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Helplines in South Africa for depression.

Everyone

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

Counselors, Volunteers

0800 567 567

sadag.org

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...

Counselors

0861-322-322

lifelinesa.co.za

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...

Counselors

0861 435 787

akeso.co.za

Childline South Africa

ParentsYouthChildren

Childline provides 24/7, free and confidential support over phone and online chat. We exist to help children under the age of...

Counselors

116

childlinesa.org.za

LifeLine Johannesburg

Everyone

LifeLine Johannesburg provides counselling and connects with people, giving them the tools they need to better handle stress...

Counselors, Volunteers

0861 322 322

lifelinejhb.org.za

Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Line 24hr helpline

EveryoneAll topics

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

Counselors, Peers, Volunteers

0800 12 13 14

32312

sadag.org

Tears Foundation Hope Line

AdultsEveryoneLGBTQ+MenWomenYouth

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

Counselors, Peers, Volunteers

08000 83277

0609391857

tears.co.za

Stop Gender Violence Helpline

Everyone

Stop Gender Violence Helpline offers 24/7, free and confidential support and information over phone. We support everyone in...

Counselors, Volunteers

0800 150 150

lifelinesa.co.za

Triangle Project

LGBTQ+

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

Counselors

(021) 712-6699

triangle.org.za

Contact a free depression hotline in South Africa for confidential support

Depression is one of the most common mental health problems, affecting about 13% of people worldwide. Depression can affect people differently, but common feelings associated with depression include sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, and guilt.

If you're in South Africa and experiencing these symptoms, there are 9 helplines ready to help:

You have lost energy and feel tired all the time
Sometimes, you feel dead inside
You might be unable to sit still
Your weight has changed alongside your emotions
You could feel slower in your movement, speech, and reactions than usual
Things that used to bring you joy mean nothing to you now
You cannot concentrate and have difficulties memorizing things
You find it difficult to socialize

Even though depression symptoms may feel overwhelming, they are not uncommon. It is normal to find yourself depressed at some point. With the right help, you can deal with feelings of sadness and hopelessness.

Talking about how you feel when you're depressed is hard. You may not want to burden other people with your problems. But it's important to recognize that this is your depression talking. There are helpline counselors and volunteers in South Africa that want to listen and offer you the loving support you need.

For free and confidential support with depression, sadness and feeling hopeless, consider contacting a hotline in South Africa today.

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Helplines in South Africa for depression.

Contact a free depression hotline in South Africa for confidential support

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