You are not alone.Reach out !!!
SUPPORT GROUPS
*scroll down for more support groups*
**LIFELINE**
www.lifeline.org.za
24 H Crisis 0861 322 322 - online help
+27 (0)11 715 2000 //+27 (0)11 728 1347 - JHB
+27 (0)31 312 2323 - KZN
+27 (0)21 461 1111 - CAPE TOWN
**SUICIDE PREVENTION & AWARENESS**
+27 (0)11 783 1474 - SADAG - Support for Teenagers
+27 (0)51 444 5000 - Friends for suicide & crisis support
www.spanusa.org - Info & Support U.S.A
www.psycom.net/depression.central.suicide.html
www.preventsuicidenow.com - Support group awarenes&prevention
**CRISIS & SUICIDE**
+27 (0)51 444 5000 - Friends for support
**CHILDLINE & LIFELINE**
0800 055 555 - 24H tolfree / 082 233 2333
**TRAUMA CENTRE**
+27 (0)21 465 7373 / cvp@trauma.org.za - For Survivors of Violence & Torture
**ORGAN DONOR**
www.odf.org.za / 0800 226 611 - Register Online & help save a life.Thousands of people on waiting lists for transplants
www.organdonor.co.za - Organdonor Foundation
**BONE MARROW DONOR**
www.sunflowerfund.org / toll free 0800 121 082 - Bone Marrow Donors
**MISSING CHILDREN/PERSONS /ANIMALS**
www.missingkids.com - Missing Children Global & S.A
0800 11 12 13 - Missing Persons Burea
www.pawtal.co.za - 24H Free service - Nationalwide lost & found Data Base for all kinds of animals / Find a Vet
ABORTION
www.womensnet.org.za Womens Net - Human Rights +27 (0)11 429 0000
www.dfl.org.za Doctors for Life +27 (0)32 481 5550 +27 (0)12 660 2243 Prolife - The Lighthouse Summit
ABUSERS ANON
www.abusersanon.com - Info & Support.Helping abusers Helping themsleves
AIDS
0800 012 322 / www.aidsinfo.co.za - Aids Helpline & info
+27 (0)21 400 3400 / 2682 - (ATIC) Aids training,info & councelling centre - W.Cape
+27 (0)21 433 2017 - Ask Aids Map - map location for 500 HIV/AIDS organizations in W.cape
www.homeofhope.co.za Safe House in W.Cape -Table View. Home for abused, abandoned, neglected & HIV children.Please support.Funding & Potential adoptive or foster families
ADD / ADHD
www.adders.org/southafricamap.htm - Support group
+27 (0)12 662 2294 Support for Attention Deficit Disorder & Hyperactivity
www.indigochild.com ADD/ADHD or an Indigo Child?
www.addvance.co.za Supplements
aspec@iafrica.com Michele Hlava - Restless Classroom Behaviour - Behaviourlal Optometrists of S.A - Binocular Instability
www.maatismarket.com LCP - Omega 3 Oils - Nutritional Treatment for ADHD / Dyslexia / Dyspraxia
www.homethroughhomework.co.za info on ADH
ADOPTION
www.nisc.co.za Child Welfare/Adoption/Abuse
www.adoption-advice.com Practical advice on adoption
www.adoptionsa.co.za S.A. & International
www.homeofhope.co.za Safe House in W.Cape -Table View. Home for abused, abandoned, neglected & HIV children.Please support.Funding & Potential adoptive or foster families
www.capegateway.gov.za/eng/directories/services/11575/17448
ADVERTISING STANDARDS AUTHORITY OF S.A. (ASA)
+27 (0)11 781 2006
ALCOHOLICS & SUBSTANCE ABUSERS
www.alcoholics.org.za AA - Alcoholics Anonymous - Support for substance abusers
www.sancanational.org.za - SANCA - S.A. National .Council on Alcoholism & drugs
www.alanon.org.za - Al-Anon Support for families of alcoholics
ALBINISM
+27 (0)11 838 6529 - Tony Ngwenya - support
ALLERGIES
+27 (0)21 447 9019 - Society
www.allergysa.org - (ALLSA) Allergy Association of S.A
www.kinesiologysa.co.za - Association of Specialized Kinesiology - Allergies or food intolerance
ALZHEIMERS & RELATED DEMENTIAS
www.alzheimers.org.za / 0860 102 681
alzheimerssa@icon.co.za - Association - support & information
+27 (0)21 418 5888 - W.Cape
+27 (0)21 557 3889 Support group W.cape -Table View ANGER MANAGEMENT
+27 (0)21 554 3661 - Anger Management Centre of S.A
0861 100 618 - Anger Management support group
ANIMAL ABUSE
+27 (0)21 535 3435 - Western Cape - Cart Horse Protection Association (CHPA)
+27 (0)82 659 9599 Report abuse - Cape Town Area
**ANIMALS LOST & FOUND DATA BASE**
www.pawtal.co.za - 24H Free service - Nationalwide lost & found Data Base for all kinds of animals / Find a Vet
ANOREXIA & BULIMIA
+27 (0)11 640 1965 - Family support group - Gauteng
+27 (0)11 783 1476 - Depression & Anxiety Disorder Support Groups - Gauteng +27 (0)11 884 1797
+27 (0)11 535 3000 - Tara Hospital Gauteng - treatment & support
