GET HELP NOW – EMERGENCY HELP & SUPPORT SERVICES

Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC)

The GBVCC provides 24-hour counselling, support, referrals and crisis intervention for survivors of:

• Gender-Based Violence
• Domestic Violence
• Sexual Assault
• Human Trafficking
• Child Abuse
• Elder Abuse

• 📞 Toll-Free: 0800 428 428
• 📱 Please Call Me: 1207867#
• 📩 SMS "HELP" to: 31531 (for people with disabilities)
• 🌐 Website: www.gbv.org.za

Stop Gender Violence Helpline

24-hour support and referral service for survivors of abuse.

• 📞 0800 150 150
• 🌐 Website: https://lifelinesa.co.za/

Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust

Counselling, advocacy and support for survivors of rape and sexual violence.

• Observatory Office (English)
  📞 021 447 9762
• Athlone Office (Afrikaans)
  📞 021 633 9229
• Khayelitsha Office (isiXhosa)
  📞 021 361 9085
• 🌐 www.rapecrisis.org.za
• WhatsApp Support Line – 083 222 51 64

People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA)

Domestic violence counselling, support and legal assistance.

• 📞 011 591 6803
• 📱 WhatsApp: 083 765 1235
• 🌐 www.powa.co.za – for more info on their nearest branch.

Childline South Africa

Free, confidential counselling and support for children, teenagers and adults concerned about a child.

• 📞 116
• 🌐 www.childlinesa.org.za

Teddy Bear Foundation

• 📞 011 484 4554
• 🌐 www.teddybearfoundation.org.za

Child Welfare South Africa (Head Office)

Report concerns relating to child abuse, neglect or child protection.

• 📞 0861 424 453 (0861 4 CHILD)
• 🌐 www.childwelfaresa.org.za

Department of Social Development

Support services for vulnerable children, families, older persons and survivors of abuse.

• 🌐 www.dsd.gov.za

Lifeline South Africa

Free emotional support, counselling and crisis intervention.

• 📞 0861 322 322
• 🌐 www.lifelinesa.co.za

South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)

Mental health support, counselling referrals and crisis intervention.

Dr Reddy's Mental Health Helpline

• 📞 0800 21 22 23

Suicide Crisis Helpline (24 Hours)

• 📞 0800 567 567
• 🌐 www.sadag.org

Cipla Mental Health Helpline

• 📞 0800 456 789
• 📩 SMS: 31393
• 📱 WhatsApp: 076 882 2775

Adcock Ingram Depression & Anxiety Helpline

• 📞 0800 70 80 90

Thuthuzela Care Centres (TCCs)

Specialised one-stop centres providing support for survivors of rape and sexual violence.

Services Include

• ✔Emergency medical treatment
• ✔HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
• ✔Forensic examinations
• ✔Counselling
• ✔Assistance with reporting cases
• ✔Court preparation support

• 🌐 National Directory: www.npa.gov.za

TEARS Foundation

Support and referrals for survivors of rape, sexual assault and domestic violence.

• 📞 08000 TEARS (83277)
• 📱 1347355#
• 🌐 www.tears.co.za

Netcare Trauma Centres

Emergency medical care and trauma assistance.

• 🌐 www.netcare.co.za

National Department of Health

Medical information and public healthcare services.

• 🌐 www.health.gov.za

Legal Aid South Africa

Free legal assistance for qualifying individuals.

• 📞 0800 110 110
• 📱 Please Call Me: 134662#
• 🌐 www.legalaid.co.za

Lawyers Against Abuse (LvA)

Provides assistance with:

• ✔Protection Orders
• ✔Domestic Violence Matters
• ✔Legal Advice
• ✔Court Processes

• 📞 072 031 1840
• 📧 info@lva.org.za
• 🌐 www.lva.org.za

SAPS Crime Stop

Report crime anonymously.

• 📞 08600 10111

Crime Line

Anonymous crime tip-offs via SMS.

• 📱 32211

Human Trafficking Hotline

Report suspected trafficking, exploitation or forced labour.

• 📞 0800 222 777

GBV Support for Persons with Disabilities

• 📩 SMS "HELP" to 31531

Support and referrals through the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC).