Emergency Numbers
South Africa Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0800 12 13 14
LifeLine 0861 322 322
Akeso Psychiatric Response Unit 24 Hour: 0861 435 787
South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) Mental Health Crisis Line: 011 262 6396, 0800 567 567
Cipla 24hr Mental Health Helpline: 0800 456 789
Destiny Helpline for Youth & Students: 0800 41 42 43
Childline: 0800 055 555
Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Line 24hr helpline: 0800 12 13 14 or SMS 32312
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) helpline: 086 100 6962
Psychotherapy and Support:
Mental Health Resources:
- South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG): sadag.org
- Cape Mental Health: capementalhealth.co.za
- Friends of Valkenberg Trust: http://www.friendsofvalkenberg.co.za
- Mental Health Information Centre of Southern Africa : mentalhealthsa.org.za
- South African Federation for Mental Health : safmh.org.za
- The Mental Health Care Act : gov.za/documents/mental-health-care-act
Addiction Resources:
- National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP): responsiblegambling.org.za/treatment-programme
- Substance Abuse Treatment Centres: westerncape.gov.za – Substance Abuse Treatment Centres
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) South Africa: na.org.za
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) South Africa: aasouthafrica.org.za
- Cape Town Drug Counselling Center: drugcentre.org.za
- Mental health services in the Western Cape: westerncape.gov.za/general-publication/mental-health-services-western-cape
COVID-19 and Mental Health
- cipla.co.za/cipla-news/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-the-covid-19-lockdown
- health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/six-relaxation-techniques-to-reduce-stress
- euro.who.int/en/health-topics/health-emergencies/coronavirus-covid-19/publications-and-technical-guidance/stay-physically-active-during-self-quarantine