THE SOUTH AFRICAN
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
GROUP
A Donation To SADAG Is A Donation To Support Those Suffering From Mental Health
SADAG is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all. Our work is driven by our commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all, early identification and intervention for those at risk, and integrated care and treatment for those who need it, with recovery as the goal.
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​We get things done. And we’re not going to stop supporting those suffering from mental illness; help those who need help; prevent suicide; be a voice for people with mental health problems.
Dr Reddy's Helpline
0800 21 22 23
CIPLA 24hr Mental Health Helpline
0800 456 789
Pharmadynamics Police & Trauma Line
0800 20 50 26
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Adcock Ingram Depression and Anxiety Helpline
0800 70 80 90
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ADHD Helpline
0800 55 44 33
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Department of Social Development Substance Abuse 24hr Helpline
0800 12 13 14
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Suicide Crisis Line
0800 567 567
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SADAG Mental Health Helpline
011 234 4837
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Akeso Psychiatric Response Unit 24 Hour
​0861 435 787
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Contact SADAG Today....
Become Involved & Make a Difference
SADAG manages a 15 line counselling and referral call centre for all 9 provinces in South Africa, with an extensive database of state and private health care facilities, providers, practitioners as well as counselling centres, other non-government organisations, rehabilitation centres, shelters, doctors, social workers, and mental health professionals. The call centre receives up to 400 calls per day from people throughout the country needing help and referrals for various mental health issues including Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma, Teen Pregnancy, Substance Abuse and Suicide. SADAG also runs the only Suicide Crisis Call Centre offering crisis intervention and help for people who are threatening or attempting suicide. Our helplines are manned by 100 volunteers, seven days a week from 8 am to 8 pm every day of the week including public holidays.
In addition, SADAG’s activities are carried out through: