Police emergency
999 ↗For urgent police assistance.
BE Still · Eswatini & South Africa
A moment to pause.
A place to begin again.
A safe space to find your way back to yourself. Explore support information at your own pace, with no account needed to read.
You choose what to read, what to share, and what comes next.
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Our purpose
You deserve care.
At your own pace.
BE Still is being developed to help people affected by abuse find support information and space for reflection, with a focus on Eswatini and South Africa.
You do not need to tell your story here to explore your options. Start with the information that feels useful to you today.
BE Still provides information. It is not an emergency response service, counselling service or substitute for professional care.
Find support
You do not have to work
everything out alone.
If you need urgent help, contact the appropriate service below when it is safe to do so. Choose the country where you need help. Unsure whether what you are experiencing is abuse? Short and toll-free numbers are intended for use within the country listed.
Something incorrect or out of date? Report outdated directory information. Please include the country and service name, without sharing anyone's personal story or sensitive details. This inbox is for directory feedback, not urgent assistance.
Eswatini support contacts
Ambulance
977 ↗For a medical emergency.
Fire & rescue
933 ↗For fire and rescue emergencies.
Women & child protection
951 ↗For protection-related assistance.
Child helpline
116 ↗For child-related support.
Official service directory
See the government's published list of emergency contacts.
Open the directory →Numbers checked against the Government In Your Hand directory on 31 October 2026. Police, ambulance and fire numbers are also listed by GOV.UK. Published listings do not confirm current availability; BE Still has not called these lines. Calls may appear in your phone's call history.
South Africa support contacts
Mobile emergency
112 ↗Emergency assistance from a mobile phone in South Africa.
Police emergency
10111 ↗For urgent police assistance.
Ambulance
10177 ↗For a medical emergency.
Gender-Based Violence Command Centre
0800 428 428 ↗Support and referrals for people affected by gender-based violence.
Childline South Africa
116 ↗Support for children and adults concerned about children.
Official support information
Read South Africa's government guidance on getting help.
View support information →Checked against the Western Cape Government emergency directory, Department of Justice and Childline South Africa on 1 November 2026. Published listings do not confirm current availability; BE Still has not called these lines. Calls may appear in your phone's call history.
Understanding your experience
Is this abuse?
You do not need to find the right label before asking for support. Abuse can happen without visible injuries. It is not your fault.
Explore support options →Abuse can involve threats, harm or behaviour used to control another person. The examples below are not a checklist or a diagnosis.
Emotional abuse and controlling behaviour
Humiliation, intimidation, threats, or stopping you from seeing people you trust can be warning signs.
Financial abuse
Controlling your access to money, preventing you from working, or pressuring you into debt can limit your independence.
Physical abuse
Hitting, pushing, restraining or using physical force to frighten or hurt you are forms of abuse.
Sexual abuse
Sexual contact without freely given consent, including pressure or force, is abuse. Being in a relationship does not remove your right to say no.
Digital abuse
Using technology to monitor, threaten, harass or control you, including sharing intimate images without consent, can be abuse.
If any of this feels familiar, you can speak with a support service when it feels safe. You do not have to make a decision about your relationship today.
Further reading: Types of abuse — The National Domestic Violence Hotline and Recognising domestic abuse — Women's Aid. These organisations are based in the US and UK; use the country directory above for local contacts. Reviewed against these sources on 1 November 2026; specialist local review is still pending.
Read & reflect
A starting point,
not a set of rules.
You know your circumstances best. Choose what feels helpful, and leave the rest.
Finding someone to talk to
You do not have to share everything at once. If there is someone you trust, you might begin with: “I would like someone to listen. Is now a safe time to talk?”
If speaking to someone you know does not feel safe, explore the support contacts above.
Thinking about your next step
You can start with one question: “What would make today feel a little more manageable?” That may mean gathering information, asking for support or taking time before deciding.
For help planning around abuse, a support professional can discuss options that fit your situation. Avoid writing down personal plans on a device that someone else can access.
Browsing with your safety in mind
If you suspect your device or accounts are monitored, consider using a device the other person cannot access. Private browsing and quick-exit buttons cannot protect against every kind of monitoring.
Changing settings or deleting history may be noticeable. Choose steps that fit your circumstances.
Helping someone you care about
Listen without pressing for details. Ask what support they would welcome, respect their choices, and ask whether it is safe to call or message them before doing so.
You can offer to look through support options together. In an emergency, contact the appropriate local service.
Articles & stories
Words to meet you
where you are.
Explore information and perspectives at your own pace. Articles and stories will be selected and approved by the BE Still team before they appear here.
Topics we will explore
Our reading collection will cover these topics. As approved posts are added, you will be able to browse by topic.
- Sexual assault and sexual abuse
- Partner and domestic abuse
- Childhood abuse
- Healing and recovery
- Supporting someone
- Safety and finding help
Posts will be labelled Information or Personal story, with a brief content note where needed.
Our first articles are on their way.
We are preparing this space with care. There are no published articles or personal stories here yet. In the meantime, you can explore the support information already available.
Read & reflect →This is a curated reading space. Visitors cannot upload posts or leave comments. Personal stories will only be published with the contributor's permission and a review of identifying details.
In developmentBE Still,
BE Still,
wherever you begin.
- Support information for Eswatini and South Africa
- A personal safety-planning tool
- Resources for reflection and wellbeing
Planned features are being completed and tested. Community forums are not open.
Meet the app
A companion
for the next step.
We are developing the BE Still app alongside this website. Our aim is to make useful information easy to find and give you room to move at your own pace.
Download links will be added here once the app is published.
Explore website resources →Get in touch
Contact BE Still
For general enquiries about BE Still, email:
bestillcommunity2026@gmail.com
This inbox is not an emergency service. If you need urgent assistance, use the support contacts above. Please avoid sending sensitive personal information by email.
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