+27 (0)21 712 4926 - W.Cape Groote Schuur Hospital - Eating Disorder Clinic
+27 (0)21 763 4500 - W.Cape Kenilworth Clinic - Eating Disorder Clinic info@kenilworthclinic.co.za
ANXIETY & DEPRESSION & PANIC DISORDERS
www.anxiety.org.za - Support
+27 (0)11 783 1474 / 082 551 4592 - support group
+27 (0)860 103 645 - The Depression & Anxiety Group - Support & info
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
info@arthritis.org.za
+27 (0)86 130 3030 National Helpline
ASPERGER
www.asperger.org.za - support & info
www.asperger.co.za - supportgroup in Jhb
ASTHMA
www.asthma.co.za - info
+27 (0)51 522 3581 - Asthma education Programme -Support
AUTISM
www.autism-sa.org - Support group
www.autismwesterncape.org.za
www.autismcongress.com
+27 (0)21 975 7224 Western Cape - SNAP Centre (Special Needs Adapted Programe) for Special Needs Children & their parents
+27 (0)21 918 7094 Western Cape -Bellville Support group jbouwer@capetown.gov.co.za
BELLVILLE CARE MISSION (BMC)
+27 (0)21 948 0027 - The Caring Enough Job Creation - Project to give homeless people the opportunity to earn an income - Get the homelless off the streets Project
BEREAVEMENT & LOSS
www.babyangels.co.za - Infants - Parent support - loss of a baby
www.aplb.org - Pet Loss - Support
+27 (0)21 863 8566 - Cot Death - Support for parents with loss of infant due to cot death
+27 (0)11 440 6322 / +27 (0)13 752 4450 / +27 (0)21 438 9357 - Compassionate Friends - support for parents/siblings/grandparents - loss of a child
BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER SOUTH AFRICA (BBBSSA)
+27 (0)21 551 6996 Western Cape - Volunteers to act as positive role models for the Youth in need.Mentors needed in Kuils River,Elsies River,Mitchells Plain,Parow & Bellville
BINOCULAR INSTABILITY (VISION)
aspec@iafrica.com - Michele Hlava - Behavioural Optometrists of S.A - Restless Classroom Behavioural Syndrome BIPOLAR & DEPRESSION
www.dbsalliance.org - Support
www.bpkids.org - Support for Children with BD
www.bipolar.co.za South African Bipolar Site Support & Info +27 (0)82 551 44592
skennedy@multichoice.co.za - Family Support
www.anxiety.org.za / +27 (0)11 783 1474 - Support & info
+27 (0)11 614 6853 - Gauteng Mental Health Support & info
+27 (0)860 103 645 - The Depression & Anxiety Group - Support & info
BIRTH DEFECTS
+27 (0)21 938 4364/7 - Westerncape Birth Defects Clinic - Support & Info
BLIND & VISION IMPAIRED
www.blind-institute.org.za - Institute for the Blind
aspec@iafrica.com - Michele Hlava - Behavioural Optometrists in S.A. - Restless Classroom Behavioural Syndrome - Binocular Instibility
www.guidedog.org - S.A.Guide Dog Association
+27 (0)11 805 4517 - South African Optometric Association
+27 (0)11 622 4904 -Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)S.A.Foundation - support
0860 59 59 59 Retina S.A.
www.sancb.org.za (SANCB) South African National Council For The Blind +27 (0)12 452 3811
BLOOD TRANSFUSION
+27 (0)21 507 6368 - Western Province - Blood Transfusion Services
BONE MARROW
www.sunflowerfund.org / 0800 121 082 - Bone Marrow Donors
BRAIN & HEAD DISORDER & INJURIES
www.gomemory.co.za (BIG) - Injury/Disorders/Memory loss -Online support
+27 (0)11 442 5733 / +27 (0)21 551 6081 - Support for people with brain injuries & their family
0867 222 100 Brain injuries support group
www.headway.org.za Kzn -Support for people with brain injuries & their family
www.headway-gauteng.org Gauteng -Support for people with brain injuries & their family+27 (0)11 442 5733
www.headway-gauteng.org Gauteng -Support for people with brain injuries & their family+27 (0)11 442 5733
www.comacare.com Coma Care - Gauteng -Support for people with brain injuries & their family+27 (0)21 797 9995
www.comacommunication.co.za Coma Care
+27 (0)11 484 0933 - Headache Clinic Johannesburg
www.newwisdom.co.za Headache Clinic
BREAST (MAMMARY) - CANCER & HEALTH
www.mammaclinic.com - The Mamma Clinic.Panorama-Westerncape +27 (0)21 930 2662 Comprehensive Breast Health Clinic
+27 (0)11 646 5628 - Breast Cancer Reach for Recovery Supportgroup - an organisation of Breast Cancer Survivors
0860[BUDDIES] 283-3437- Bosom Buddies
www.cansa.org.za - Cancer Association of S.A. 0800-226-622
www.plasticsurgeons.co.za (APRSSA)- The Association of Plastic & Reconsturctive Surgeon of S.A.
