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 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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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

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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 

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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

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NEWLANDS EAST POLICE STATION CRISIS CENTRE

Newlands City
76050 Marbleray
Newlands East 
Tel: (031) 577-7076 

Counselling Information

* crisis counselling
Service times: Police hours 

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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

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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  

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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  

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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  

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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

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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