Today is Substance Abuse Awareness Day
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 and SADAG wants to provide help, support, information and referrals that can assist addicts, family members and communities. For many people who don’t have resources or know how to get help, there are now various options such as the free Helpline, SMS, online counselling and Facebook page.
If you need help for any dependency or addiction to drugs, alcohol, over the counter addictions, or 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 cell phone. Click Online Counselling to chat with a counsellor Monday to Sunday 10am till 2 pm 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.