Helplines &
Support Groups
Why Seek Help?
Mental Health is crucial. Just as we care for our physical bodies, we must nurture our well being. Community support matters! Reaching out creates connections, understanding and healing. Trusting in God's provisions includes utilizing therapy and counseling tools He provides for our growth.
Akeso psychiatric response unit................................................................................+27 (0) 86 143 5787
Alcoholics Anonymous...................................................................................................+27 (0) 86 143 5722
ChildLine.............................................................................................................................+27 (0) 80 005 5555
Elderly Helpline.........................................................................................................+27 (0) 80 000 3081
Family and marriage society of South Africa.......................................................+27 (0) 11 975 7107
GBVF-related service complaints .............................................................(SAPS)+27 (0) 80 033 3177
Gender Based Violence command centre.........................+27 (0) 80 042 8428 or *120*7867#
Human Trafficking..........................................................+27 (0) 800 073 7283 / +27 (0) 82 455 3664
Ithemba Drug Toll-Free number...............................................................................+27 (0) 80 022 3217
Legal Aid advice line (toll free).................................................................................+27 (0) 80 011 0100
Lifeline crisis line...................................................................+27 (0 86 132 2322 / +27 (0) 11 728 1347
Narcotics anonymous SA.........................................................................................+27 (0) 83 900 6962
National AIDS helpline................................................................................................+27 (0) 80 001 2322
National Human Trafficking Helpline......................................................................+27 (0) 80 022 2777
Persons with disabilities.............................................................................................SMS HELP to 31531
Rape Crisis Cape Town...............................................................................................+27 (0) 21 447 9762
SA Depression and Anxiety Group suicide line.........+27 (0) 80 056 7567 / +27 (0) 11 234 4837
SAPS crime stop............................................................................................................+27 (0) 86 001 0111
SASSA call centre................................................................+27 (0) 80 060 1011 / +27 (0) 80 070 1701
Stop gender violence centre.........................................+27 (0) 86 132 2322 / +27 (0) 80 015 0150
Stop Stockouts campaign..............................................+27 (0) 84 855 7867 / +27 (0) 11 728 7365
Substance abuse helpline.........................................................................................+27 (0) 80 012 1314
Support Groups
Contact 0800456789 to join one of the following support groups