
Some of the suicide hotlines you can contact if you need help in South Africa include:
- Childline South AfricaHotline: 08000 55 555
- Befrienders Setshabelo
Hotline: 051 430 3555
- Befrienders South Africa
Hotline: 051 444 5691
E-mail Helpline: [email protected]
- Befrienders Botshabelo
Hotline: + 27 (0) 51 532 1100
- Befrienders Mitchell's Plain
Hotline: +27 (0) 21 371 1481
- Befrienders Bloemfontein
Hotline: 051 444 5000
E-mail Helpline: [email protected]
- Befrienders Kwa Nobuhle
Hotline: +27 (0) 41 977 3003
- Befrienders Umkomaas
Hotline: +27 (0) 39 979 5741
- Befrienders Uitenhage
Hotline: +27 (0) 41 922 0068
- Lifeline Southern Africa
Hotline: 0861 322 322
- The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)
Hotline: 0800 567 567
SMS: 31393
Please contact any of the above numbers for emergency help. Don't forget to share on your social media handles to help a friend who might be in need.
For Kenyans, you can get your own suicide helplines on this page.