General enquiries
Email: info@gfsa.org.za
Media liaison and interview requests
Sara Chitambo: Cell: 071 876 1135, Email: sara@gfsa.org.za
Postal address
P.O. Box 3048, Killarney, 2193, Johannesburg, South Africa
Fax
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Non profit organisation number
014-085 NPO
Where can you find help
There are a number of organisations across South Africa that can help you deal with trauma. If you need help finding the right one for you, please contact GFSA.There are a number of organisations across South Africa that can help you deal with trauma.
LifeLine South Africa Counselling Line (National)
LifeLine offers free, anonymous counselling over the phone 24/7, throughout the year.
Toll-free number: 0861 322 322
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) (National)
SADAG offers a range of counselling services as well as an informative website with a section dealing specifically with trauma and post traumatic stress disorder. Visit www.sadag.org for more information.
Suicide Crisis Line: 8am–8pm, toll-free number: 0800 567 567, SMS: 31393
SADAG Mental Health Line, 8am–8pm, tel: 011 262 6396
The Trauma Centre for Survivors of Violence and Torture (Cape Town)
Offers counselling services for those affected by domestic violence, sexual offences and crime.
Tel: 021 465 7373
The Trauma Clinic (Johannesburg)
Offers a free counselling and debriefing service to individuals and families who have been exposed to violence in all of South Africa’s official languages.
Tel: 011 403 5102
Stop Gender Violence Helpline (National)
An anonymous and confidential toll-free helpline for survivors, witnesses and perpetrators of gender-based violence in South Africa.
Toll-free number: 0800 150 150
People Opposed to Woman Abuse (POWA) (Johannesburg)
POWA offers shelter and counselling services to women who have been raped and/or are in abusive relationships.
Tel: 011 642 4345
Family and Marriage Association of SA (FAMSA) (National)
FAMSA supports families through stressful situations.
Tel: 011 975 7106/7Alcoholics Anonymous SA (National)
A support group for recovering alcoholics.
Johannesburg: 011 436 0116
Cape Town: 021 592 5047
Durban: 031 301 4959
Narcotics Anonymous SA (Cape Town and Johannesburg)
A support group for recovering drug addicts.
Cape Town: 0881 30 03 27
Johannesburg: 011 485 5248
South African Police Service (SAPS)
The South African Police Service is the national police force of the Republic of South Africa.
Head Office: +27 (0) 12 393 1000
For emergencies or to report a crime contact your nearest Police Station or call: 10111
If you know of any criminal activities or want to report a crime anonymously, you can contact Crime Stop: 08600 10111