+27 (012) 328 2676 - Family Cancer Centre - Faulty Genes - Supportgroup
www.mybreast.co.za - Breast Health Foundation
www.becanceraware.co.za - Roche Oncology - Info & Supportgroup
www.breasthealth.co.za / 0860 233 233 tol free - Netcare Breast Care Centre of Excellence
BULIMIA & ANOREXIA
+27 (0)11 640 1965 - Family support group CARCINOMA (CANCER)
www.cansa.org.za 0800 226 622 / +27 (0)11 616 766 / +27 (0)21 685 6169 - (CANSA) Cancer Association of S.A. Support
www.becanceraware.co.za
www.leukemia.co.za - Leukemia support
+27 (0)21 919 8040 - GVI Oncology - Support for cancer patients & their family
www.plwc.org.za - People living with cancer
www.hospicecare.com/directory/south-africa.htm - Support for the Terminal ill & Family
www.momentsintime.co.za / +27 (0)86 166 6600
www.cancernews.com - Cancer info
www.hanmorbears.co.za Please support Hanco Viljoen - 14year old cancer sufferer by donating Soft Toys Or Bears to children with cancer fax +27 (0)86 678 2772
www.choc.org.za Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa
www.connorgerber.com Neuroblastoma.Please support little Connor of Table View
www.siliconimages.com
www.beatcancer.org Advancement in Cancer Education - Counseling Service
+27 (0)11 720 3145 National Council Against Smoking - counseling by telphone -& Quit line
+27 (0)11 880 4169 S.A.Lymphoma Patient Support Group
CEREBRAL PALSY (CP)
+27 (0)11 726 8040 - (NDPCP) National division for persons with CP
CHERE BOTHA SCHOOL
+27 (0)21 919 6961 - W.Cape School for learners with special needs -Down Syndrome & Mental Disorders
CHILD ABUSE
(Help a Child by Reporting any incidence of Child Abuse to)
080 005 5555 - CHILDLINE +27 (0)11 975 716/7 - FAMSA
+27 (0)11 492 2888 - CHILD WELFARE
086 001 0111 -SA POLICE
+27(0)800 148 148 Tolfree Hotline Film & Publication Board (FPB) - Protect the Children - Report any Child Pornography Activities (7.30am-17.30 during the week)
CHILDREN & INFANT - ISSUES
0800 055 555 - 24H tolfree / 082 233 2333 - Childline & Lifeline
+27 (0)11 793 5033 - Child Abuse Action Group
+27 (0)21 592 2601 - Child Protection Organization Cape Town
+27 (0)11 403 3413 - Child Protection Organization Gauteng - Johannesburg
+27 (0)12 353 5867 / 10 - Child Protection Organization Gauteng - Pretoria
+27 (0)51 447 9808 - Child Protection Organization - Bloemfontein
+27 (0)31 307 7000 - Child Protection Organization - Durban
+27 (0)11 793 5033 - Child Abuse Action Group
www.childsafe.org.za (CAPFSA) +27 (0)21 685 5208 - Child Accident Prevention Foundation
www.childwelfaresa.org.za - Child Welfare
tferreira@mweb.co.za +27 (0)12 662 0056 - CHARGE Syndrome - Support group
www.childrensrights.co.za - Childrens Rights
+27 (0)21 761 7130 - Child Welfare (under 12y)
www.cotlands.org - Cotlands - Support for children affected by HIV / AIDS
+27 (0)21 863 8566 - Cot Death - Support for parents with loss of infant due to cot death
+27 (0)21 462 4105 - (DICAG) Disabled Children Action Group
www.shonaquip.co.za - custom build wheelchairs & equipment to aid the handicaped
www.kidshospital.co.za - Red Cross Childrens Hospital Trust - Fundraisers Cape Town +27 (0)21 686 7860
www.reachforadream.co.za - (RFAD) Reach For A Dream - Help make a childs dream become a reality
www.chaelicampaign.co.za - project to help other disabled children
www.downsyndrome.org.za - Down Syndrome Support Organizatiion
listserv@home.ease.lsoft.com - Cleft Lip & Palate Support
+27 (0)21 919 6961 - Chere Botha School for learners with special needs- Downs Syndrome & Mental Disorders - W.Cape
www.hanmorbears.co.za Please support Hanco Viljoen - 14year old cancer sufferer by donating Soft Toys Or Bears to children with cancer fax +27 (0)86 678 2772
www.choc.org.za Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa
www.homeofhope.co.za Safe House in W.Cape -Table View. Home for abused, abandoned, neglected & HIV children.Please support.Funding & Potential adoptive or foster familie
www.connorgerber.com Neuroblastoma.Help save little Connor of Table View. Funding for treatment
+27(0)800 148 148 Tolfree Hotline Film & Publication Board (FPB) - Protect the Children - Report any Child Pornography Activities (7.30am-17.30 during the week)
www.chokinggameinformation.com - Deadly Game -Info that warns parents & people about this deadly game amongst children & teens
CHIROPRACTIC
www.chiropractic.co.za - Chiropractic Association of S.A.
