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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

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The National Department of Social Development in partnership with SADAG has run the 24 hours Substance Abuse Helpline (0800 12 13 14) for over 10 years. It is important to reach people who have issues with drug, alcohol or other addictions, SADAG needs to provide help, support, information and referrals that can assist addicts, family members and communities to help prevent Substance Abuse. For many people who don’t have resources or know how to get help, there are now many options such as the free Helpline, SMS, Online counselling, The Ke Moja Sunstance Abuse Facebook page and The South African Depression and Anxiety Group Facebook page.

In our country people sometimes deal with the effects of Substance Abuse on a daily basis, often many struggle to cope. Some people living with Mental Illness or suffering from a previous Trauma find themselves turning to substances in a misguided attempt to treat the symptoms of their illness or reduce the side effects of their prescribed medication. Unfortunately while some may feel a sense of relief at first – using substances interferes with psychiatric medication, which may lead to relapse and hospitalisation. Substance Abuse can have an impact on our communities and families. It has many negative effects on the youth themselves. "Often people who are suffering with a Substance Abuse problem do not go and get help by themselves." Says Clinical Psychologist, Zamo Mbele. This is why SADAG have made it easier for you and your loved ones to access help.

If you need help for any dependency or addiction to drugs, alcohol, over the counter addictions, or if you have a loved one who’s struggling to cope and needs tips on how to deal with Substance Abuse? Please make use of the Substance Abuse How to get Help section below to see how you can access support, help and referrals.

How to get Help

▪ The 24 hour Substance Abuse Helpline (0800 12 13 14) offers free telephonic counselling, referrals and support. The Helpline is available 7 days a week nationwide.
▪ To help encourage people to reach out, we have created an online "CONTACT THE COUNSELLOR" button. By clicking on the button and filling in the short online form with your details, once you click "SUBMIT", a counsellor will get your details and contact you to help further.
▪ Are you contemplating to speak to a counsellor but you can't make private calls whilst working? Do you feel uncomfortable speaking to a counsellor over the phone while you around your family? Why not make use of the online counselling via your computer or cellphone. Click Online Counselling to chat to a counsellor Monday to Sunday 10am till 2pm daily or visit www.sadag.org and click the pop up button.
▪ To learn more about Substance Abuse resources and tips on a daily basis follow the Ke Moja Substance Abuse Facebook Page.
▪ Are you unable to call us? SMS 32312 and a counsellor will call you back.

In light of Substance Abuse Awareness Day, SADAG are hosting a FREE #FacebookFriday Online Q & A on Friday the 29th of June. Psychiatrist, Dr Prudence Molete alongside Psychologist, Debbie Howes will be answering all your questions on Substance Abuse. If you have turned to prescription medication or other substances, these professionals can give you self-help tips, information and a better understanding of Alcohol and Drug Abuse. The live chat will be hosted on the Facebook page – The South African Depression and Anxiety Group. Click here for more info.

Whilst many people suffering with Substance Abuse feel isolated and alone, there is a place you can turn to for help. If you are worried about a friend or a loved one, please contact us on 0800 12 13 14. SADAG has trained counsellors available from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week.

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