What should I do if I need help or know someone who does?

If you or someone you know has the warning signs for suicide, get help right away, especially if there is a change in behavior. If it is an emergency, dial 123 . Otherwise there are five steps that you can take:

• Ask the person if they’re thinking about killing themselves
• Keep them safe. Find out whether they have a plan for suicide and keep them away from things that they can use to kill themselves.
• Be there with them. Listen carefully and find out what they are thinking and feeling.
• Help them connect to resources that can help them, such as

• Dr Reddy’s Help Line
  0800 21 22 23
• Cipla 24hr Mental Health Helpline
  0800 456 789
• Pharmadynamics Police &Trauma Line
  0800 20 50 26
• Adcock Ingram Depression and Anxiety Helpline
  0800 70 80 90
• ADHD Helpline
  0800 55 44 33
• Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Line 24hr helpline
  0800 12 13 14
  SMS 32312
• Suicide Crisis Line
  0800 567 567
• SADAG Mental Health Line
  011 234 4837
• Akeso Psychiatric Response Unit 24 Hour
  0861 435 787
• Cipla Whatsapp Chat Line
  076 882 2775

• Stay connected. Staying in touch after a crisis can make a difference.