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Helplines in South Africa for trauma & ptsd.

Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Line 24hr helpline
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Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Line 24hr helpline offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone, text...

Counselors, Peers, Volunteers
LifeLine South Africa
Everyone

LifeLine South Africa provides 24/7 free and confidential counselling support by phone. We are here to help everyone in South...

Suicide Crisis Line
Everyone

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is at the forefront of patient advocacy, education and destigmatisation...

Counselors, Volunteers
Netcare Akeso Crisis Line
Everyone

The Netcare Akeso Crisis Line is a 24/7 telephone service where trained crisis line counselors can guide you through an...

Tears Foundation Hope Line
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Tears Foundation provides crisis intervention, advocacy, counselling, and prevention education services for those impacted by...

Counselors, Peers, Volunteers
Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust Helpline
Everyone

Rape Crisis provides free and confidential counselling support to survivors of rape and sexual violence of all gender...

Triangle Project
LGBTQ+

Triangle Project offers free and confidential support and information by phone (0217126699). We serve lesbian, bisexual, queer,...

Get free support from a hotline in South Africa for trauma and PTSD

It is never easy to deal with traumatic experiences and resulting PTSD symptoms. There are 7 in South Africa that can help you begin your healing journey. Although each person’s experience of trauma and PTSD is unique, there are some common symptoms which include:

  • Feeling unable to cope with your daily life
  • Distracting yourself from horrible memories with work or hobbies
  • Noticing tastes, smells or sounds connected to the trauma
  • Experiencing emotions that you went through during the trauma
  • Experiencing depression as a result of your traumatic experience
  • Being jumpy or easily startled
  • Feeling unable to trust anyone
  • Overwhelming negative emotions such as guilt, shame, sadness and anxiety

If you have any of these symptoms, reach out for help – you don’t have to be alone in your struggle. There is hope on the horizon and people who understand what you are going through.

Dealing with experiences that have left us with wounds can feel daunting. It’s okay to be overwhelmed by what you are going through. But you don’t have to do it alone – there are people in South Africa who understand and are here to support you.

For free and confidential support with trauma & PTSD, consider contacting a hotline in South Africa today.


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