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These contacts are free to reach and are never part of any Funeora membership. If you are in immediate danger, contact emergency services first.
Emergency services (South Africa)
10111 (police) · 112 from a mobile phone
If you or someone else is in immediate physical danger.
SADAG — South African Depression and Anxiety Group
0800 567 567 · SMS 31393
A free national counselling line, open every day.
Lifeline South Africa
0861 322 322
A free national crisis line for anyone who needs to talk.
Childline South Africa
116
Free, for children and young people, and for adults worried about a child.
What Funeora is, plainly
Funeora is a space for connection, reflection and human support. It is not a medical service, it does not diagnose or treat any condition, and it is not a replacement for professional care or emergency services. Nobody here will tell you what is wrong with you.
If something you write suggests you may be at risk, a trained member of our safety team may review it so a person can check on you. We do not contact authorities automatically. Our approach is set out in the safeguarding notice.
Outside South Africa, please use your local emergency number and your national crisis line. We will add verified international listings as they are confirmed.