Depression getting you down? Get the help you need!

South Africa – The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is at the forefront of patient advocacy, education and de-stigmatisation of mental illness in the country. Its expertise lies in assisting patients and callers throughout South Africa with mental health queries.

They have a network of more than 200 support groups throughout South Africa as well as professional counselling staff who operate the counselling lines from 08:00 to 20:00, seven days a week.

When times get tough, please visit their website at www.sadag.org to find their online toolkit with free resources, online videos, reliable resources, coping skills, online tools and other info.
Chat online with a counsellor seven days a week from 09:00 to 16:00 via the Cipla WhatsApp chat line on 076 882 2775. SMS 31393 or 32312 and a counsellor will call you back. They are available seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
SADAG helplines also provide free telephonic counselling, information, referrals and resources. You can call them on 0800 21 22 23, 0800 70 80 90 or 0800 456 789 or the Suicide Helpline on 0800 567 567.