Your mental health matters
Getting you the support you need
Every child has the right to grow up in a loving, nurturing and safe environment. For children and their parents, happy homes and supportive relationships start with access to quality mental health and psychosocial support. Get the support you and your family need.
Get online or in-person parenting support for all ages and stages
Visit our Parenting Hub
WhatsApp SUPPORT to Parent Text at +27 83 283 8620
Speak to a counsellor in South Africa
Childline: Call 116
Suicide Crisis helpline: 0800 567 567
Department of Social Development Substance Abuse helpline: 0800 12 13 14 or SMS 32312
Cipla Mental Health helpline: 0800 456 789 or SMS 31393
NPOwer SA helpline: 0800 515 515 or SMS 43010
Healthcare Workers Care Network helpline: 0800 21 21 21 or SMS 43001
Adcock Ingram Depression & Anxiety helpline: 0800 70 80 90
ADHD helpline: 0800 55 44 33
Students and staff in higher learning, visit SADAG for 24 hour support
More WhatsApp numbers for support
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group: 087 163 2050
Cipla Mental Health: 076 882 2775
Maybelline BraveTogether: 087 163 2030
Ke Moja Substance Abuse: 087 163 2025
