Emergency Contacts

In the event you or someone you know is experiencing a psychiatric emergency or mental health crisis, please contact the relevant resource. Alternatively, attend the emergency department at your local hospital.

South African Police Service

10111

South African Police Service

10177

South African Cellphone Emergency Line

112

Suicide Crisis Line

0800 567 567

Lifeline

0861 322 322

SADAG Mental Health Line

011 234 4837

Akeso Psychiatric Response Unit 24 Hour

0861 435 787

Dr Reddy’s Help Line

0800 21 22 23

Cipla 24hr Mental Health Helpline

0800 456 789

Cipla Whatsapp Chat Line

076 882 2775

Adcock Ingram Depression and Anxiety Helpline

0800 70 80 90

Pharmadynamics Police & Trauma Line

0800 20 50 26

Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Line (24hr helpline)

0800 12 13 14 SMS 32312

Rape crisis 24-hour Helpline

021 447 9762

Gender-based violence command centre

0800 428 428 or *120*7867#

Childline

0800 05 55 55

ADHD Helpline

0800 55 44 33