1. Reach out safely
Use a phone or email account that is safe for you. Share only what you feel ready to share.
GET HELP
You can begin with one step.
If you are frightened, unsure or overwhelmed, you do not need to explain everything at once. Choose the safest way for you to reach out.
If you are in immediate danger
Call the South African Police Service on 10111. For 24-hour gender-based violence support and referral, call the national GBV Command Centre on 0800 428 428.
Sources: SAPS and the South African Government.
CONTACT QESHETH
Tell us what you need, in your own words.
You can phone 069 646 8342 or email info@qesheth.org. You can simply say, “I need support and would like to know what options are available.”
WHAT TO EXPECT
A clear, respectful conversation.
2. Ask what is available
Qesheth can discuss its current capacity and possible next steps or referrals. A response time or service cannot be guaranteed.
3. Choose your next step
You can ask questions before deciding what to do. In urgent danger, contact emergency services directly.
PLEASE KNOW
Our current limits matter.
Qesheth’s future residential safe haven is not operating now. Website contact is not an emergency response, and immediate accommodation, rescue or counselling appointments cannot be promised.
If another person may check your device, consider using a safer device, clearing this page from your history when safe, or making a call from a trusted place. Do not send details that could put you at risk.
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