Counselling Services Thank you to all of you who have written to me however, there has been an increasing demand for information on councelling in other areas of South Africa. i have therefore deceide to place this on my website for those who are in need of this. Remeber, YOU STRIKE A WOMAN YOU STRIKE A ROCK!!!!! COUNSELLING SERVICES - MPUMALANGA, EHLANZENI |
GREATER NELSPRUIT RAPE INTERVENTION PROJECT (GRIP) 46 Anderson Street Nelspruit PO Box 12197 Steiltes Nelspruit 1200 Tel: (013) 752-5993 Fax: (013) 752-5993 E-mail: info@grip.co.za Counselling Information * emergency crisis counselling for survivors of rape * face-to-face counselling, access to PEP anti-retroviral medication, (refer to Lifeline for follow-up counselling) * pre-court preparation for survivors and assistance in court when case is heard Fee: Free of charge Hours of service: Mon - Fri 8h00-17h00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
LIFE LINE 8 Hope Street Nelspruit PO Box 5106 Nelspruit 1200 Tel: (013) 755-2635 Fax: (013) 755-2635 E-mail: emotone@mweb.co.za Counselling Information * short-term and emergency crisis counselling dealing with all aspects of violence against women except maintenance * telephone counselling * couple counselling * face-to-face counselling (refer to professionals after 4 sessions) Fee: Free of charge Hours of service: Mon - Sun 8h00-16h00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
LOUIEVALLE WOMENS' SUPPORT CENTRE Old Ka-Ngwane Office PO Box 48 Lowscreek 1302 Tel: (013) 710-0105 Fax: (013) 710-0054 Counselling Information * short-term and emergency crisis counselling dealing with all aspects of violence against women * face-to-face counselling (by appointment) * group therapy * telephone counselling * paralegal advice * assistance in obtaining a protection order, maintenance and divorce * court preparation and accompaniment to court for witnesses/survivors of violence against women in court cases Fee: Free of charge Hours of service: 24 Hours ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
MASISIKUMENI WOMENS' CRISIS CENTRE Between Thonga Police Station and Thonga Bakery Thonga PO Box 860 Kwalugedlane 1341 Tel: (013) 780-3078 Emergency after hours: (013) 780-8014 Lay counsellors may be contacted at most clinics in the Nkomazi District. Ask sister in charge for the rape counsellors or Masisukumeni counsellors Counselling Information * short term counselling, emergency crisis counselling for abused women, rape survivors and maintenance issues (Refer elsewhere for long-term counseling) * face-to-face counselling * couple counselling * group therapy * paralegal advice * assistance with obtaining a Protection Order * assistance with maintenance * court preparation and accompaniment to court for witness/survivor in rape and assault cases Fee: Free of charge Hours of service: Mon - Fri 8h00-16h00, Clinics, 7h00-16h00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
NKOMAZI ADVICE CENTRE Zakhele Training Centre Schoemansdaal PO Box 1057 Shongwe Mission 1331 Tel: (013) 781-0483 Fax: (013) 781-0483 Counselling Information * emergency crisis counselling * face-to-face counseling * paralegal advice * assistance in obtaining a protection order and maintenance * court preparation and accompaniment to court for witnesses/survivors in rape/assault cases Fee: Free of charge Hours of service: Mon - Fri 9h00-16h00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
WOMEN AGAINST WOMEN ABUSE (WAWA) - ELKHOTENI PO Box 1461 Elkhoteni 1192 Tel: 073 183 6835 Counselling Information * emergency crisis counselling * face-to-face counselling * paralegal advice * assistance in obtaining a protection order and maintenance * court preparation and accompaniment to court for witnesses/survivors in rape/assault cases Fee: Free of charge Hours of Service: 24 hours COUNSELLING SERVICES - KWAZULU-NATAL, ETHEKWINI |
DURBAN ADVICE DESK FOR ABUSED WOMEN (ADAW) Room 124, K Block University of Durban Westville Durban PO Box 65227 Reservoir Hills Durban 4000 Tel: (031) 262-5231 Fax: (031) 262-5223 Hotline: (031) 262-9673/ 9679 Email: advicedeskfortheabused@ject.co.za Counselling Information * short-term and emergency crisis counselling for abused women * telephonic counselling * face-to-face counselling * group therapy * shelter * referral to Legal Aid or an attorney * assistance with obtaining a protection order Fee: Free of charge Hours of service: Mon - Fri 8h00 - 16h00, Sat 8h00-13h00, 24 hour telephonic hotline ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
CARELINE CARE CENTRE No. 2 Fisher Road Hillcrest PO Box 371 Hillcrest 3650 Tel: (031) 765-1587 Fax: (031) 765-1314 Branches in: Chatsworth, Reservoir Hills, and Point Road Counselling Information * long-term and emergency crisis counselling on all aspects of violence against women * telephone counselling * face-to-face counselling * couple counselling * assistance in obtaining a divorce * assistance in obtaining a Protection Order * assistance with maintenance * accompany person to court for maintenance matters * accompany witness/survivor to court in assault and rape cases Fee: Free of charge Hours of service: Mon - Sun 24 hours ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
CHATSWORTH COMMUNITY CARE CENTRE 17 Trisula Ave Arena Park Chatsworth PO Box 56411 Chatsworth 4030 Tel: (031) 406-1242/3 Fax: (031) 406-1242 Counselling Services * emergency, short-term and long-term counselling for abused women * face-to-face counselling * couples counselling * family counselling * trauma debriefing * paralegal advice * assistance with maintenance * assistance with obtaining protection orders * accompaniment to court in cases of rape and assault Fee: Free of charge Hours of service: Mon - Fri 8h00-16h00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
