Support Groups Running
Below are some of our Support Groups, to find out more about other Support Groups that are available please contact 0800 456 789
* Please note that you need to be 18 years or older to join a Support Group, to find out about other resources available for teens please call 0800 456 789.
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As a Support Group Leader what would you say to someone who is feeling lonely, misunderstood or hopeless?
Some of our Support Goup Listings
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| The Indaba Hotel, William Nicol Drive, Fourways, JHB | Rupa | Depression and Anxiety | 073 606 1968 | Second and last Thursday of the month |
| Online | Kopano | Support Group for First Time Moms | 081 458 8861 | Saturday, once a month |
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Online using Zoom |
Tish |
OCD |
082 788 6108 |
Every second Monday |
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WhatsApp Group |
Aadila |
Support Group for mums suffering with Depression including Postnatal Depression |
079 252 1087 |
Depending on need |
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Zoom & La Lucia |
Alex |
Mums Support Network for Perinatal mental health support |
083 788 0689 |
1- every Thursday at La Lucia library, 9:30-11 |
| Zoom | Karen | Family members / loved ones / supporting someone with Mental Illness | SADAG 0800 21 22 23 | Every 4th Thursday of the month |
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Zoom or Whatsapp |
Vuyo |
Anxiety, Depression and Bipolar |
071 421 4615 |
Call to inquire |
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Lorna |
Depression and Anxiety |
081 306 6647 |
Contact Lorna on whatsapp for support |
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Zoom & face-to-face Fairlands, Johannesburg |
Megan |
All Mental Illnesses |
0731735391 |
Tuesday evenings and Thursday evenings 18:30. for 40 Min (only during the lockdown) |
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Lauren |
Depression and Anxiety |
082 495 3171 |
Mondays 10am |
| Microsoft Teams | Roxanne | Hospital Recovery Support Group (Injuries/Operations) | WhatsApp 076 275 6053 | First Tuesday of the month |
| St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 404 St. Joseph Street, Eersterust, Pretoria |
Byron | Support Group for Families & Friends of People Who Use Substances | Byron 066 589 7439 / Raylene 082 546 2368 | Every second Thursday |
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Zoom and WhatsApp |
Zandile |
Depression & Anxiety |
074 341 5114 |
Contact for info |
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Loide |
Depression and Anxiety |
+2681 6672601 |
Contact for info |
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online/Whatsapp |
Matimba |
Trans teens and kids, Parents and caregivers of trans and gender-diverse youth |
RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Contact to inquire |
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Northcliff Union Church, Pendoring Rd, Northcliff, |
Sharon |
Depression and Anxiety |
082 950 6929 |
Every second Tuesday 7PM |
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Zoom |
PsyCad Intern Psychologists: Tsetse Nontozamo |
NON-SADAG GROUP. FOR UJ STUDENTS AND BEYOND |
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Email for more information and to register |
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Zoom |
Ruth |
Family & loved ones of people with substance abuse or other addictions |
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Thursday twice a month |
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Google Meets |
Lizelle |
Online mental health Support Group |
071 069 6321 |
Every second Wednesday (7pm) |
| 23 Pamona Crescent, Kyalami Estate | Marianna | Depression, Anxiety & Bipolar Disorder Support Group | 083 271 4782 | Tuesday twice a month |
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Pretoria Psychologists: |
Long Term Psychological Effects of Lockdown |
072 619 6668 |
Call to inquire |
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Zoom |
Sandra |
Bipolar and Depression: Coping with the idea of COVID-19 Lockdown on an emotional level |
064 500 4587 |
Call to inquire |
| Zoom | Viktoria | Depression & Anxiety Support Group (For young adults 18 - 35) | 073 431 6156 | Every Second Wednesday |
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Zoom |
Ann Douglas |
Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder |
