Mental health is crucial for both college students and employees, as it directly impacts their well-being and productivity. Prioritizing mental health not only enhances personal happiness and academic success but also fosters a positive work environment and boosts overall job performance.
The Wellbeing Department urges all employees and students to consider their mental health. This page empowers those in need with the tools and channels to get help.
Helpline Directory
| Akeso psychiatric response unit |
+27 (0) 86 143 5787
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| Alcoholics Anonymous |
+27 (0) 86 143 5722
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| ChildLine |
+27 (0) 80 005 5555
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| Elderly Helpline |
+27 (0) 80 000 3081
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| Family and marriage society of South Africa |
+27 (0) 11 975 7107
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| GBVF-related service complaints (SAPS) |
+27 (0) 80 033 3177
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| Gender Based Violence command centre |
+27 (0) 80 042 8428 or *120*7867#
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| Human Trafficking |
+27 (0) 800 073 7283 / +27 (0) 82 455 3664
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| Ithemba Drug Toll-Free number |
+27 (0) 80 022 3217
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| Legal Aid advice line (toll free) |
+27 (0) 80 011 0100
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| Lifeline crisis line |
+27 (0 86 132 2322 / +27 (0) 11 728 1347
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| Narcotics anonymous SA |
+27 (0) 83 900 6962
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| National AIDS helpline |
+27 (0) 80 001 2322
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| National Human Trafficking Helpline |
+27 (0) 80 022 2777
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| Persons with disabilities |
SMS HELP to 31531
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| Rape Crisis Cape Town |
+27 (0) 21 447 9762
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| SA Depression and Anxiety Group suicide line |
+27 (0) 80 056 7567 / +27 (0) 11 234 4837
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| SAPS crime stop |
+27 (0) 86 001 0111
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| SASSA call centre |
+27 (0) 80 060 1011 / +27 (0) 80 070 1701
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| Stop gender violence centre |
+27 (0) 86 132 2322 / +27 (0) 80 015 0150
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| Stop Stockouts campaign |
+27 (0) 84 855 7867 / +27 (0) 11 728 7365
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| Substance abuse helpline |
+27 (0) 80 012 1314
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