Lifeline - Vaal Triangle (Bella Maria Shelter), Vereeniging
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.
Contact & Location
- Colleen Rogers/Tebogo Bele
- Eventide Retirement Village, Monument Road, Doncanville, Vereeniging
Opening Hours
Opening hours not available. Contact the organisation directly.
About
About Lifeline Vaal Triangle — Bella Maria Shelter
Lifeline Vaal Triangle operates the Bella Maria Shelter in Vereeniging, providing safe temporary accommodation and holistic support to women and children fleeing domestic violence and gender-based violence.
Services
- Emergency shelter — safe, secure accommodation for women and their children escaping abusive situations.
- Crisis counselling — immediate emotional support and safety planning for new arrivals.
- Ongoing therapeutic counselling — individual and group counselling to process trauma and develop coping strategies.
- Life skills programmes — empowerment workshops covering budgeting, job readiness, parenting, and self-esteem.
- Legal referral — assistance with protection orders, maintenance, and navigating the criminal justice system.
- Reintegration support — planning and support for residents transitioning out of the shelter into independent living.
- National Trauma and Crisis Line (0861 322 322) — 24/7 telephonic counselling.
- Stop Gender Violence Helpline (0800 150 150) — toll-free 24/7 GBV support line.
Who Can Access These Services
Women and their children fleeing domestic violence or GBV can contact Lifeline Vaal Triangle directly or be referred by police, social workers, or other NGOs. Shelter admission is free.
Location
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