MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINES

Mental Health Hotlines in South Africa

Find mental health, crisis and emotional support helplines available in South Africa, including phone, text and online options.

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LifeLine Johannesburg

Suicidal thoughts

LifeLine Johannesburg provides counselling and connects with people, giving them the tools they need to better handle stress...

South Africa · Nationwide
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AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS

Supporting others

AL-ANON offers 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support to families who are living with problem drinkers. Alcoholism...

South Africa · Nationwide
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Childline South Africa

Abuse & domestic violenceAnxietyBullying

Childline provides 24/7, free and confidential support over phone and online chat. We exist to help children under the age of...

South Africa · Nationwide
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Ilitha Labantu helpline

Abuse & domestic violenceSexual abuse

Ilitha Labantu Helpline provides 24/7 free and confidential support by phone and WhatsApp for women and children in the Western...

South Africa
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LifeLine South Africa

DepressionSuicidal thoughts

LifeLine South Africa provides 24/7 free and confidential counselling support by phone. We are here to help everyone in South...

South Africa · Nationwide
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National Aids Helpline

Physical illness

The AIDS toll-free Helpline provides anonymous & confidential telephonic lay counselling, support and referral services, 24...

South Africa · Nationwide
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Netcare Akeso Crisis Line

AnxietyDepressionTrauma & PTSD

The Netcare Akeso Crisis Line is a 24/7 telephone service where trained crisis line counselors can guide you through an...

South Africa · Nationwide
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Stop Gender Violence Helpline

Abuse & domestic violenceSexual abuse

Stop Gender Violence Helpline offers 24/7, free and confidential support and information over phone. We support everyone in...

South Africa · Nationwide
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Suicide Crisis Line

AnxietyDepressionTrauma & PTSD

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is at the forefront of patient advocacy, education and destigmatisation...

South Africa · Nationwide
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Tears Foundation Hope Line

Abuse & domestic violenceTrauma & PTSDSexual abuse

Tears Foundation provides crisis intervention, advocacy, counselling, and prevention education services for those impacted by...

South Africa · Nationwide
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Triangle Project

Gender & sexual identity

Triangle Project offers free and confidential support and information by phone (0217126699). We serve lesbian, bisexual, queer,...

South Africa · Nationwide
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