Helpful Resources
Being Happy & Healthy
1. General Resources
♥Books
- Healing begins with the sanctification of the heart: No disease is incurable, Dr. M. K. Strydom, Eagles Wings Ministries, http://www.eagleswings.co.zw/
- Dr. Caroline Leaf, Switch on your brain, http://wwwdrleaf.net or http://www.switchonyourbrain.co.za
- Online book store of John Eldredge http://store.ransomedheart.com/
- Online book store of Dr. Caroline Leaf http://drleaf.com/store/
- Aaron, Elaine, N: (1999). The Highly Sensitive Person. Element / Harper Collins Publishers, New York, USA.
♥Scriptural Confessions
- From Joseph Prince, God’s Promises: http://www.josephprince.org/daily-grace/gods-promises/
- In Him Reality Scriptures: http://mmoa.convio.net/site/DocServer/InHimRealites.pdf?docID=741
- Pray the Scriptures: http://www.pray-the-scriptures.com/index.html
- Arthur Burk “Blessing your spirit” in Afrikaans: http://www.jjop.co.za/c17/Blessing-In-Afrikaans.aspx
♥Links / Websites
- http://www.ransomedheart.com/ (Ransomed Heart Ministries, John Eldredge)
- http://drleaf.com/ (Dr. Caroline Leaf: Switch on your brain)
- http://21daybraindetox.com/ (Dr. Caroline Leaf’s 21 day brain detox online program)
- www.hsperson.com (Elaine Aaron: The Highly Sensitive Person)
- http://christianfostercaresa.wordpress.com/ Sharing Information, Advice and Experiences on Foster Care in South Africa.
2. ALCOHOL & DRUG ADDICTION, PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION
- Drug Rehab Connections provides unbiased information reviewed my medical experts so our readers can make an informed decision on the next steps in their, or a loved one’s, drug rehabilitation journey. See their website: https://www.drugrehabconnections.com/
- Rehab Spot offers resources and treatment, see https://www.rehabspot.com/treatment
- Drug Rehab https://www.drugrehab.com/addiction “Addiction isn’t a choice, and people suffering from it need help to recover. The disease is caused by a variety of factors and leads to long-term negative consequences that could be deadly. Effective treatment for drug addiction and behavioral addictions exists to help addicts recover.”
- Drug Prevention 4 Teens http://www.justice.gov/dea/pr/multimedia-library/publications/prevention4teens.pdf
- Addiction Prevention: 34 Essential Lesson Plans for Educators http://www.newbeginningsdrugrehab.org/addiction-prevention-lesson-plan-guide/
- Alternative Treatments for Addiction http://www.healthyplace.com/alternative-mental-health/addictions/alternative-treatments-for-addiction/
- Teen Depression – A Guide for Parents http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_teen.htm
- Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide http://www.sptsusa.org/
- Integrated K-12 Drug Addiction Prevention Curriculum http://educatorlabs.org/lesson-plans/addiction-prevention-lesson-plans/
- https://www.addictioncenter.com/ Addiction Center offers the most up-to-date information on various addictions and drug issues. They offer comprehensive treatment center reviews as well as a resource to help match those in need with their best chance to recovery.
- A Better Life Recovery created a resource that discusses different types of depression, signs and symptoms to look out for, and how substance abuse correlates; which you can see here A Better Life Recovery: Depression and Substance Abuse
- Opus Treatment created a resource and support for families who are concerned and affected by the distress that addiction can put on loved ones, see Helping a Loved One with their Addiction
- Alcohol Rehab Guide is an organization dedicated to providing extensive and reliable information on the various aspects of alcohol abuse and addiction. Their goal is to help provide resources to as many people as possible to safely and comfortably quit. See: https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/alcohol/withdrawal/
3. RESOURCES & HELP FOR EATING DISORDERS
- Mental Health Information Centre of South Africa
http://www.sun.ac.za/mentalhealth - Recovery Space (Suid-Afrikaanse webtuiste)
http://www.gethos.net/recoveryspace/home.php - Overeaters Anonymous (O.A.)
