IF YOU NEED HELP...

Here's who to call

• POWA (People Opposing Women Abuse) is an organisation that offers counselling, advice, shelter and support to women who have been abused. Contact Powa on 011-424-345/6 or write to them at PO Box 93416, Yeoville 2143. Katlehong: 011-860-2858, Vosloorus: 011-906-4259, Sebokeng: 011-988-1421/ 1154, Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital: 0119332333.
   
• The National Aids Toll-Free Helpline for information on HIV and Aids phone 0800-012-322.
   
• LifeLine  telephone counselling for problems or trauma you might be experiencing. Contact the Johannesburg toll-free line on 086-1 32-2322.
   
• Childline: 080-005-5555.
   
• Sanca for information on alcohol and drug addition on their 24-hour helpline on 083-900-6962.