LifeLine was established in 1970. This was out of a need for community members to have access to a 24-hour telephonic service that can assist them to address the psychological and social stresses and trauma that they are struggling to deal with. For example; family problems, trauma, depression, loneliness, pregnancy, HIV infection / affection, bereavement, sexual and gender violence, substance abuse, or any other situation where a person is struggling to cope with life, in general.