CHOKING GAME INFORMATION
www.chokinggameinformation.com - Warns parents & people about this deadly game amongst children & teens
COMA
www.comacare.com +27 (0)21 797 9995
www.comacommunication.co.za
Gauteng +27 (0)11 442 5733 / w.cape +27 (0)21 551 6081 - Support for people with brain injuries & their family
0867 222 100 Brain injuries support group
www.headway.org.za Kzn -Support for people with brain injuries & their family
www.headway-gauteng.org Gauteng -Support for people with brain injuries & their family+27 (0)11 442 5733
COMPULSIVE GAMBLERS
www.cghub.co.za Support & Gamblers Anonymous 0800 006 008
CONSUMERS RIGHTS & COMPLAINTS
www.ncf.org.za National Consumer Foruum +27 (0)12 428 7170
www.hellopeter.co.za Peter Cheales - Consumer Sevice Expert & Founder
CROHN'S & COLITIS
www.ccsg.org.za - S.A. Chrohn's & Colitis Association
CULTS
+27 (0)82 920 3545 - (CIEC) Cult Information & Evangelisation Centre- Japie Grobler
+27 (0)82 324 3413 - Rights of Individuals Grant Honour To - Dr. Stephan Pretorius
CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF)
cfa@iafrica.com +27 (0)11 867 5538 - National CF Association
+27 (0)21 557 0323 Cape Town - Association for Systic Fibrosis
CRISIS & SUICIDE
+27 (0)51 444 5000 - Friends for support with crisis & suicide
DEAFNESS & HEARING IMPAIRED
+27 (0)21 683 4665 - (DEAFSA) S.A. Deaf Association-support
0800 650 750 Oticon S.A. - State of the Art Hearing Systems
www.phonak.co.za Phonak - Hearing Systems +27 (0)12 333 3133
+27 (0)21 557 5777 Julia - Deaf Angel Network - Support Group of Hearing Impaired / Deaf Children in mainstream school in Western Cape / +27 (0)21 558 5743 - Diane
DEPRESSION / ANXIETY / PANIC DISORDERS & BIPOLAR
www.dbsalliance.org - Support
www.bpkids.org - Support for Children with BD
www.bipolar.co.za South African Bipolar Site Support & Info +27 (0)82 551 44592
skennedy@multichoice.co.za - Family Support
www.anxiety.org.za / +27 (0)11 783 1474 / +27 (0)11 884 1797- Support & info
+27 (0)11 614 6853 - Gauteng Mental Health Support & info
www.anxiety.org.za - Support
+27 (0)11 783 1474 / 082 551 4592 - support group
DETAINED ABROAD
+27 (0)83 380 0572 //+27 (0)82 409 0586 - (FOSADA) Family & Friends of S.A. Detained Abroad Support
DIABETES
+27 (0)11 447 6265 - S.A.Diabetes Association
+27 (0)21 425 4440 - Diabetes - Westerncape
+27 (0)21 529 9000 - Support group W.cape - Milnerton Clinic www.diabetes123.com
DISABLED PERSONS
+27 (0)21 462 41505 - (DICAG) Disabled Children Action group
www.chaelicampaign.co.za - Project to help other disabled children
www.education.gov.za - S.A.Education
www.shonaquip.co.za - Support - Custom build wheelchairs & equipment to aid handicapped children & persons
+27 (0)21 465 0090 - (DPSA) Disabled Persons S.A.Support
www.apd-wc.org.za - National Council for persons with physical disabilities
+27 (0)11 781 6364 - Employment Ability - Training & placement of disabled persons
www.wheelchairco.com
DISCHEM PHARMACIES & FOUNDATION
www.dischem.co.za
DIVORCE
www.elmaricraig.co.za - Relationship & Sexual Wellness Solutions +27 (0)12 997 4633
0860 100 262 ( SASHA) - South African Sexual Health Association - registered marrriage cousellors & sex therapists
www.fathers-4-justice.co.za - Support for divorced parents Custody Rights
f4j-sa@mweb.co.za
+27 (0)12 343 0889 / +27 (0)12 809 1686 - Support for divorced parents
+27 (0)83 790 0911 Steve
+27 (0)12 320 2943 - Laywer for Human Rights
University of Cape Town Law Clinic +27 (0)21 650 3551 / UCTLawClinic@law-aid.co.za
Wits University Law Clinic +27 (0)11 717 8562 JHB
University of Pretoria Law Clinic +27 (0)12 420 5910 Pretoria
Rhodes University Law Clinic +27 (0466) 22 9301
University of P.E. - Law Clinic +27 (041)57 3388 Port Elizabeth - Easterncape
University of Freestate Law Clinic +27 (051)447 9915
Maintenance Court - Jhb +27 (0)11 838 1996
Legal Aid Board +27 (0)11 877 2000 www.legal-aid.co.za
DOWN SYNDROME
www.downsyndrome.org.za - Down Syncrome South Africa - Support organization 0861 369 672
+27 (0)21 919 6961 - Chere Botha School for learners with special needs- Downs Syndrome & Mental Disorders - W.Cape DRUGS & SUBSTANCE ABUSE
+27 (0)82 330 5637 Drug & Substance Abuse - (U-CAN) United Christians against Narcotics
