South African Depression and Anxiety Group

SADAG

HELPLINE NUMBERS

24-HOUR TOLL-FREE EMERGENCY HELPLINES

Suicide Crisis Helpline
0800 567 567

Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Helpline
0800 12 13 14
SMS 32312

Cipla Mental Health Helpline
0800 456 789
SMS 31393

NPOwer SA Helpline
0800 515 515
SMS 43010

Healthcare Workers Care Network Helpline
0800 21 21 21
SMS 43001

UFS #Fair Kitchens Chefs Helpline
0800 006 333

8AM-8PM TOLL-FREE HELPLINES

Dr Reddy’s Mental Health Helpline
0800 21 22 23

Adcock Ingram Depression & Anxiety Helpline
0800 70 80 90

ADHD Helpline
0800 55 44 33

Pharma Dynamics Police & Trauma Helpline
0800 20 50 26

8AM-8PM SADAG OFFICE NUMBER

SADAG
011 234 4837

WHATSAPP NUMBERS

8AM – 5PM

Cipla Mental Health
076 882 2775

Maybelline BraveTogether
087 163 2030

Ke Moja Substance Abuse
087 163 2025

Have Hope Chat Line
087 163 2050

FOUNDER ZANE WILSON

Contact Founder: Zane@sadag.org

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UNIVERSITY AND HIGHER LEARNING HELPLINES

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Student and Staff Emergency Contact Numbers - Click here

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SUPPORT GROUPS

SADAG has over 180 free Support Groups. To find out more about joining or starting a Support Group click here.

MENTAL HEALTH CALENDAR

To view our Mental Health Calendar
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QUESTIONNAIRES

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Do You want to check your Mental Health?

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Festive Toolkit Banner

Many South Africans feel overwhelmed, stressed, lonely, or drained during the festive season. Despite its joyful reputation, this time of year can bring Anxiety, Depression, financial pressure, family conflict, Grief, and isolation. SADAG reminds you that you are not alone — support is available every day, including public holidays. Visit our website toolkit for resources such as Support Groups, articles, videos, brochures, and a Mental Health Safety Plan. If you need to talk, call 0800 456 789 or 0800 567 567, SMS 31393 (24/7), or WhatsApp 087 163 2030 (Mon–Sun, 8am–5pm).