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Lifeline - Pretoria (Rape Crisis Line)

Lifeline offers free, confidential short-term and crisis counselling to individuals affected by trauma, abuse, domestic violence and emotional distress. Trained counsellors provide telephonic, face-to-face and couples counselling, with specialist support for rape survivors and victims of gender-based violence. The national crisis line (0861 322 322) is available 24 hours a day.

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Contact & Location

71 Watermeyer St, Val-De-Grace, Pretoria, 0184

Opening Hours

Opening hours not available. Contact the organisation directly.

About

About Lifeline Pretoria — Rape Crisis Line

Lifeline Pretoria operates a dedicated Rape Crisis Line providing immediate, confidential telephonic counselling to survivors of sexual violence in the Pretoria and Tshwane metropolitan area.

Services

  • 24-hour rape crisis telephonic counselling — trained counsellors provide immediate emotional support, safety planning, and guidance on medical and legal steps following a sexual assault.
  • Stop Gender Violence Helpline (0800 150 150) — toll-free, 24/7 support for all forms of gender-based violence.
  • Face-to-face counselling — short-term crisis counselling and trauma debriefing for rape and sexual assault survivors.
  • Referral and accompaniment — referral to hospitals for medical examination (rape kit), to SAPS for case reporting, and to the Department of Social Development for ongoing support.
  • Court support — preparation and accompaniment for survivors going through the criminal justice process.

Who Can Access These Services

Any survivor of sexual violence — or a concerned family member, friend, or professional — can call the Lifeline Pretoria Rape Crisis Line at any time. Services are free and confidential.