Mental Health Resources
Emergency Contacts
- South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) Mental Health Crisis Line - +27 11 262 6396
- Cipla 24hr Mental Health Helpline - +27 800 456 789
- Suicide Crisis Line - +27 800 567 567
- LifeLine - +27 861 322 322
- Akeso Psychiatric Response Unit 24 Hour - +27 861 435 787
- Childline - +27 800 055 555
- Destiny Helpline for Youth & Students - +27 800 41 42 43
- Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Line 24hr Helpline - +27 800 12 13 14
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Helpline - +27 861 006 962
Information & Support
- South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG): sadag.org
- Cape Mental Health: capementalhealth.co.za
- Friends of Valkenberg Trust: 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