081 895 2878 |
2 Different groups due to size - either 1st and third Thursday OR Tuesday of the month |
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Zoom |
Clarissa Mantle - Relaunch |
Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder |
076 812 9219 |
Zoom and Face-to-face Centurion / Face-to-face Every Tuesday |
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Heiby |
Depression / Anxiety |
WhatsApp 082 412 3364 |
Monday - Friday |
| Faith Baptist Church, 64 Andromeda Ave, Reyno Ridge, eMalahleni/Witbank | Clive | Depression, Panic & Bipolar | 083 609 9480 | Every second and fourth Monday |
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Zoom |
Vanathi |
Support Group for Fibromyalgia and Autoimmune Conditions |
WhatsApp 074 138 6037 |
Monday twice a month |
| Online | Erin-Leigh | Support Group for Entrepreneurs | 082 353 6183 | Every second Thursday |
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Online Zoom |
Ronelda Louw |
Depression/ |
082 749 0479 |
Every Second Thursday |
| Online | Dianne | Pet Parent Support Group for those who have lost pets or are having to make difficult decisions about their future |
082 662 6659 |
First Monday of the month |
| Sedgefield and Garden route area (Contact Shane for more information) | Shane Oliver Pearton | Depression and Anxiety | 084 580 3167 | Every Tuesday |
| Online - Zoom | Kayleigh and Jessica | Depression/Stress/Anxiety | Contact Melissa to RSVP 011 450 3576 | 2pm |
| Online - Zoom | Nthabiseng | Depression & Anxiety | 082 323 5888 | First Friday of the month |
| Coronation Avenue, Methodist Church, Somerset West | Rudyard | Depression, Anxiety & Bipolar | 082 806 4341 | Every second Monday |
| Online | Vanessa | Heart Attack Survivors and Family Members | 076 597 1965 | 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month |
| Akeso, 15 Windsor Str, Dormehls drift, George (At security, ask for the new building) |
Dee & Lea | Mental Health Support | WhatsApp Dee on 083 316 7159 (WhatsApp only) or SADAG 0800 456 7890 | 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month |
| Continental Conference Venue,23 Kenton Road, Kenton on Sea | Ruleen | Depression, Anxiety & Bipolar | 082 782 0287 | Third Monday of the month |
| 18329 Seroalo Thaba Nchu, Free state (On Google maps it's Madibo Consultancy Cradle Toy Library) |
Lebogang | Depression & Anxiety | 082 228 9627 | Friday, twice a month |
| Primrose Methodist Church, 28 Primula Rd, Primrose, Germiston | Melissa | Mental Health Support Group | Melissa: 072 577 4348 | Second Saturday of the month |
| Online | Pranav | Support Group for Issues Faced by Transgender People (for young adults 18-35) |
WhatsApp 081 215 3334 | Every second Monday |
| Online | Melissa | Mental Health Support Group for Panic & Anxiety | WhatsApp 079 698 6141 | Every second Wednesday |
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Heiby | MentalHealth@Work Support Group | WhatsApp 082 412 3364 | Monday - Friday |
| The Glen Methodist Church, Cnr Keeshond & Hilda Botha Streets, Garsfontein, Pretoria | Renee | Women’s Support Group for those dealing with Gender Based Violence & the effects thereof | 082 897 0593 | Every second Saturday |
| Online | Annezka | Depression & Anxiety Support Group | 082 875 4805 | Every Second Thursday |
| The Glen Pastoral Care Centre, Cnr Keeshond & Hilda Botha Streets, Garsfontein, Pretoria | Annezka | Depression & Anxiety Support Group | 082 875 4805 | Every Second Thursday |
| Mediclinic Kintsugi Centre, Cnr Hospital &, Bird St, Newcastle, KZN | Farzanah | Depression & Anxiety Women’s Support Group | 084 786 1135 | Wednesday, once a month |
| Online using Zoom | Jenna & Angelique | Young Adults (18-35 years old) | 074 691 7233 / 084 534 0087 | Every Second Saturday |
| CBS Café, 38 Mayixhale St, KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay | Thandokazi | Depression & Anxiety Support Group | 069 538 2343 | First and third Monday of the month |
| Vincent Methodist Church, Preston Ave, Vincent, East London | Vuyo | Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder Support Group | 078 567 5060 | Friday, twice a month |
| Nelson Mandela Community Youth Centre, RK Khan Circle, Chatsworth, Durban | Masoodah | ‘Mind your Health’ Support Group for Depression and Anxiety | 081 419 8781 | Saturday twice a month |
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Online on Zoom |
Anne | Depression and Anxiety Support Group | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 066 440 7537 |
