Helplines in South Africa.

Struggling with family issues like fighting or jealousy? Contact a hotline in South Africa for confidential help

Family problems can be difficult to cope with. Personality clashes and communication breakdowns hurt the most when they happen at home. Whether you’re struggling with family-based abuse, trauma, tension, addiction or even parents who demand perfection, you are not alone. Take the first step and contact one of 4 helplines in South Africa if you're experiencing the following:

• A parent, guardian, brother, sister or spouse who beats, bullies or tries to control you.
• Money problems, unemployment, poverty and the many impacts these can have on your family.
• Family members who ask too much of you or depend on you for support.
• A family member who puts pressure on you and tries to control you.
• A sibling, parent or guardian who is absent physically or emotionally.
• Struggles with generational, cultural or religious differences within the family.
• Stress in the family, caused by issues with housing, money or unemployment.
• A verbally, emotionally, psychologically, sexually or physically abusive family member.

Family problems can be complicated. When different personalities are forced to live together under one roof, there's bound to be conflict. For some families, the conflict is severe and it can leave you feeling trapped, like you're living in a prison rather than a loving home.

Family problems can have a negative impact on all aspects of your life. Your problems may feel all-consuming and it may feel like you lack the energy to keep up with life's demands. A helpline counselor in South Africa can talk you through your feelings and help you find ways to cope.