Emergency Support

This practice is not an emergency service, and WhatsApp messages are not monitored continuously.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please go to the nearest hospital emergency unit or contact the appropriate emergency service below.

Help When You Need It

Mental Health Crises

If you feel unable to keep yourself or someone else safe, please contact an emergency service or go directly to your nearest hospital emergency unit.

SADAG Suicide Crisis Line

0800 567 567

LifeLine South Africa National Counselling Line

0861 322 322

Life St Vincent's Mental Health Facility

021 506 5111

Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital
Alexandra Road, Pinelands, Cape Town

Children & Families

Support for Children and Families

Childline South Africa

116

Free and available 24 hours a day to children and teenagers, as well as adults who are concerned about a child.

Confidential Support

Gender-Based Violence Support

Gender-Based Violence Command Centre

0800 428 428

Available 24 hours a day for support, counselling and referral.

Please Call Me Service

*120*7867#

Use the Please Call Me code from your mobile phone to request assistance.