READ THIS FIRST. If you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, please get help now. Visit a nearby emergency service, hospital, or mental health clinic immediately. If you are in crisis, consider these helplines and suicide hotlines worldwide.
Crisis numbers in South Africa
- SADAG Suicide Crisis Helpline, 0800 567 567: Tel: 0800 567 567
- Gender-Based Violence Command Centre, 0800 428 428: Tel: 0800 428 428 | SMS: send the word help to 31531, published for people with disabilities
- Substance Abuse Helpline, 0800 12 13 14: Tel: 0800 12 13 14 | SMS: 32312
- Higher Health, 0800 36 36 36, for students and staff: Tel: 0800 36 36 36
- LifeLine Gender Violence Helpline, 0800 150 150: Tel: 0800 150 150 | WhatsApp: 0800 150 150
- All crisis lines in South Africa