LifeLine Vaal Triangle offers confidential, free counselling and trauma debriefing services, available 24/7 via telephone and face-to-face during office hours. We provide support in multiple languages at wellness centres in Sharpeville, Sebokeng, Palm Springs, and Sicelo, and can arrange after-hours counselling by appointment.
Free 24/7 telephone counselling
Face-to-face sessions during office hours
Services in a language of choice
Drop-in centres open Monday to Thursday (08:00-16:00) and Friday (08:00-13:00)
After-hours counselling by appointment
Play “counselling” available
Shelter for Abused Women
Our shelter provides a safe space for abused women and children, offering 24/7 care, psycho-social support, and access to medical and legal services. We assist with obtaining ID documents, education, and skills development, helping women rebuild their lives.
Safe shelter for up to 11 women and children
24/7 care with a housemother and social worker
Access to medical, legal, and educational support
Skills development and social reintegration services
Thuthuzela Care Centres
LifeLine Vaal provides psycho-social services at Thuthuzela Care Centres, supporting victims of sexual assault with medical exams, HIV testing, PEP medication, and counselling. Our staff offer ongoing emotional support throughout the recovery process.
On-site medical exams, HIV testing, and PEP medication
24/7 support at the Kopanong Thuthuzela Care Centre
Emotional support and counselling for victims and families
HIV/AIDS Services
We provide free, confidential HIV counselling and testing at all LifeLine Vaal centres using an accurate finger-prick method. We also offer Wellness Days and support groups to raise awareness and provide ongoing support for individuals living with HIV.
Free HIV testing with finger-prick method
Support groups for individuals living with HIV
Wellness Days for corporate and organisational support
Training and Skills Development
LifeLine Vaal offers a variety of training programmes, including the highly regarded Personal Growth Course. We also train lay counsellors and offer skills development courses for corporates, helping individuals and organisations improve emotional wellness and interpersonal skills.
Personal Growth Course and Counselling Skills Training
Corporate training in emotional wellness and interpersonal skills
Skill development for lay counsellors and community members
School Programs
Our school programmes, such as the Young Warriors Peer Educator and Becoming Big Stuff, focus on educating students about sexuality, GBV prevention, and life skills. These programmes empower young people with knowledge and skills to navigate their challenges.
Peer education programme for Sedibeng schools
Sexuality and GBV prevention for Grade 7 learners
Interactive presentations and life skills training
Personal Growth Course
Our Personal Growth Course helps individuals develop emotional wellness through 8 weekly 3-hour sessions. The programme covers interpersonal skills, assertiveness, and managing emotions like stress and conflict, empowering participants to build healthy relationships
8-week programme with weekly 3-hour sessions
Focus on emotional wellness, assertiveness, and managing conflict
