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Childline South Africa

Available now ✓ Verified

South Africa

Youth, Children

Bullying Depression & anxiety Domestic violence Eating disorders

📞 116 💻 Live chat

🌐 childlinesa.org.za

Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Line 24hr helpline

Available now ✓ Verified

South Africa

Bullying Depression & anxiety Domestic violence Eating disorders

📞 0800 12 13 14 💬 Text 32312

🌐 sadag.org

Gender-Based Violence Command Centre helpline

Available now ✓ Verified

South Africa

Domestic violence Pregnancy & parenting

📞 0800 428 428

🌐 gbv.org.za

Ilitha Labantu helpline

Available now ✓ Verified

Western Cape · South Africa

Children

Domestic violence

📞 072 076 6118 💬 Text 072 076 6118

🌐 ilithalabantu.org.za

National Shelter Movement of South Africa - Helpline

Available now ✓ Verified

South Africa

Children

Domestic violence

📞 0800 001 005 💬 Text 082 057 8600

🌐 nsmsa.org.za

Stop Gender Violence Helpline

Available now ✓ Verified

South Africa

Bullying Depression & anxiety Domestic violence Eating disorders

📞 0800 150 150

🌐 lifelinesa.co.za

Tears Foundation Hope Line

Available now ✓ Verified

South Africa

Depression & anxiety Domestic violence Grief & loss Trauma & PTSD

📞 08000 83277 📞 08000 TEARS 💬 Text 0609391857

🌐 tears.co.za

POWA Helpline

South Africa

Domestic violence

📞 011 642 4345

🌐 powa.co.za

Tafta Elder Abuse Line (TEAL)

✓ Verified

South Africa

Domestic violence Seniors

📞 0800 10 11 10

🌐 tafta.org.za

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