U-can@webmail.co.za
U-Can Emergency number Durbanville +27 (0)76 833 9484
U-Can Emergency number Edgemead +27 (0)076 300 2424
U-Can Emergency number Table View +27 (0)76 104 7449
www.drugcentre.org.za - Support & counselling +27 (0)21 447 8026
www.naranon.org.za - Naranon - Support for friends & family affected by drug abuse Substance Abuse Support
www.na.org.za - (NA) Narcotics Anonymous - support for recovering or seeking - addicts
+27 (0)72 266 6013 - Jaco for support 24H00 Help Line
www.narconon.co.za / www.stopaddiction.com
www.sancanational.org.za / +27 (0)11 482 1070 - (SANCA) S.A. National Council on Alcoholism & drugs
www.drugaware.co.za - Drug Aware - support & info
+27 (0)11 728 6668 - support
www.elimclin.co.za - Elim Clinic for drug rehab
+27 (0)11 886 3344 - Tough Love - support for family of drug abuser
www.youthworxwellness.co.za private center offering intensive treatment for teens & young adults
+27 (0)11 728 0850 Houghton House
www.addictioncenter.co.za / / +27 (0)11 787 4460 Gauteng.Jhb.Robin Acres -Addiction Center
+27 (0)83 286 7270 - Tough Love - Tygerberg Area - drug abuse
www.ravesafe.org - info on Raves & drug abuse
+27 (0)82 286 7270 - Tough Love Family Support Network - drug abuse
www.cad.org.za - (CAD) Christian Action for Dependance
DYSTONIA (DASA) (Tremor & Movement Disorder)
+27 (0)11 326 2112 Dystonia Association of S.A. www.dystonia.org.za
DWARFISM
lpsa@highveldmail.co.za / 072 077 2318 - Little People of S.A. - Support for dwarfs & their families
**EATING DISORDERS**
+27 (0)11 640 1965 - Anorexia & Bulimia Family support group
www.orthorexia.com - Orthorexia
www.beyondveg.com
+27 (0)11 783 1476 - Depression & Anxiety Disorder Support Groups - Gauteng +27 (0)11 884 1797
+27 (0)11 535 3000 - Tara Hospital Gauteng - treatment & support
+27 (0)21 712 4926 - W.Cape Groote Schuur Hospital - Eating Disorder Clinic
+27 (0)21 763 4500 - W.Cape Kenilworth Clinic - Eating Disorder Clinic info@kenilworthclinic.co.za ENURESIS - BEDWETTING
083 289 6440 - Bedwetting HELP LINE mon-fri 8H00-17H00 o/h
EPILEPSY
+27 (0)21 447 3014 - (SANEL) S.A.National Epilepsy League www.epilepsywc.org.za - Western Cape
+27 (0)21 703 9420 - Epilepsy S.A. - Western Cape Branch ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION (ED)
www.sasha-health.co.za / 0860 100 262 - S.A. Sexual Health Association
FATHERS FOR JUSTICE (DIVORCE - CUSTODY RIGHTS)
www.fathers-4-justice.co.za Steve +27 (0)83 790 0911 or f4j-fsa@mweb.co.za
FILM & PUBLICATION BOARD (FPB)
+27(0)800 148 148 Tolfree Protect the Children - Report any child pornography activities (7.30am-17.30 during the week)
FAMSA
www.famsa.org.za - Family & Marriage Society Counselling & Support
FIND AN OLD FRIEND
www.sareunited.com - S.A. Try to locate your old friends or school buddies
FOETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME (FAS)
www.farr.org.za - Foundation for Alcohol Related Research +27 (0)11 489 9509
FRAUD
www.safps.org.za S.A. Fraud Prevention Services 0860 10 12 48 Guideline to Identity & Impersonation Fraud - lost or stolen ID
Anonymous Insurance Fraud Prevention Line 0860 00 25 26
GAMBLERS
0861 233 578 tolfree / www.cghub.co.za - Gamblers Anonymous -compulsive gamblers www.responsiblegaming.co.za / 0800 006 008
GAY & LESBIAN
www.out.org.za - Gay & Lesbian - Online counseling & information & support
GENETIC COUNSELLING
+27 (0)11 489 9224 - Assistance with any genetic disorders
+27 (0)11 933 8000 / +27 (0)21 658 5285/ +27 (0)51 405 2911

GREEN TOWNSHIPS
www.trees.org.za Help communities across S.A. live a better life - through the greening of Townships & sustainable food gardens
GUARDIAN ANGELS
+27 (0)83 568 6760 - W.Cape.Chris Viljoen.Volunteers to make S.A.a safer place
GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND
www.guidedog.org - S.A.Guide Dog Association
HAEMOPHILIA
www.haemophilia.org.za Support - S.A Haemophilia Foundation
HAIR LOSS & BALDNESS
www.hairloss.co.za - Hairloss Clinic
+27 (0)11 485 2080 - Hair Implants - Cosmetic Surgeon Prof Alan Widgerow - Gauteng
www.medihair.co.za Medical Hair Restoration- Dr Graig Ress & Dr Larry Gershowitz +27 (0)21 425 7755
HEADACHE
+27 (0)11 484 0933 - Headache Clinic Johannesburg
