Emergency help

Reach someone now.

If you or another person is in immediate danger, call emergency services. Do not rely on this website or email for an urgent response.

Immediate danger, overdose, severe withdrawal or medical emergency: Call 112 from a mobile phone or 10177 for an ambulance. For a police emergency call 10111.

South African support lines

You do not have to handle a crisis alone.

Tap a number to call. If a line does not connect, try another service or go to the nearest emergency department.

CRISIS COUNSELLING

LifeLine South Africa

National counselling for trauma, emotional distress, relationship problems and suicide-related crisis.

Call 0861 322 322

CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

Childline South Africa

Free help for children and young people who need protection, counselling or someone safe to speak to.

Call 116

SUICIDE CRISIS

SADAG

Suicide Crisis Helpline for someone having thoughts of suicide or worried about another person.

Call 0800 567 567

SUBSTANCE USE

National Substance Abuse Helpline

Support, information and referrals related to alcohol and other drug use.

Call 0800 12 13 14

SMS 32312

VIOLENCE & ABUSE

Gender-Based Violence Command Centre

Support for people experiencing or affected by gender-based violence.

Call 0800 428 428

Stay with the person when it is safe. Remove immediate dangers where possible, do not promise secrecy about a life-threatening risk, and contact emergency or professional help.