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.