SUPPORT & RESOURCES

If you or someone you know needs assistance, the organisations below provide support across a range of issues, including crime, domestic violence, child protection, mental health, legal assistance, and emergency services. Where available, phone numbers, email addresses, WhatsApp contacts, and websites are provided for quick access.

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South African Police Service National Line

Emergency police assistance

☎️ 10111
☎️ 1017

Crime Stop

Anonymous crime reporting

☎️ 086 001 0111

South African Police Service Gugulethu

Local police station

☎️ 021 684 2321

South African Police Service FCS Nyanga

Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit

☎️ 021 380 3319

South African Police Service Mitchell's Plain

Local police station

☎️ 021 376 9850

Thuthuzela Care Centres

Support for survivors of sexual offences

☎️ 021 699 3266

National Gender-Based Violence Hotline

Gender-based violence support

☎️ 0800 428 428
💬 USSD: *120*7867#

Childline South Africa

Child protection and counselling

☎️ 0800 055 555

Human Trafficking Helpline

Human trafficking support

☎️ 0800 222 77

Rape Crisis Cape Town

Rape and sexual violence support

☎️ 021 447 9762

Rape Crisis Port Elizabeth

Rape and sexual violence support

☎️ 041 484 3804

Rape Crisis Pretoria

Rape and sexual violence support

☎️ 012 804 3619

Rape Crisis Pietermaritzburg

Rape and sexual violence support

☎️ 033 394 4444

Durban Advice Desk for Abused Women

Support for abused women

☎️ 031 262 5231
☎️ 0800 204 321
☎️ 0800 204 160 Office hours

Network on Violence Against Women

Gender-based violence support

☎️ 031 304 6928

People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA)

Domestic violence support

☎️ 011 642 4345
☎️ 011 642 4346

TEARS Foundation

Domestic violence and rape support

💬 Free SMS helpline: *134*7355#

National Shelter Movement

Emergency shelter referrals

☎️ 0800 001 005
💬 082 057 8600
💬 082 058 2215
💬 072 230 7147

LifeLine South Africa

Counselling and emotional support

☎️ 0861 322 322

National Counselling Line

Counselling services

☎️ 0861 322 322

South African Depression and Anxiety Group

Mental health support

☎️ 0800 21 22 23

Suicide Help

Crisis support

☎️ 0800 567 567

Toll Free Crisis Line

Crisis counselling

☎️ 0861 574 747

Legal Aid South Africa

Free legal assistance

☎️ 0800 110 110

LawForAll

Free legal advice

☎️ 0860 333 353
💬 063 603 3759

South African Human Rights Commission

Human rights complaints

☎️ 011 877 3600

AIDS Helpline

HIV/AIDS information and support

☎️ 0800 012 322

AIDS Consortium

HIV/AIDS support services

☎️ 011 403 0265

loveLife

Youth health and counselling

☎️ 080 012 1900

Marie Stopes South Africa

Sexual and reproductive healthcare

☎️ 080 011 7785

Western Cape Social Development Department Hotline

Social development support

☎️ 0800 220 250

Western Cape Social Development Department General Inquiries

General social development enquiries

☎️ 021 483 5045

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