2nd and 4th Wednesday |
| Northdene, Durban (Contact Support Group Leaders for more information) | Tina / Angelique / Nevil | Depression and Anxiety | Tina 066 202 9252 or Angelique 083 788 9989 or Nevil 073 255 3737 | 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month |
| 35 Roggeveld street, Ext 2, Eldorado Park | Lorna | Depression & Anxiety Women’s Support Group | 071 896 0216 | Saturday twice a month |
| Online using Google Meet | Karen | Online Support Group Borderline Personality Disorder |
SADAG 0800 21 22 23 | 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month |
| Sedgefield and Garden route area (Contact Shane for more information) | Shane | Depression & Anxiety Support Group | 084 580 3167 | Every Wednesday |
| St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 404 St. Joseph Street, Eersterust, Pretoria | Byron | Support Group for Families and Friends of People Who Use Substances | Byron 066 589 7439 or Raylene 082 546 2368 | Every second Thursday |
| Online using Zoom | Aruna | Support Group For Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors (TBI) |
078 363 3187 http://www.tbisurviors.co.za & FB: TBI Survivors South Africa |
Every second Wednesday |
| Online | Illana | Loved ones and caregivers of children with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and other mental health conditions | 083 392 0458 | Sunday, twice a month |
| Online | Dianne Kendall | Depression and Anxiety for Women | 082 662 6659 | Third Friday of the month |
| Online using Zoom For those living in the East Rand area |
Lebohang | Mental Health Support Group for Mothers | 061 812 3617 | Thursday, weekly |
| St.Thomas’s Anglican Church, 61 Campground, Rondebosch, Cape Town | Kimberley | Support Group for Families Affected by Cancer | WhatsApp 079 068 2078 | Every second Sunday |
| Online using WhatsApp | Zandile | Support Group for Single Parents | 074 341 5114 | Third Thursday of the month |
| Online using Zoom | Masulumane | Women’s Grief & Bereavement Support Group | Whatsapp 072 600 7456 | Every second Tuesday |
| Thuthukani Centre, Freedom Drive | Dikeledi | Ivory Park Counselling Container: Mental Health Support Group | 060 402 7697 | First and Third Thursday of every month |
| Online using Zoom | Courtney | Support Group for young adults living with Diabetes (18 – 35 years old) |
079 940 0987 | First and Third Tuesday of the month |
| Online using Zoom | Karla | Support Group for Depression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks (for young adults 18 – 35) |
072 788 6685 | Thursday, twice a month |
| Mosaiek Church, Cnr Davidson and Danielle streets, Fairland, JHB | Megan | Mental Health Support Group | 073 173 5391 | Thursday, weekly |
| Hoerskool Florida, 74 Louis Botha Dr, Florida Park, Johannesburg | Jessica | Confidential Women’s Support Group dealing with Gender Based Violence & the effects thereof | 082 337 9801 | First Saturday of every month |
| Online | Justine | Mental Health Support Group For Parents & Loved Ones of Children with Special Needs | 065 955 5143 | Last Saturday of the month |
| Google Meet | Vanessa | Support Group for Depression, Anxiety and Grief | 076 597 1965 | First Tuesday of the month |
| Zoom | Esethu | Peer Support Group (Tertiary Students) | 083 941 6003 | Thursday, Weekly |
| Microsoft Teams | Charlize | Peer Support Group (Tertiary Students) | 064 054 8560 | Every second Wednesday |
| Zoom | Lerato, Mbalentle & Paballo | Peer Support Group (Tertiary Students) | 072 389 3663 | Every second Thursday |
| Microsoft Teams | Sharon | Women's Mental Health Support | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Every Second Thursday |
| Zoom | Marelize | Depression, Anxiety & PTSD Support Group | Marelize 071 342 9810 or Mychaela 082 659 2096 | Every Second Wednesday |
| Zoom | Anthony | Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Support Group | 078 223 2200 | Wednesday, twice a month |
| Newlands East Library Hall, Garrick Crescent, Newlands East, Durban | Denise | Chronic Illness and Mental Health Support Group | 079 707 7877 | Third Saturday of the month |
| Google Meet | Denise | Chronic Illness and Mental Health Support Group | 079 707 7877 | Last Wednesday of the Month |
| Zoom | Dee | Support Group for Managing Mental Health in the Workplace | 071 641 2156 | First and Third Thursday of the month |
| Online | Sisonke | Support Group for Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety & Panic | 072 015 8384 | First and last Wednesday of the month |
