EMERGENCY NUMBERS
South Africa Suicide Crisis Helpline
LifeLine
Akeso Psychiatric Response Unit 24 Hour
South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) Mental Health Crisis Line
Cipla 24hr Mental Health Helpline
Destiny Helpline for Youth & Students
Childline
Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Line 24hr helpline
or SMS 32312
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) helpline
PSYCHOTHERAPY AND SUPPORT :
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)
Cape Mental Health
Friends of Valkenberg Trust
http://www.friendsofvalkenberg.co.za
Mental Health Information Centre of Southern Africa
South African Federation for Mental Health
The Mental Health Care Act
https://www.gov.za/documents/mental-health-care-act
DEMENTIA RESOURCES:
Alzheimer’s South Africa
Dementia SA
ADDICTION RESOURCES:
National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP)
https://responsiblegambling.org.za/treatment-programme/
Substance Abuse Treatment Centres
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/directories/facilities/736
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) South Africa
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) South Africa
https://www.aasouthafrica.org.za
Cape Town Drug Counselling Center
Mental health services in the Western Cape
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/general-publication/mental-health-services-western-cape
COVID-19 and Mental Health
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/six-relaxation-techniques-to-reduce-stress
MOBILE MENTAL HEALTH APPLICATIONS
COVID Coach
Healthy Minds Program