Comprehensive Emergency and Support Helplines Directory

Compiled through a initiative by Potchefstroom First Responders under the banner "Together for a Safer Potchefstroom," the initiative connects residents with essential services across South Africa, emphasizing that help remains readily accessible.

The resource brings together dedicated organizations across multiple primary categories:

• General Support & Counselling:

  • Open Counselling: Provides online guidance via www.opencounselling.com/hotlines-za.

  • Akeso Psychiatric Response Unit: 24-hour mental health assistance accessible at 0861 435 787 or www.akeso.co.za.

  • Lifeline South Africa: Accessible online at www.lifelinesa.co.za.

• Suicide & Mental Health Crisis:

  • Suicide Crisis Line: Reachable at 0800 567 567 or www.lifelinejhb.org.za/suicide.

  • Adcock Ingram Depression and Anxiety Helpline: Toll-free support at 0800 708 090.

  • CIPLA 24 Hour Mental Health Line: 0800 456 789 or www.cipla.co.za.

• Trauma, GBV & Protection:

  • Pharmadynamics Police and Trauma Line: 0800 20 50 26.

  • Stop Gender Violence Helpline: 0800 150 150 or www.lifelinesa.co.za.

  • Gender Based Violence Command Centre: Toll-free at 0800 428 428, "Please Call Me" facility via *120*7867#, SMS 'help' to 31531, or Skype 'Helpme GBV'.

  • Iduc (Potchefstroom): Local assistance via 082 467 1519 / 082 568 3044, info@iduc.co.za, or www.iduc.co.za.

  • Rape Crisis Centres: Helderberg region (083 484 9409 / www.crisiscentre.org.za) and Cape Town region (021 447 9762 / www.rapecrisis.org.za).

• Child Welfare, Youth & Substance Use:

  • ADHD Helpline: Toll-free support at 0800 55 44 33.

  • Childline: Reachable at 08000 55555 or www.childlinesa.org.za.

  • Department of Social Development Substance Abuse: Helpline at 0800 12 13 14.

  • MOBIAG: 0800 567 567 or www.mobieg.co.za.

• Medical Assistance & Law Enforcement:

  • ER24 Emergency Medical: Contactable at 084 124 or www.er24.co.za.

  • AIDS Helpline: 0800 012 322 or www.aidforaids.co.za.

  • SAPS Crime Stop: National police helpline at 0800 600 10111 or www.saps.gov.za/crimestop.

  • NWU Protection Services: Direct line at 018 299 2211.

  • General Emergency Service: Universal emergency speed-dial via 112.

By consolidating national helplines alongside regional resources, the publication offers structured pathways for individuals seeking immediate intervention or ongoing care. The availability of these contacts aims to reduce response times during critical situations and ensure community members have direct access to professional support.

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