www.newwisdom.co.za Headache Clinic
www.mymigraine.co.za Info on Migraine & Headaches
HEARING IMPAIRED / DEAFNESS
+27 (0)21 683 4665 - (DEAFSA) S.A. Deaf Association-support
0800 650 750 Oticon S.A. - State of the Art Hearing Systems
www.phonak.co.za Phonak - Hearing Systems +27 (0)12 333 3133
+27 (0)21 557 5777 Julia - Deaf Angel Network - Support Group of Hearing Impaired / Deaf Children in mainstream school in Western Cape / +27 (0)21 558 5743 - Diane HEART CONDITIONS (CARDIAC)
+27 (0)21 447 4222 Mended Hearts - People & children living with heart conditions
www.heartfoundation.co.za - S.A.Heart Foundation info & support
0860 223 222 - Heart Mark Diet Line - info
HOMES FOR SINGLE PREGNANT WOMEN
+27 (0)11 646 5641 - Princess Alice Adoption Home
+27 (0)11 648 6005 - Frida Hartley Shelter for Woman
+27 (0)12 542 1201 - Fatima House
HOSPICE
www.hospicecare.com/directory/south-africa.htm - Support for the Terminal ill & Family
HUMAN ABUSE
+27 (0)21 805 7416 - (PAHA) People against Human Abuse
+27 (0)860 120 120 - Human Rights Advice -support & info
+27 (0)12 320 2943 - Lawyer for Human Rights
University of Cape Town Law Clinic +27 (0)21 650 3551 / UCTLawClinic@law-aid.co.za
Wits University Law Clinic +27 (0)11 717 8562 JHB
University of Pretoria Law Clinic +27 (0)12 420 5910 Pretoria
Rhodes University Law Clinic +27 (0466) 22 9301
University of P.E. - Law Clinic +27 (041)57 3388 Port Elizabeth - Easterncape
University of Freestate Law Clinic +27 (051)447 9915
Maintenance Court - Jhb +27 (0)11 838 1996
Legal Aid Board +27 (0)11 877 2000 www.legal-aid.co.za
HUNTINGTONS DISEASE
+27 (0)11 444 2034 - United group support
INDIGO & CRYSTAL CHILDREN (STAR CHILDREN) www.starchildascension.org / www.starchild.co.za
www.indigochild.com - The New Children - info
www.megagifted.org
www.angeltherapy.com
www.childrenofthenewearth.com
+27 (0)21 438 0980 - Naomi Solomons
melee@global.co.za
- Dr. Elaine Lee +27 (0)11 783 5661 kate@starchild.co.za - Kate
+27 (0)21 852 6510 celia@starchild.co.za - Celia Fenn
INFERTILITY
www.capegateway.gov.za/eng/directories/services/11517/6519 Info
www.medfem.co.za - Gauteng Sandton - MedFem Infertility Clinic +27 (0)11 463 2244
+27 (0)82 860 9234 Infertilty Support Group - Gauteng JHB+27 (0)11 488 4911
+27 (0)11 640 5049 Vitalab Fertility Clinic - Gauteng JHB
+27 (0)21 674 2088 Cape Fertility Clinic - Westerncape
+27 (0)11 484 5119 Gauteng - Brenthurst Clinic
www.timeurgency.com
+27 (0)21 938 4911 - Westerncape -Tygerberg Infertility Clinic
INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED / CHALLENGED
www.avril.org.za - Avril Elizabeth Home
INTERNET SAFETY FOR CHILDREN
www.microsoft.com/athome/security/children/parentsguide.mspx
www.clicksafe.co.za
www.cybertipline.com Fight against Child Exploitation - Report on- line child predators
www.netsmartz.org
www.surfbuddies.com/thelifeguard
www.safekids.com
LAW FIRM DIRECTORY IN S.A. - LEGAL HELP COUNTRY WIDE
www.attorneys.co.za Directory of S.A.Law Firms.Find an attorney in your area
LAWYERS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
+27 (0)12 320 2943 - Lawyers for Human Rights
University of Cape Town Law Clinic +27 (0)21 650 3551 / UCTLawClinic@law-aid.co.za
Wits University Law Clinic +27 (0)11 717 8562 JHB
University of Pretoria Law Clinic +27 (0)12 420 5910 Pretoria
Rhodes University Law Clinic +27 (0466) 22 9301
University of P.E. - Law Clinic +27 (041)57 3388 Port Elizabeth - Easterncape
University of Freestate Law Clinic +27 (051)447 9915
Maintenance Court - Jhb +27 (0)11 838 1996
Legal Aid Board +27 (0)11 877 2000 www.legal-aid.co.za
LAZARON BIOTECHNOLOGIES (SA) LTD
www.lazaron.co.za - Lazaron Biotechnologies (SA) Ltd - Stem cell Expertise for Africa
LEGAL AID BOARD
www.legal-aid.co.za / +27 (0)11 877 2000 Legal Aid Board
LEGAL HELP www.attorneys.co.za Directory of S.A.Law Firms.Find an attorney in your area
LEO CLUBS
www.leo.org.za
LESBIAN & GAY RELATED ISSUES
www.out.org.za - Gay & Lesbian - Online counseling & information & support
LIFELINE
www.lifeline.org.za
Online Help 24H Crisis 0861 322 322
Lifeline +27 (0)11 715 2000 JHB
+27 (0)11 728 1347 JHB
+27 (0)31 312 2323 Kzn
+27 (0)21 461 1111 Cape Town
LUPUS FOUNDATION S.A.
