Get Help — Crisis Resources

Crisis lines available right now. SADAG: 0800 567 567 — 24/7, free, confidential. You are not alone. Help is one call away.

All crisis resources

• SADAG Suicide Crisis Line: 0800 567 567 (24/7, free, toll-free)
• SADAG — SMS for a callback: 31393 (free SMS)
• SADAG Mental Health Line: 011 234 4837 (8am–8pm)
• Dept of Social Development Substance Abuse: 0800 12 13 14 (24/7)
• Childline SA: 116 (free, toll-free, for under-18s)
• Netcare 911 / ER24: 082 911 / 084 124 (medical emergency)

When you call

A trained counsellor answers. They listen without judgement and without rushing you. You do not have to be in full crisis to call. Calls are confidential. If you cannot speak, SMS 31393 and they will call you back.

If you are worried about someone else

Stay with them. Listen without fixing it. Ask directly if they are thinking about suicide — research on asking about suicidal ideation consistently finds it does not increase risk, and may reduce it. Then encourage them to call SADAG at 0800 567 567, or call yourself for guidance on what to do next.

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