Do you need help?

WHO TO CONTACT:

  • If you need immediate help for a molested/raped child, please contact NETCARE: 082 911
  • There are social workers on staff at Netcare hospitals.
  • If a child is being abused, please contact your nearest police station to report it, or your nearest CHILD WELFARE office.
  • If a woman is being abused, please contact the GENDER VIOLENCE HELPLINE: 0800 150 150
  • If you are an adult survivor and need counselling, contact LIFELINE: 011 728 1347
  • If you need family mediation, contact FAMSA: 011 766 3283
  • If you are an adult survivor of childhood abuse, and you are struggling to lay a charge because the perpetrator is famous, please contact our HEAD OFFICE: 011 789 8815

OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS:

  • CHILDLINE: 0800 055 555
  • LEGAL AID: Toll-free Advice Line: 0800 110 110
  • CUSTODY: Family Advocate Gauteng: 012 323 0760 | Western Cape: 021 426 1216 | KZN: 031 310 6500
  • CHILD WELFARE JHB: Tel 011 298 8500 | E-mail director@jhbchildwelfare.org.za
  • SAPS FCS – Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit – PTA Head Office:  012 393 2363
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Abuse Helpful Contacts

Dealing with abuse and domestic violence

Department of Social Development Contacts Countrywide

Getting help from a family advocate

Gauteng Shelter Network

Gender-based Violence Command Centre for Trauma Counselling

Contacts for help with family violence, child protection and sexual offences