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Key contacts for women and children facing violence

JOHANNESBURG – Helplines for abused women and children.

 

As Women’s Month continues, so does violence against women and children.

Keep the following contact numbers close at hand for when needed:

  • Police Crime Stop: 08600 10111
  • Gender–based Violence Command Centre: 0800 428428; *120*7867#
  • STOP Gender Violence Helpline: 0800 150 150
  • Suicide Crisis Line: 0800 567 567
  • National Crisis Line – Counselling Service: 086 132 2322
  • Mental Health Information Line: 0800 567 567
  • Human Trafficking: 08000 737 283; 082 455 3664
  • Legal Aid: 0800 1110 110
  • Childline – Report child abuse: 0800 055 555
  • Elderly People Helpline: 0800 003 081
  • Alcoholics Anonymous SA: 0861 435 722
  • Substance Abuse Helpline: 0800 121 314
  • Narcotics Anonymous SA: 0839 006 962.

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