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Media
If you are writing a story or making a documentary about mental illness, or have any media-related queries, please contact Cassey on (011) 262 6396, or email her on
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Support Groups
If you are interested in starting a Support Group, please contact Emma on (011) 262 6396. Click here to download the Support Group pack.
To find a Support Group in your area, please phone SADAG on (011) 262 6396. |
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Emergency Lines
Suicide Crisis Line
0800 567 567
SMS 31393
Pharmadynamics Police and Trauma Line
0800 20 50 26
AstraZeneca Bipolar Line
0800 20 26 46
Sanofi Aventis Sleep Line
0800-SLEEPY (0800 753 379)
Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Line
0800 12 13 14
SMS 32312
SADAG Mental Health Line
011 262 6396
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... to Africa’s largest mental health support and advocacy group. On this website you will find comprehensive mental health information and resources to help you, a family member or loved one.
2010 marks the 15th Anniversary of the South African Depression and Anxiety group (SADAG). For the last 15 years SADAG has been at the forefront of providing counselling services, mental health awareness programmes, powerful media campaigns, school talks and rural outreach initiatives to thousands of patients, families and communities across South Africa.
SADAG is committed to quality counselling, outreach and capacity building work throughout South Africa, and this commitment to promoting mental health was recognized by the World Bank Development Marketplace in 2003 with a substantial grant towards SADAG’s Rural Development Programme.
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group also boasts over 180 Support Groups nationwide, and has an extensive referral guide reaching into the most remote regions of the country. Highly trained counsellors operate the Mental Health Counselling Centre and the toll free Suicide Crisis Line everyday from 8am to 8pm.
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 | Awareness Day |
Dates |
| Teen Suicide Prevention Week |
14th-21st February |
| Bipolar Awareness Day |
26th May |
| Substance Abuse Prevention Day |
26th June |
| Mental Health Awareness Month |
1st-31st July |
| Panic Awareness Day |
10th July |
| World Suicide Prevention Day |
10th September |
| World Mental Health Day |
10th October |
Teen Suicide Prevention Week
14th – 21st February 2010
Did you know that 9.5% of all teen deaths are due to suicide? How about that suicide is the second leading cause of death in 15 – 24 year-olds? There are some scary statistics emerging about teen suicide – for example: most adolescent suicides occur after school hours and in the teen’s home, and that most adolescent suicide attempts follow fights with friends or family, and many teens who attempt or commit suicide have an undiagnosed psychiatric disorder, many use alcohol or drugs, be the victims of bullying, or may have recently experienced loss. SADAG is committed to preventing tragic teen suicides, whatever the cause. From the 14th to the 21st February is Teen Suicide Prevention Week and SADAG wants to let parents, teachers, and peers know that we don’t need to let teen stress and depression become a crisis. There are things we can do to help and if we all get involved, we can prevent tragic loss of life. If you would like to book a school talk for learners or staff training on suicide prevention, please contact Emma on (011) 262 6396 as soon as possible.
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