DON'T SUFFER ALONE: If you find that you have problems such as:

•   Depression or anxiety,

•   Problems with addiction,

•   Psychological problems of any kind, 

• Problems living with HIV/Aids, or 

• Family problems,

There are places to turn to in Johannesburg, even if you don't have any money. Here is a list of places you can phone or visit if you need help with any of these serious issues.

FOR HELP WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY:

SADAG - South African Depression and Anxiety Group

This organisation offers free counseling services for people struggling with depression.

Suicide Helpline: 0800 567 567

Mental Health Line: 011 262 6396

Police Help Line: 0800 205 026

Helpline: 011 262-6396 (working hours only)

Website: http://www.sadag.co.za/

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FOR HELP WITH DRUG ADDICTION PROBLEMS:

Narcotics Anonymous

Web: www.na.org.za

Address: Narcotics Anonymous Gauteng Area, PO Box 46404, Orange Grove, Johannesburg, 2119

Helpline: 083 900 6962

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Drugwise

Postal Address: P O Box 95123, Grant Park, 2051

Tel: 011 728 6668 

Elim Clinic

Web: www.elimclin.co.za

Postal Address: P O Box 88, Kempton Park, 1620

Tel: 011 975 2951

FOR HELP WITH PROBLEMS WITH ALCOHOL: 

Alcoholics Anonymous

Web: www.aanonymous.org.za

Helpline: 0861 435 722

Tel: 011 452-9907/011 683-9101

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Alcoholism Information and Virtual Support

Web: www.alcohol.co.za

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FOR HELP WITH PROBLEMS WITH GAMBLING:

National Responsible Gambling Programme

Help line for Gambling Addiction: 0800 006 008

FOR TRAUMA COUSELING:

LifeLine Johannesburg Counseling Service

Web: www.lifelinejhb.org.za

Helpline (Toll free): 0861 322 322

Tel: 011 728 1347

FOR COUNSELING FOR CHILD ABUSE:

Childline

Web: www.childline.org.za

Toll free counseling line: 08000 55555

Tel: 011 645 2000

Fax: 011 645 2020

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FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING:

Central Gauteng Mental Health Society

Address:  Gordonia, 42 Berea Road, cnr Fuller Rd, Bertrams

Web: http://www.centralgautengmentalhealthsociety.wetpaint.com/
   
Tel: 011 614 9890

Fax: 011 614 5503

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The S A Depression and Anxiety Group

Tel: 011 783 1474

Suicide Helpline (Toll free): 0800 567 567

SMS Crises line: 31393 (SMS your problem to them and they will reply immediately)

Mental Health Line: 011 262 6396 

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LifeLine Johannesburg Counseling Service

Web: www.lifelinejhb.org.za

Helpline: 0861 322 322 (Toll Free)

FOR HELP WITH HIV/AIDS IN YEOVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREAS:

HIV/Aids Helpline:

The LifeLine Aids Helpline : 0800 012 322 (Toll free)

Yeoville Recreation Centre

Address: Cnr 11th and Raleigh Street, Yeoville

Tel: 011 648 9176/7

Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am - 4pm

Hillbrow Clinic

Address: 710 Essellen Street, Hillbrow

Tel: 011 725 6710/11/12

Care Headquarters

Address:  26 Grant Avenue, Norwood, Johannesburg, 2192

Tel: 011 728 0218

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Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am - 4pm

Johannesburg Hospital Virology Clinic

Address: Johannesburg General Hospital Virology Clinic

Green Block Level 5, Area 457

Tel: 011 488 3911

Hours: Tuesday 8.30am - 1pm

Johannesburg Hospital Drop-In Centre

Address: Drop In Centre, Yellow Block Level 6, Room 264

Tel: 011 488 3911

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4pm

Helen Joseph Hospital I.C.2 Clinic

Address: 26 Grant Avenue, I.C. 2 Clinic, Ground Floor (Opp. Poly Clinic), Norwood

Tel: 011 489 0340/1

FOR PROBLEMS WITH FAMILY AND MARRIAGES:

FAMSA - The Family and Marriage Association of South Africa

For those experiencing marital problems or problems relating to Violence and Trauma; HIV/AIDS; Abusive Relationships and Poverty, FAMSA is a NGO (Non Government Organisation) that offers various services such as counseling and training.

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Tel: 011 975 7107

Cell: 082 231 0381

Address: 15 Pascoe Avenue, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1620

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