Houghton House
Support groups
Alcoholics Anonymous helplines
The only requirement to be a member of this group is a desire to stop drinking. AA is a worldwide fellowship for alcoholics assisting and supporting those choosing to be sober.
Narcotics Anonymous SA helplines / drug rehab centres
Narcotics Anonymous is a free and non-profit fellowship of people for whom drugs have become a major problem it is not a drug rehab centre as such. NA’s program, open to addicts of all ages, nationalities, cultures, creeds, gender identity, and religions. The only condition for membership is a desire to stop using.
Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon Family Groups is for people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem, the families and friends of problem drinkers,
SA Helplines National Council On Alcoholism And Drug Dependence
Sanca provides specialised and affordable prevention and treatment services for alcohol and other drug dependence. A national body established in 1956, it has independently operated societies and counselling centres in all nine provinces they have drug rehab centers and alcohol advice facilities.
Are Children Affected By Alcohol Abuse?
How are children affected by parents abusing alcohol? Welcome to a sensitive topic that needs to be addressed: how children are affected by parents abusing alcohol. Alcoholism is a disease that not only affects the individual but also has profound effects on their families, especially children. Children of alcoholic parents can suffer from emotional and
The South African Depression And Anxiety Group
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is at the forefront of patient advocacy, education and destigmatisation of mental illness in the country. Its expertise lies in assisting patients and callers throughout South Africa with mental health queries.
People Opposed To Woman Abuse (POWA)
Crisis counselling for women who have been raped or abused, advice and support for people wanting to support women in need of help, legal and other options available for abused women and rape survivors. Run by LifeLine Southern Africa.
Rape Crisis Cape-Town Trust
Rape Crisis Cape-Town Trust works to prevent rape, offers healing to survivors, and works towards legal reforms that will ensure perpetrators are brought to justice. Services include counselling, court preparation, support groups, important contact numbers. Non-governmental organisation.
SAPS Child Protection Unit
Special police units investigate violent crimes against children and offer specialised services to child victims of crime: Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences
Member of National Hospital Network
