Emergency help
This website is not monitored for emergencies. Do not use our contact forms for urgent help. Call the numbers below directly.
Call immediately for
- Suspected overdose, severe withdrawal, seizures, or unconsciousness
- Suicidal crisis or self-harm
- Psychosis: hearing voices, paranoia, can't tell what's real
- Severe confusion, very high body temperature, racing heart
- Violence at home or in the community
Verified South African numbers
Emergency (ambulance / police)
10111
Emergency from a mobile
112
Ambulance (EMS)
10177
SADAG 24/7 helpline
0800 567 567
SADAG Suicide Crisis
0800 567 567 / SMS 31393
SADAG Substance Abuse Helpline
0800 12 13 14
Childline SA
0800 055 555
GBV Command Centre
0800 428 428
Lifeline SA
0861 322 322
SANCA
011 892 3829
You will not be arrested for asking for help. Healthcare staff are there to treat you.