support
if you need help now
the aware system is a record you keep for yourself. it is not a crisis service. we do not monitor or review what you write. if you want to speak to someone now, the services below are independent of us and available today.
if you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency number first.
- worldwide find a helpline free, confidential helplines in over 175 countries. phone, text or online chat. choose your country and it shows what is open now. findahelpline.com
- worldwide befrienders worldwide a global network of centres offering confidential listening support, from people trained to listen rather than advise. befrienders.org
- south africa suicide crisis helpline, sadag toll free, 24 hours, every day of the year. 0800 567 567 sadag.org
these services are independent. they are not operated by, affiliated with, or endorsed by aware movement (pty) ltd, and we receive nothing for listing them. details can change, so if a number does not connect, use find a helpline.
the aware system is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat or replace professional care.