| UCCSA Church Hall, Kanarie St, Murraysburg, CPT | Julian | Depression and Loneliness Support Group | 063 145 7677 | Friday, weekly |
| Zoom | Marelize | Depression, Anxiety & PTSD Support Group (For Young Adults 18 – 35) |
071 342 9810 | Every Second Thursday |
| Google Meet | Anneline | Chronic Illness and Mental Health Support Group | Whatsapp Only +90 536 712 5690 | First and Third Thursday of the month |
| Google Meet | Erna | Chronic Illness Support Group | 083 450 6451 | Wednesday, twice a month |
| Zoom | Mogamad | Bipolar Disorder Support Group | 063 026 6309 | Every Wednesday |
| Zoom | Vanathi | Chronic Pain, Illness & Long Covid Support Group |
WhatsApp 074 138 6037 | Tuesday, twice a month |
| Zoom | Mildred | HIV/AIDS & TB Support Group | 081 364 7492 | Tuesday, twice a month |
| Dr Louw & Partners 56 Louis Trichardt Street Somerset East |
Gail | Depression & Anxiety Support Group | 042 243 0180 (10am to 6pm) or 083 947 9487 (WhatsApp only) | 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month |
| AFM Strandfontein, Cnr Play Street & Dennegeur Ave, Strandfontein, Cape Town | Taswill | Depression, Anxiety, Bipolor Disorder & ADHD Support Group | 072 7007 254 | Saturday, twice a month |
| Suite A1, Grand Palace Building, Heunis Street, Secunda | Melissa | Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Group | 072 391 1653 | Saturday, twice a month |
| Exihlobyeni Worship And Miracle Centre, Ntlhaveni Block J, 0928 Mabiligwe, Limpopo | Yvonne | Confidential Women’s Support Group Dealing with Gender Based Violence & the effects thereof | 078 991 3294 | Monday, weekly |
| Google Meet | Audrey | Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) & Mental Health Support Group | 076 291 3442 | Tuesday, weekly |
| Zoom | Rams | Support Group for Depression, Anxiety & Panic Attacks |
062 889 4810 | First Wednesday of the month |
| Small Blue Counselling Container, Buffalo St, Diepsloot (next to fire station) | Sibusisiwe | Men’s Mental Health Support Group | 063 833 8602 | 2nd and 4th Saturday |
| Online | Megan | Addiction & Substance Abuse Support Group | 073 173 5391 | Wednesday, weekly |
| Zoom | Kgothatso | Depression & Anxiety Support Group | 065 134 0050 / 012 344 4000 | First Wednesday of each month |
| Zoom | KG | Men’s Mental Health Support Group | 072 424 7482 | Wednesday, twice a month |
| Hamadi Clinical Laboratories. 121 Bram Fischer Drive, Ferndale, Randburg |
Lee | Depression, Anxiety and PTSD Support Group | 084 400 3226 | Wednesday, Weekly |
| Online | Nombuso | Mental Health Support Group for Mothers and Carers of Children with Mental Health Challenges, Resulting in Learning Difficulties |
071 328 7699 | First Thursday of every Month |
| Lillian Ngoyi Community Clinic (Koos Beukes Clinic), 26 Chris Hani Road, Zone 6, Diepkloof, Soweto | Lindiwe | Depression, Anxiety & PTSD | 082 960 0789 | Third Saturday of the month |
| 7 Kirkby Road, Southport Activity Centre, Southport Building, Bedford Gardens | Paula | Women’s Stress and Anxiety Support Group | 079 125 5233 | Second and Last Wednesday of the Month |
| @28 Jordan Street, Newcastle, KZN (At Dr E Y Vahed’s Medical Practice) | Rashida | Support Group for Mental Health & Self-Care | 065 522 5840 | First Tuesday of the month |
| Online, using Zoom | Will | Support Group for LGBTQIA+ (Young Adults 18-35) | 074 057 1780 | Every second Wednesday |
| Online | Lisa | Mental Health Support Group | 078 937 9834 | Wednesday, Weekly |
| PsychMatters, 9 Park Street, Bedfordview, Johannesburg | Alexia | Depression & Anxiety Support Group | Alexia on 083 600 2843 or Felicia on 079 494 9682 |
Every second Saturday |
| 3115 Emdeni Ext 1, Qdabi street, Soweto | Vaiky | Support Group for Depression | 082 433 5920 | Every second Thursday |
| Google Meet | Nelly | Mental Health Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Mental Illness or Disabilities | 072 348 1903 | Every Second Sunday |
| 3C - Community Character Courage, Nelson Mandela Dr, Ivy Park, Polokwane (Opposite Penina Park Turn off) | Daleen | Depression & Anxiety Support Group | 071 090 0106 | Friday, twice a month |
| Online on MS Teams | Lebo | Support Group for Survivors of Sexual & Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) | Whatsapp on 084 865 1110 | Every 2 weeks on Wednesdays |
| Online | Nala | Mental Health Support Group for professional Mamas | 072 441 9870 | Tuesday Weekly |
| Walton & Polden Psychology Inc, B14 N1 City Mews, Cnr of Manus Gerber & Frans Conradie Drive Goodwood, Cape Town |
