Emergency numbers for parents

When something traumatic happens, every second counts. Here's a list of emergency phone numbers every parent should know – plus a few other useful contacts for when you need a helping hand. For the printable version you can put in plain sight, click here.

National Emergency Number (from any cellphone, even if you are out of airtime or the phone is locked)
dial 112

Police Emergency Number
10111

Ambulance and Fire Brigade
10177

Netcare 911 Medical Rescue Service
082 911

Crime stop
0860 010 111

Childline
0800 055 555

Safe Schools
0800 454 647

Poison Centres
Toll-free number: 0861 555 777

Breastfeeding Support and Info: La Leche League
031 309 1801, or check their website - https://www.lllsa.org/

Post Natal Depression Support Association
082 882 0072

Lifeline National Crisis Line
011 728 1347

Stop Gender Violence Helpline
0800 150 150

Rape Crisis
021 447 9762 (24 hrs)

AIDS Helpline
0800012 322

Alcoholics Anonymous
0861 435 722

Mountain Rescue
Western Cape: 021 948 9900
Gauteng: 074 125 1385

Sea Rescue NSRI
From cellphone: 112
Cape Town: 021 449 3500
Durban: 082 990 5948

Automobile Association
0800 111 995