Support Groups
Find a Support Group in Your Area
Cape Town Area
- Adolescent Support Group (Parents & Adolescents)
Tuesday, 18:00-19:00
Contact: Lynette le Roux at lynette@smilingfamily.co.za
- OT Support Group for Ex-patients
Last Friday of the month, 13:30-15:00
Contact: Germari Joubert at germari@tijgerclinic.co.za OR Marieta Bright at marieta@tijgerclinic.co.za
- Family Support Group for Older Patients (Psychogeriatric)
Wednesday, 17:00-19:00
Contact: Edna Lambrecht at info@tygervalleyclinic.co.za
- General Support Group (Psychiatric)
Thursday, 17:00-18:00
Contact: West Beach Clinic at info@westbeachclinic.co.za
- Addiction Aftercare Group
Thursday, 18:00-19:00
Contact: West Beach Clinic at info@westbeachclinic.co.za
- Addiction Support Group (Onsite)
Monday, 18:00-19:00
Contact: Annalie Nienaber at annalie@claroclinic.co.za
- Hybrid Addiction Support Group (Onsite & Zoom)
Thursday, 18:00-19:00
Contact: Annalie Nienaber at annalie@claroclinic.co.za
- Addiction Online Support & Aftercare
Saturday, 19:00-20:00
Contact: Annalie Nienaber at annalie@claroclinic.co.za
Rall & Brown Psychologists offer free support groups to the public fortnightly
at Cape Gate Therapy Centre Annex; 51 Tanner Street, Windsor Park.
They offer:
- TEEN SUPPORT: Cape Gate Cool Gen
Every alternative Tuesday of the month from 18h30 to 20h00 (social for another 30 mins afterwards).
This group focuses on teens between 14 and 20 who needs emotional support regardless of diagnosis.
This group is facilitated by a professional social worker.
Please contact Sanet Kitching @ 083 7802 219 for more information.
- EMOTIONAL SUPPORT: Cape Gate Emotional Support Group
Every alternative Tuesday of the month from 18h45 to 20h30.
This group offers emotional support regardless of specific diagnosis.
This group is facilitated by a registered Psychologist and facilitator.
Please contact Jana Ras @ 084 9738 097 for more information.
- LOSS GROUP: Empty Arms Group
Every alternative Wednesday of the month.
This group offers support to any individual that experienced loss of a significant
other.
This group is facilitated by a registered Psychologist and a facilitator.
Please Contact Rose-Mary @ 062 7177 504 for more information.
These groups are open to the public for free to join as a supporter or as a person needing support. Come join us with a cup of coffee or tea in support of mental health. Right of admission reserved. Please contact the practice if you need the dates OR ANY MORE INFORMATION about the groups @ 021-987 0117.
Helderberg Area
- Ex-patients Adult Support Group
Tuesday, 18:00-19:00
Contact: Nanine Hendricks at info@helderbergclinic.co.za
- Adolescent Support Group
Monday, 16:00-17:00
Contact: Nanine Hendricks at info@helderbergclinic.co.za
- Adolescent Parent Support Group
Last Monday of the month, 19:00-20:00
Contact: Nanine Hendricks at info@helderbergclinic.co.za
Paarl Area
- Out-patient Support Group
One Wednesday per month, 14:30-16:30
Contact: The Occupational Therapist at emme@serenoclinic.co.za
Worcester Area
- Ex-patients Addiction Support Group
Every 1st and 3rd Monday, 17:00-18:00
Contact: Frances Bantom at frances@pinesclinic.co.za
Gauteng Area
SOWETO LIFE PATH HEALTH HOSPITAL
- Mental Health Support Group
One Wednesday per month, 17:00-18:00
Contact: Tebogo (Social Worker) at 010 5345 660
Emergency helpline: 072 7900 506
We assist with:
- Emergency and general admissions (according to medical aid rates and available benefits or private rates)
- Out-patient contact numbers for psychiatrist or psychologist
- Resources in the community
- Referral for counselling sessions
Call
Emergency helpline: 072 7900 506
Life Path Claro Hospital: 021 595 8500
Life Path Helderberg Hospital: 021 841 1000
Life Path Pines Hospital: 023 342 311
Life Path Sereno Hospital: 021 872 9760
Life Path Soweto Hospital: 010 534 5660
Life Path St Catherine's Hospital: 033 150 0100
Life Path Tijger Hospital: 021 913 7142
Life Path Tyger Valley Hospital: 021 974 7660
Life Path West Beach Hospital: 021 001 0560