Stand up against gender based violence

This video is a reminder of our mission of being an evangelising community, serving God, humanity and all creations . During these tough times in our country, mission work is what we need to help society, and remembering our virtues as Christians.

WE CALL ON EVERYONE TO REPORT ABUSE: PHYSICAL, SEXUAL, VERBAL/EMOTIONAL,  MENTAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL, NEGLECT AND FINANCIAL ABUSE.

If you or someone you know needs support or assistance, PLEASE contact these organisations who can provide assistance:

Stop Gender Violence

• The Line provides anonymous, confidential and telephonic counselling and referrals in all 11 official languages.
• Services: Telephonic counselling in all official languages
• 0800 150 150
• *120*7867#

Gender Based Violence Command Centre

• The Command Centre exists to assist survivors of gender-based violence by providing the assistance of qualified social workersin order to minimise further exposure to GBV.
• Services: Telephonic counselling, Emergency help, Expediting assistance to victims
• 0800 428 428
• *120*7867#
• SMS “help” to 31531

Human Trafficking Hotline

• Provides victims of trafficking and sexual assault with immediate assistance. Cases are treated with anonmity and confidentiality.
• Services: Counselling in all official languages, Safety planning, Access to legal and emergency services
• 0800 222 777

Childline

• This toll-free telephonic counselling line deals with crisis faced by both children and adults. These include sexual assault, child pornography, abuse, harrasment and various other matters.
• Services: Telephonic counselling, Online counselling, Online Counselling for the hearing impaired
• 0800 055 555

Lifeline Counselling

• Lifeline provides counselling for HIV/AIDS, depression, rape, suicide and relational matters. The helpline extends to provide assistance to survivors of crime.
• Services: Counselling,
• Helpline: 0861 322 322
• Crisis line: 011 728 1347

Tears Helpline

• The foundation provides free and confidential support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and child sexual abuse.
• Services: Crisis intervention, Counselling, Prevention awareness programmes
• *134*7355#

Suicide Crisis Helpline

• Provides toll-free telephonic assistance to people experiencing suicidal thoughts and depression. The helpline also provides support to those seeking to assist loved ones with depression.
• Services: Telephonic counselling
• 0800 12 13 14
• SMS “HOME” to 32312

South African Depression and Anxiety Group

• Established twenty years ago, SADAG is an NGO comprising of medical professionals specialising in mental health.
• Services: Telephonic counselling, Access to support groups and facilities
• 0800 567 567 
• *134*7355#

Emergency services:

• Netcare 911: 082911
• Cellphone: 112
• SAPS: 10111
• SAPS Stop Crime: 086 000 10111
• Fire department: 10178

Ambulance services:

• Government: 10177
• ER 24: 084-124
• Netcare 911: 082911