lupussap@lantic.net
+27 (0)12 651 5676 S.A.Lupus Foundation - support
NELSON MANDELA'S CHILDRENS FUND
www.mandela-children.ca - Nelson Mandela's Childrens Fund Support the children
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Court - Jhb +27 (0)11 838 1996
+27 (0)12 320 2943 - Lawyers for Human Rights
University of Cape Town Law Clinic +27 (0)21 650 3551 / UCTLawClinic@law-aid.co.za
Wits University Law Clinic +27 (0)11 717 8562 JHB
University of Pretoria Law Clinic +27 (0)12 420 5910 Pretoria
Rhodes University Law Clinic +27 (0466) 22 9301
University of P.E. - Law Clinic +27 (041)57 3388 Port Elizabeth - Easterncape
University of Freestate Law Clinic +27 (051)447 9915
Legal Aid Board +27 (0)11 877 2000 www.legal-aid.co.za MARFAN SYNDROME
www.marfan.org.za - S.A.Marfan Syndrome Organization- support
MARRIAGE & RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS www.elmaricraig.co.za - Relationship & Sexual Wellness Solutions +27 (0)12 997 4633
0860 100 262 ( SASHA) - South African Sexual Health Association - registered marrriage cousellors & sex therapists
www.famsa.org.za - Family & Marriage Society Counselling & Support
MEALS ON WHEELS
www.mov.org.za MENTAL HEALTH
www.mentalhealth.org - Information Centre
www.nimh.nih.gov - National Institute of Mental Health Info
www.nmha.org National - Mental Health Association Info & Support
+27 (0)11 242 9600/8 - S.A Federation for Mental Health
+27 (0)11 614 6853 - Gauteng Mental Health
MEDICAL SCHEMES
www.medicalschemes.co.za- The Council for Medical Schemes - Find out what illness your Fund Covers
MERCY SHIPS
www.mercyships.org - Hospital ships-serving the people-free mercy medical treatment /volunteers /donations
MISSING CHILDREN & PERSONS
www.missingkids.com - Missing Children Global & S.A
0800 11 12 13 - Missing Persons Burea MULTIPLE BIRTHS
10118 - (SAMBA) South African Multiple Birth Association
0861 432 432 - Support & info
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
www.multiplesclerosis.co.za - Multiple Sclerosis Support group
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
www.mdsa.org.za - Muscular DystrophyFoundation - support
MYELITIS - TRANSEVERSE (TM)
www.myelitis.org/local/southafrica - (TM) Transeverse Myelitis Support group
NAZARETH HOUSE
www.nazhouse.org.za - Support indigent elderly & orphans
NEURO FIBROMATOSIS (NF)
183man@muse.arts.wits.ac.za - NF S.A. Association - support
NICRO
www.nicro.org.za - National Institute for Crime Prevention & Reintegration
NOONAN'S SYNDROME
www.noonansyndrome.org - Support group
NUTRITION RELATED ISSUES
www.nutritionexperts.co.za - Info
www.maatismarket.com - LCP-Omega 3 Oils for treatment of ADHD/DYSLEXIA/DYSPRAXIA OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)
www.ocd.co.za - S.A.Association of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder +27 (0)11 786 7030
OPTOMETRISTS
+27 (0)11 805 4517 - South African Optometric Association
ORPHANS WITH HIV
www.orphancare.org.za - Rehabilitation of HIV pos children in Kzn
ORTHOREXIA (Eating Disorder)
www.orthorexia.com
www.beyondveg.com
PAIN
+27 (0)21 426 5759 - Pain Therapy Clinic - Westerncape
POISON INFO
0800 333 444 / 0800 111 990 - Poison Information Centres
+27 (0)21 931 6129 - W.Cape
PARKINSONS DISEASE
www.parkinsons.co.za - Parkinsons Association of S.A.
+27 (0)11 787 8792 or +27 (0)84 650 6500 - support
PLASTIC SURGEONS (APRSSA)
www.plasticsurgeons.co.za - Association for Plastic & Reconsturctive Surgery Southern Africa
www.newnose.co.za - Gauteng JHB & Pretoria-The Nose Clinic - Cosmetic Nasal Surgery
PODIATRY (FEET)
0861 100 249 - S.A. Podiatry Association
POST NATAL DEPRESSION (PND)
www.pndsa.co.za - Post Natal Depression Support Assocciation of S.A.082 373 7373
PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME (PWS)
www.praderwilli.org.za - S.A.Association - support
PREGNANCY CRISIS
+27 (0)11 646 5641 - Pregnancy Crisis Personal Telephonic counselling
+27 (0)12 343 6401 - Teenage Pregnancy Guidance & support
+27 (0)11 646 5641 - Homes for single pregnant women - Princess Alice Adoption Home
+27 (0)11 648 6005 -Homes for single pregnant women - Frida Hartley Shelter for Woman
+27 (0)12 542 1201 - Homes for single pregnant women - Fatima House
PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF S.A.
