The helplines and websites listed below provide telephonic counseling, emergency help, and expedite assistance to victims. No problem is too big or small. Helplines offer impartial and unbiased listening services for people in crisis situations and everyday issues who seek support. Cases are treated with anonymity and an assurance of confidentiality. Helplines are staffed with trained counselors and volunteers who can offer psychological support. Further practical assistance and referrals to an expert can also be made.

Global Mental Health Resources:

Websites To Visit:

Therapy Route – https://www.therapyroute.com/article/helplines-suicide-hotlines-and-crisis-lines-from-around-the-world

United For Global Mental Health – https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Befrienders Worldwide – https://www.befrienders.org

Unwanted Life – https://unwantedlife.me/global-crisis-lines

Psycom – https://www.psycom.net/get-help-mental-healthNational

Open Counseling In South Africa -https://www.opencounseling.com/hotlines-za

National (South African) Suicide and Crisis Lines:

South African Depression & Anxiety Group- SADAG
Tel: 0800 12 13 14

Adcock Ingram Depression & Anxiety Helpline
Tel: 0800 70 80 90

Lifeline South Africa
Tel: 0861 322 322

Alcohol & Substance Abuse:

Pharmadynamics Police and Trauma Line
Tel: 0800 20 50 16

Alcoholics Anonymous South Africa
Tel: 0861 HELPAA 435 722

SA National Council On Alcohol Abuse & Drug Dependence
Tel: 08611 REHAB

Domestic & Sexual Abuse:

Rape Crisis
Tel: 021 447 9762 / 021 633 9229

Speak Out – http://speakout.org.za

Domestic Violence
Tel: 0800 150 150

Gender-Based Violence Command Centre
Tel: 0800 428 428

Human Trafficking
Tel: 0800 222 777

Childline
Tel: 116
Tel: 0800 055 555

Child Welfare SA
Tel: 087 822 1516

Eating Disorders:

Imani
Tel: 021 761 0740

Eating Disorders South Africa
Tel: (27) 12 338 2543

Twin Rivers
Tel: 082 863 3159