FAMILY AND MARRIAGE SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA (FAMSA) Suite 525 320 West Street Durban PO Box 1982 Durban 4000 Tel: (031) 202-8987/31 Fax: (031) 202-8927 Counselling Information * short-term and emergency crisis counselling on all aspects of violence against women * telephone counselling * face-to-face counselling * couple counselling group therapy * paralegal advice * assistance in obtaining a divorce * assistance in obtaining a protection order * assistance with maintenance Fee: Sliding scale from R0 - R130 depending on income Hours of service: Mon - Fri 8h15-16h15 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
LIFE LINE DURBAN 38 Adrian Road Stamford Hill Durban 4001 Tel: (031) 303-1344 Fax: (031) 303-1419 Crisis line: (031) 312-2323 E-mail: llnatal@hit.co.za Counselling Information * short-term and emergency crisis counselling for abused women and rape survivors * telephone counselling * face-to-face counselling * couple counselling * group therapy Fee: Free of charge Hours of service: Mon - Sun 24 hours ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND REINTEGRATION OF OFFENDERS (NICRO) 2nd Floor United Building 58 Field Street Durban 4001 Tel: (031) 304-2761/2/3 Fax: (031) 304-0826 E-mail: nicrokzn@wn.apc.org Counselling Information * long-term, short-term, and emergency crisis counselling for abused women, rape survivors, and male perpetrators/offenders * telephonic counselling * couple counselling * face-to-face counselling * accompaniment to court/court preparation * assistance in obtaining a protection order * accompany witness/survivor to court Fee: Free of charge Hours of service: Mon - Fri 9h00-15h00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
MAHATMA GHANDI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (MGMH) CRISIS CENTRE 100 Phoenix Highway Phoenix Private Bag X13 Mount Edgecombe 4300 Tel: (031) 502-1719/2338 Fax: (031) 502-1869 E-mail: nacoorn@keh.gov.za Counselling Information * long-term, short-term and emergency crisis counselling female survivors, and both male and female perpetrators/offenders * telephone counselling * couple counselling * face-to-face counselling * group therapy * court preparation Fee: Free of charge Hours of service: Mon - Fri 7h30 - 16h00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
RESERVOIR HILLS CRISIS CENTRE 171 Dunkeld Road Reservoir Hills Durban PO Box 65321 Reservoir Hills 4091 Tel: (031) 262-0157 Fax: (031) 262-9892 Counselling Information * emergency counselling for victims of violence against women * face-to-face counselling * legal advice * assistance in obtaining protection orders Fee: Free of charge Hours of service: Mon - Sun 24 hours ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
NEWLANDS EAST POLICE STATION CRISIS CENTRE Newlands City 76050 Marbleray Newlands East Tel: (031) 577-7076 Counselling Information * crisis counselling Service times: Police hours ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
UMBILO CARE CENTRE SAPS Umbilo Care Centre 36 Deordar Ave Umbilo Durban 4001 Tel: (031) 205-3383 Fax: (031) 203-2449 Counselling Information * emergency counselling for victims of all aspects of violence against women, trauma * face-to-face counselling * support service to the SAPS whilst the victim is at the police station * assistance with getting a protection order * accompaniment to court in cases of rape or assault. Fee: Free of charge Hours of service: Mon - Fri 8h00 - 16h00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
WINGS OF LOVE CENTRE 2 Petirigo Grove Austerville Durban PO Box 14201 Austerville 4005 Tel: (031) 468-6829 Fax: (031) 461-4621 Counselling Information * long-term, short-term, and emergency crisis counselling to abused women, rape survivors, and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse * telephone counselling * couple counselling * face-to-face counselling * group therapy Fee: Free of charge Hours of service: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9h00-15h00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
CLERMONT CLERMONT WOMEN'S PROJECT 1106 Corner Zazi and Clermont Streets Glenaville 3602 Tel: (031) 707-2221 Fax: (031) 707-2221 Counselling Information * short-term and emergency crisis counselling for abused women and rape survivors * face-to-face counselling * group counselling once per month Fee: Free of charge Hours of service: Tuesdays 8h00-16h00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
ISIPINGO ISIPINGO SUPPORT CENTRE 17 Marygold Avenue Isipingo Hill Isipingo 4110 Tel: (031) 902-2158 Fax: (031) 260-1512 attn: Ravi Naidoo Counselling Information * short-term and emergency crisis counselling for abused women and rape survivors * telephone counselling * face-to-face counselling Fee: Free of charge Hours of service: Mon - Sun 24 hours ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
PINE TOWN OPEN DOOR CRISIS CENTRE 7 Windsor Road Pine Town PO Box 1605 Pine Town 3610 Tel: (031) 709-2679 Fax: (031) 709-2468 Emergency: (031) 709-6688 Counselling Information * long-term, short-term, and emergency crisis counselling for abused women, rape survivors, and male perpetrators/offenders * couple counselling * face-to-face counselling * group therapy * paralegal advice * court preparation for witness/survivor in rape and assault cases * assistance in obtaining a protection order * accompany witness/survivor to court in rape and assault cases Fee: Free of charge Hours of Service: Mon - Fri 8h00-16h30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
CHILDLINE Childline operates a 24 hour toll-free Helpline. It also acts as a referral centre and provides telephonic counselling and clinical services to children and their families. Children are offered short-term intervention therapy as part of the healing process. Durban 123 Percy Road Osborne, Morning Side Durban PO Box 37875 Overport 4067 Tel: (031) 312-0904 Fax: (031) 312-6008 Toll Free: 080 005 5555 Email: childin@global.co.za |