+27 (0)11 486 3322
QUADRIPLEGIC
QASA +27 (0)11 679 2857 - (QASA) S.A. association
RAVE SAFE
www.ravesafe.org - Rave safe
RAPE
www.rapcan.org.za - Support.Prevention of child abuse & neglect
www.speakout.org.za - Support
www.rapecrisis.org.za - rape crisis Support
+27 (0)11 642 4345 - Rape Crisis Centre - Support
+27 (0)21 697 2019 - Place of Hope - Support Group
+27 (0)11 331 9869 - Open Disclosure - Support Group
+27 (0)800 567 567 - S.A. Depression & Anxiety Group
+27 (0)800 567 567 - POWA a/h 083 765 1235 www.powa.co.za +27(0)11 642 4345/6
+27 (0)861 322 322 - Life Line - Support
+27 (0)21 447 9762 - Support Group
RED CROSS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - CAPE TOWN
www.kidshospital.co.za - Red Cross Children's Hospital Trust - Fundraisers cht@ich.uct.ac.za +27 (0)21 686 7860
RESTLESS CLASSROOM BEHAVIOUR aspec@iafrica.com Michele Hlava - Restless Classroom Behaviour - Behavioural Optometrists of S.A - Binocular Instability RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA (RP)
+27 (0)11 622 4904 - S.A.Foundation - support
ROAD ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION & RECONSTRUCTION
+27 (0)82 650 9620 Johan Joubert - Course in Reconstruction & Investigation of Road Accidents
johan@stellenbosch.org
ROAD RAGE
www.roadhogs.co.za - Report road rage
0861 400 800 - Road Offence Observers Programme
SAFE HOME FOR NEGLECTED CHILDREN & BABIES
www.homeofhope.co.za Safe House in W.Cape -Table View. Home for abused, abandoned, neglected & HIV children.Please support.Funding & Potential adoptive or foster families
SHELTERS FOR THE HOMELESS
+27 (0)11 492 2888 - The Haven - for streetchildren & the homeless - JHB
+27 (0)21 461 7830 - The Haven Shelter - for streetchildren & the homeless - Cape Town
SEXUALITY & RELATED ISSUES
www.asexuality.org - AVEN - Asexuality - online info & - support
www.sasha-health.co.za - S.A. Sexual Health Association
www.dreve.co.za Dr Eve - Sexuality Issues
www.elmaricraig.co.za - Relationship & Sexual Wellness Solutions +27 (0)12 997 4633
0860 100 262 ( SASHA) - South African Sexual Health Association - registered marrriage cousellors & sex therapists
SKIN
www.oggi.co.za Info - Skin Cancer info
SLEEP & RELATED PROBLEMS
+27 (0)82 573 4015 or +27 (0)33 342 1913 - help & support
www.sleepdisorders.co.za +27 (0)21 551 2798 SleepNet for sleep apnea & snoring
+27 (0)11 726 3394 - Sleep Laboratory - Gauteng JHB (Millpark) - Sleep & Other Related Disorders
+27 (0)82 573 4015 or +27 (0)33 342 1913 - Sleep problems help & support
www.sleepdisorders.co.za +27 (0)21 551 2798 SleepNet for sleep apnea & snoring
SMOKING
+27 (0)11 720 3145 National Council Against Smoking - counseling by telphone -& Quit line
SOS CHILDRENS VILLAGES
www.sosvillages.org.za - Care for homeless children
SPCA - ANIMAL CARE
www.jspca.org.za - Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - JHB
www.spca-ct.co.za - Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - C.T.
www.spcadbn.org.za - Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - DBN
SPINA BIFIDA & HYDROCEPHALUS
andrea@icon.co.za - Association - support
STEM CELL STORAGE
www.lazaron.co.za - Lazaron Biotechnologies (SA) Ltd - Stem cell Expertise for Africa
STRESS
www.teachhealth.com - Stress Info
STUTTER - SPEACH PROBLEMS
www.speakeasy.org.za
SUICIDE PREVENTION & AWARENESS
+27 (0)11 783 1474 - (SADAG) - support for Teenagers
+27 (0)51 444 5000 - Friends for suicide & crisis support
www.spanusa.org - Info & Support U.S.A
www.psycom.net/depression.central.suicide.html
www.preventsuicidenow.com - Support group -awarenes-prevention
SOUTH AFRICAN CHARITY GROUPS
www.h2h.info - Offer your help to these organizations
STROKE
www.stroke.co.za - (SASF) S.A.Stroke Foundation helpline 086 110 1066
TAY-SACHS
+27 (0)11 489 9213 - S.A.association
THALASSAEMIA
+27 (0)31 413 442 - Association
THYROID
www.mrssouthafrica.co.za - Thyroid problems info & support
TOURETTE SYNDROME (TS)
www.tourette.org.au - for info
+27 (0)83 292 5481 Nicollette - support
+27 (0)82 924 4909 Chukie - support
+27 (0)11 326 2112 (DASA) Dystonia Association of S.A. www.dystonia.org.za
TRAUMA CENTRE
+27 (0)21 465 7373 - Trauma Centre for Survivors of Violence & Torture cvp@trauma.org.za
+27 (0)21 648 7364 - S.A. Institute for Traumatic Stress TUBERCULOSIS (TB)
www.santa.org.za - (SANTA)S.A. National Tuberculosis Association
TURNERS SYNDROME
turnersa@tiscali.co.za - S.A. group support
VELO-CARDIO-FACIAL SYNDROME (VCFS)
delval@mweb.co.za - Support group
VISION PROBLEMS
+27 (0)11 805 4517 - South African Optometric Association
Binocular Instability (Vision) aspec@iafrica.com - Michele Hlava - Behavioural Optometrists of S.A - Restless Classroom Behavioural Syndrome
www.blind-institute.org.za - Institute for the Blind
+27 (0)11 622 4904 - Retinitis Pigmetosa (RP) S.A.Foundation - support
0860 59 59 59 Retina S.A.
www.sancb.org.za (SANCB) South African National Council For The Blind +27 (0)12 452 3811
www.guidedog.org - S.A.Guide Dog Association
WEIGHT PROBLEMS
www.weighless.com
www.weightwatchers.co.za
www.sure-slim.co.za
www.nutritionexperts.co.za - Info
www.mrssouthafrica.co.za - Thyroid problems info & support
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
www.ewt.org.za - Conservation of wildlife in S.A
www.myacreofafrica.co.za - Conservation of wildlife in S.A
WOMAN ABUSE
www.stopwomenabusehelpline.org.za
0800 150 150 - Stop Violence
+27 (0)21 465 7373 - Trauma Centre for survivors of Violence & Torture cvp@trauma.org.za
www.powa.co.za or +27 (0)11 642 4345/6 - (POWA) People against woman abuse
WOMANS ISSUES
www.womansissues.about.com - Variety Info
www.womensnet.org.za Human Rights +27 (0)11 429 000
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