | 0800 21 22 23 | – |
| Adcock Ingram Depression and Anxiety Helpline | 0800 70 80 90 | – |
| ADHD Helpline | 0800 55 44 33 | – |
Resources related to violence against women and children
| Organisation | Contact Details | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Gender-Based Violence Command Centre | 0800 42 84 28 *120*7867# (USSD) | http://gbv.org.za/ |
| Rape Crisis | 021 447 9762 | https://rapecrisis.org.za/ |
| Tears | 010 590 5920 *134*7355# (USSD) | https://www.tears.co.za/ |
| Lifeline Stop Gender Violence Helpline (24/7) | 0800 150 150 | – |
| Childline | 116 (free from all operators) | https://www.childlinesa.org.za/ |
Resources if you struggle with substance abuse
| Organisation | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Department of Social Development Substance Abuse 24 hr Helpline | 0800 12 13 14 32312 (SMS) |
Covid-19 related resources
For support specifically related to COVID-19, please visit Stellenbosch University, Department of Psychiatry’s website. You will find an extensive list of resources here.
If your concerns are not met by any of the resources listed above, please contact the Mental Health Information Centre of Southern Africa on 021 938 9229.