The SWS crisis intervention service is available to UCT students going through mental health crises and ensure that students are attended to timeously and linked to care.

The services offered include: 

  • After-hours emergency mental health care and emotional support for students presenting with psychiatric emergencies;
  • Linking students to care incl. refer students to the next best level of care when required; and
  • Facilitate the linkage to care with an SWS mental health practitioner. 

How you can contact us

Hours: 19h00–07h00 all days
Tel.: 021 650 1271 (SWS crisis line for psychiatric emergencies)

See also our Emergencies page for additional specialised services and contacts.
See here for first steps in a medical/mental health emergency

The crisis intervention team

Principal Nurse Practitioner
Zamokuhle Mabaso

Professional nurses
Phili Gcaza
Luvuyo Mantyontya
Sibonile Mqulwana
Lwandile Sodwele

Social worker
Nadine Williams

You have an emergency?

During office hours (08h30–16h00):
Phone 021 650 1020 for assistance from the Student Wellness Service (SWS) Hotline.
You can also visit the SWS Ivan Toms Building service point on Lower Campus.

All hours:
For any emergencies, phone 080 650 2222 (toll-free) for UCT Campus Protection Services (CPS).
For mental health emergencies, phone 0800 24 25 26 (toll-free) or text 31393 for a call-me-back (UCT Student Careline).

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See also our Emergencies page for additional specialised services and contacts.