If you need help now
Bare Curiosity is a place to learn, not a crisis service — if something is happening right now, please reach the people who can actually help.
In immediate danger
South Africa's emergency numbers. Free to call from any phone.
Someone to talk to
Free, confidential South African helplines for specific situations. The current numbers are being confirmed before launch.
- Gender-based violence [Helpline to be confirmed]
- Sexual assault / rape crisis [Helpline to be confirmed]
- Mental health & suicide support [Helpline to be confirmed]
Leaving this page safely
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