Helplines
Real, free South African helplines, not just for alcohol. Pick the one that fits what you're actually carrying right now.
0800 12 13 14 SADAG 24-hour Substance Abuse Helpline, free, confidential 011 892 3829 SANCA National Office (WhatsApp: 076 535 1701)
You do not need to feel ashamed. Reaching out means you're exactly where you need to be right now, and that takes real courage. We're proud of you.
Sources: SADAG, SANCA National Office.
0800 006 008 National Responsible Gambling Programme, 24-hour counselling line, free calls (WhatsApp/SMS "HELP" to 076 675 0710)
You do not need to feel ashamed. Reaching out means you're exactly where you need to be right now, and that takes real courage. We're proud of you.
Source: National Responsible Gambling Programme (responsiblegambling.org.za).
0800 567 567 SADAG 24-hour Suicide Crisis Helpline 0800 20 50 26 SADAG counsellor line, 8am–8pm every day (WhatsApp: 076 882 2775)
You do not need to feel ashamed. Reaching out means you're exactly where you need to be right now, and that takes real courage. We're proud of you.
Source: South African Depression and Anxiety Group (sadag.org).
0800 20 50 26 SADAG, handles compulsive/behavioural concerns broadly, a real place to start 021 790 7779 Harmony Clinic, Cape Town, specialist sex & pornography addiction support (not free, but discreet and specialised)
You do not need to feel ashamed. Reaching out means you're exactly where you need to be right now, and that takes real courage. We're proud of you.
Sources: SADAG; Harmony Clinic. Honest note: no dedicated national free helpline exists for this specific issue in South Africa as of this writing.