Useful Tools

• ADHD Self-Assessment (ASRS v1.1)
• Alcohol or Drug Dependence Self-Assessment
• Alcohol Unit Calculator
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Self-Assessment (AQ)
• Diaphragmatic Breathing for Panic Attacks
• Generalized Anxiety Screen (GAD-7)
• Migraine Disability Assessment Test (MIDAS)
• Panic Attack Specifier

Emergency Mental Health Resources

In the case of a friend or family member with a suspected overdose or psychiatric emergency – contact an Ambulance Service such as Netcare 911 Eastern Cape at 082911 in order to take the patent to the nearest hospital casualty unit

Adcock Ingram Depression & Anxiety Helpline – 0800 70 80 90

Alcoholics Anonymous SA – 0861 435 722

Cipla Mental Health Helpline – 0800 456 789

Cipla Whatsapp Chat Line – 076 882 2775

Childline South Africa – 0800 055 555

Dr Reddy’s Help Helpline – 0800 21 22 23

Destiny Helpline for Youth & Students – 0800 41 42 43

Gender-Based Violence Line – 0800 012 322

LGTBIA+ Support SA – 0860 033 3331

Lifeline South Africa – 0861 322 322

Rape Crisis Centre (Port Elizabeth) – (041) 484 3804 (Office Hours ONLY – For After Hours, visit your nearest casualty)

Rape Helpline (SADAG) – 0800 567 567

South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) Suicide Prevention Helpline – 0800 12 13 14

Suicide Emergency Crisis Lines – 0800 567 567 or SMS 31393

Tygerberg Poison Control Centre – 0861 555 777

Other Emergency Contact Details:

• https://www.therapyroute.com/article/suicide-hotlines-and-crisis-lines-in-south-africa

Support Services

Addictions

• Alcohol Addiction: https://aasouthafrica.org.za
• Narcotics Addiction: https://na.org.za
• Gambling Addiction: https://responsiblegambling.org.za
• Sex Addiction: https://www.saa-recovery.org.za/

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Support Group of Southern Africa

• http://www.adhasa.co.za/

Alzheimers & Dementia South Africa

• http://www.dementia.org.za/
• https://alzheimers.org.za/

Autism South Africa

• http://aut2know.co.za/
• https://www.autismresources.co.za/

Eating Disorders Support (Incl. Anorexia, Binge Eating & Bulimia)

• http://www.overeatersanonymous.org.za

Gender-based Violence Support for Women

• https://mosaic.org.za

Men’s Health

• https://engagemenshealth.org.za/

Rape Crisis

• https://rapecrisis.org.za

South African Depression & Anxiety Group

• http://www.sadag.org/

South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence

• https://www.sancanational.info/

The Mental Health Information Centre of Southern Africa

• https://mentalhealthsa.org.za/

Trans & Gender Information

• https://www.genderdynamix.org.za/
• https://twitter.com/witsrhi_transhc?lang=en

Other Useful Links

Medication Cost Registry

• https://medicineprices.org.za/

The Mental Health Care Act of South Africa 2002

• https://www.gov.za/documents/mental-health-care-act