Gabriel | Depression & Anxiety | 082 570 9047 | First and Third Tuesday of each month |
| TAU Village, No.279 Struben Street, Pretoria Central | Louise | Support Group for those living with HIV/AIDS | 076 701 0005 | 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month |
| Imbali Garden Centre, 39 Church Street, Lydenburg |
Annette | Mental Health Support Group | 079 493 3073 | Thursday, weekly |
| TAU Village, No.279 Struben Street, Pretoria Central | Louise | Support Group for those living with HIV/AIDS | 076 701 0005 | 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month |
| Online | Qaanita | Support Group for New Moms | 076 156 1876 | Wednesday, every week |
| Online | Isabel | Parents & Caregivers of Children | 064 181 6817 | Tuesday, twice a month |
| Mediclinic Newcastle Hospital Boardroom, Cnr Hospital and Bird Street, Newcastle, KZN | Farzanah | Depression & Anxiety Women’s Support Group | Farzanah on 084 786 1135 or WhatsApp Zuhra on 062 307 1459 | Every Second Wednesday |
| Online | Sanele | Support Group for Postnatal / Postpartum Depression | 082 624 1925 (Whatsapp) | Last Friday of the month |
| Online | Erna | Support Group for those living with Neurodiversity | 083 450 6451 | Every Second Monday |
| Online | Jonathan | Men’s Grief & Bereavement Support Group | 083 230 0007 | When First Wednesday of the month |
| Online, using Whatsapp | Louise | Support Group for those living with HIV/AIDS | 076 701 0005 | 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month |
| Online - Google Meet | Angelo | South African Expats | WhatsApp (+27) 66 082 6270 | Every second Saturday |
| Online | Tris | Support Group for individuals who are LGBTQIAP+ identifying or questioning | 061 601 5242 | Every second Thursday |
| Online - Google Meet | Tasmeera | Mental Health & Self-Care Support Group for Young Adults 18-35 | 065 977 8080 | Second Thursday every |
| Community Church Centre, Sterkstroom, Chris Hani District Municipality, Eastern Cape | Frikkie | Support Group for Depression | WhatsApp 084 036 0045 | First Friday of the month |
| Qumbu Town Hall, OR Tambo District Municipality, Eastern Cape | Anathi | Depression, Anxiety & Bipolar Support Group | 073 685 8333 | Every second Friday |
| Online on Zoom | Janine | Depression, Anxiety & PTSD | WhatsApp 078 284 5939 | Every second Thursday |
| Online | Seren | Mental Health Support Group For Teachers and Student Teachers | WhatsApp 073 666 8875 | First Friday of the month |
| Online | Tarika | Support Group for Queer People (For Young Adults 18-35) | 082 946 9401 | Last Friday of the Month |
| Akeso Crescent Clinic Randburg, Cnr Hawken &, President Fouche Dr, Boskruin, Randburg | Richard | Support Group for those Living with Bipolar Disorder | 082 423 7167 | Every Second Wednesday |
| Online - Google Meet | Karen | Support Group for Family Members and Loved Ones of Those Living with Borderline Personality Disorder | SADAG 0800 21 22 23 | Second Thursday of the month |
| Online using Zoom | Will | Support Group for Unemployed Graduates | 074 057 1708 | Every Second Thursday |
| Thubalethu Secondary school at CDBC Fine-Town(Church), 00039 Phillip Street, Finetown, Grasmere, Johannesburg |
Khumbuzile | Depression & Mental Health Support Group |
WhatsApp 074 830 3348 | Every Friday |
| Anglican Church, White Street, Molteno, Chris Hani District Municipality, Eastern Cape |
Frikkie | Support Group for Depression | WhatsApp 084 036 0045 | Every second Wednesday of the month |
| Parkhurst Recreation Centre - Tennis Clubhouse, 11 5th Ave, Parkhurst, Randburg | Gia | Depression and Anxiety Support Group |
078 590 4210 | Wednesday, twice a month |
| Microsoft Teams | Sophia | Support Group for Abortion Grief | SADAG 0800 21 22 23 | 1st, 3rd and Last Saturday of the Month |
| Di Kendall | Support Group for Pet Bereavement | WhatsApp 082 662 6659 | Monday – Sunday | |
| Online | Lezahn | Unemployed Graduates | 067 772 6681 | Every second Wednesday |
| Online using Google Meet | Raeesah Ismail | 'Hope-In-Endo' a Support Group for Endometriosis | 083 451 0737 | Every 2nd Saturday |
| Online using Zoom | Nicoleen | LGBTQIA+ Community (18-35 years old) | 084 270 5667 | Wednesday, twice a month |
| Online using Zoom | Sonali and Anele | Wednesday, twice a month | Sonali - 060 980 0167 Anele – 076 643 7613 |
Wednesday, twice a month |
| Online using Zoom | Liat Segall | Panic and Depression | 076 902 8873 | Wednesday, twice a month |