http://www.oa.org - http://www.mirror-mirror.org
- http://www.anred.com
- http://nationaleatingdisorders.org
♥Treatment Centres in the Western Cape:
- Kenilworth Clinic: Eating disorders programme. Tel. (021) 7634500
- Tygerberg Hospitaal Eetversteuringskliniek: Tel. (021) 9384573
- Crescent Clinic, Tel. 021-7627666
- Anorexia and Bulimia Family Support group of South Africa, Tel. 011-64628
♥Links:
Link: Fighting Anorexia: No One to Blame
Link: Anorexics Can Blame Their Parents
Link: Brave New World: The Role of Genetics in the Prevention and Treatment of Eating Disorders
Link: Anorexia found in rural Africa
Link: Chemical malfunction plays role in bulimia, researchers say
Link: Genetic clues to eating disorders
Link: Brain Chemicals May Cause Bulimia
Link: Research on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and the role of Serotonin
Link: Center for Overcoming Problem Eating and Eating Disorders Clinic
♥Other Helpful Self-Help Websites:
- Relapse Prevention at the Mirror-Mirror Website
- Real Women is a multi-sensory exploration of body image and its profound impact on women’s health and well being. It is a series of 13 small bronze sculptures and poems portraying women of diverse size, shape, culture and age.
- Camp Sark
A wonderful and colorful website full of ideas for journaling, reading and overall healthy living of the mind. - BodyPOSITIVE
Change Your Mind, Change Your Culture, and Let Your Body Be —
A Body Disparagement Free Zone - The Mind, Body and Soul Network
The Largest Feel-Good Self-Help Site on the Internet. - Self Improvement Online
The Definitive Web Guide to Personal Growth, Self Improvement, Self-Help, Human Enhancement, Self-Actualization, Personal Success, Self-Awareness, Human Potential, Personal Power, and Self-Fulfillment. - Recovery Connection
Recovery Connection offers online pre- and post-treatment and support for condependencies. Offers a personalized “daily check-in,” daily news, daily quotes, book reviews, message boards, and email. - Transformations
A forum for self-help and recovery including live chats, message boards, a survivor’s gallery and a webzine on recovery issues.
♥TREATMENT AVAILABLE:
- Link: Maudsley Method: New Treatment for Anorexia: ANAD
- Link: The Maudsley Approach: A new family treatment
- Link: New Approach To Anorexia
- Link: Anorexia Strategy: Family as Doctor
- Link: Overeaters Anonymous
- Link: Eating Disorders Anonymous…
- Link: Grant Me The Serenity…
♥TRAUMA (UNRESOLVED CHILDHOOD TRAUMA) AND EATING DISORDERS:
- Link: Preventing Child Abuse
- Link: Day of The Child
- Link: Survivors Art Foundation
- Link: Emotional Incest
- Link: Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
- Link: Pandora’s Aquarium – for Survivors of Sexual Violence
- Link: Hope, Despair and the Triumph of Life
- Link: Abuse and Eating Disorders
- Link: Survivors Art Foundation
- Link: Parents & Loved-ones of Sexual Abuse & Rape Survivors
- Link: Sexual Abuse of Males
♥OTHER RESOURCES
Eating Disorders Organizations:
Below is a list of Eating Disorders Organizations that you can contact for further help and information.
The non-profit organizations listed here can provide educational and written material, lecture information, referrals to treatment in your area, and more. Don’t forget to also check out the Treatment Finder for a list of local therapists, treatment facilities, dietitians and support groups.
- Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
2923 Sandy Pointe, Suite 6
Del Mar, CA 92014-2052
858-481-1515 858-481-1515
Answering any questions you might have about eating disorders and their prevention. - National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
Formerly EDAP & AABA
603 Stewart Street, Suite 803
Seattle, WA 98101-1264
Toll-Free (800) 931-2237 (800) 931-2237
Phone (206) 382-3587 (206) 382-3587
FAX (206) 829-8501
The National Eating Disorders Association is the largest nonprofit organization in the U.S. dedicated to expanding public understanding of eating disorders and promoting access to quality treatment for those affected along with support for their families through education, advocacy and research. To achieve our mission, we have developed prevention programs for a wide range of audiences, we publish and distribute educational materials, we operate the nation’s first toll-free eating disorders information and referral line at 1-800-931-2237 1-800-931-2237 , and we continually work to change the cultural, familial, and interpersonal factors which contribute to the development of eating disorders. - National Association of
Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
Box 7
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831-3438 (847) 831-3438
An association that is concerned with and provides a wide variety of programs for the entire Eating Disorders field (consumer advocacy, counsel, education, referral list, research, etc.) - Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA)
18233 N. 16th Way
Phoenix, AZ 85022
a fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their eating disorders. People can and do fully recover from having an eating disorder. In EDA, we help one another identify and claim milestones of recovery. - Academy for Eating Disorders (AED)
6728 Old McLean Village Drive
McLean, VA 22101
(703) 556-9222 (703) 556-9222
Promotes effective treatment and prevention initiatives, and stimulates research. AED sponsors an international conference. - National Association for Males with Eating Disorders, Inc. (N.A.M.E.D.)
(877) 780-0080 (877) 780-0080
N.A.M.E.D. is uniquely dedicated to offering support to males with eating disorders and being a resource of information on the subject. For treatment referrals, support, and information, call 1-877-780-0080 1-877-780-0080 . - The Dressing Room Project
45 State St #280
Montpelier, VT 05602
(828) 318-4438 (828) 318-4438
The Dressing Room Project is an initiative of Emerging Women’s Projects, a non-profit organization for teen girls’ empowerment. - The Elisa Project
8600 NW Plaza Drive, Suite 2B
Dallas, Texas 75225
(214) 369-5222 (214) 369-5222
To be a cohesive resource in providing eating disorder sufferers with a better chance of a cure. We accomplish this by educating Health professionals, Parents, Children, The Community and The Funding Community. - Jessie’s Wish
742 Colony Forest Drive
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-3032 (804) 378-3032
A 501(c)3 organization to help educate about eating disorders and raise funds to help with financial assistance when there is inadequate or no health insurance available. - National Eating Disorders Screening Program (NEDSP)
NEDSP represents the first large scale screening for eating disorders. The program includes an educational presentation on eating disorders and/or related topics (body image, nutrition, etc.), a written screening test and the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a health professional. It also provides individuals with information about how to help friends or family members who may be suffering from an eating disorder. - National Center for Overcoming Overeating
P.O. Box 1257
Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0920
(212) 875-0442 (212) 875-0442
Women’s Campaign to End Body Hatred and Dieting - Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness
PO Box 13155
North Palm Beach, FL 33408-3155
(561) 841-0900 (561) 841-0900
Seeks to establish easily accessible programs across the nation that allow children and young adults the opportunity to learn about eating disorders. - Eating Disorders Coalition
609 10th Street NE, Suite #1
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 543-3842 (202) 543-3842
To promote, at the federal level, further investment in the healthy development of children and all at risk for eating disorders, recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority, and commitment to effective prevention and evidence based and accessible treatment of these disorders. - Harvard Eating Disorders Center (HEDC)
356 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02118
1-888-236-1188 1-888-236-1188
A national nonprofit organization dedicated to research and education, seeking to expand knowledge about Eating Disorders, their detection, treatment and prevention. - Massachusetts Eating Disorders Association, Inc. (MEDA)
92 Pearl Street
Newton, MA 02158
(617) 558-1881 (617) 558-1881
Newsletter, referral network, and local support groups. - Healing Connections, Inc.
1461A First Ave., Suite 303
New York, NY 10021
(212) 585-3450 (212) 585-3450
A non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that strives to save lives through education, prevention, intervention, advocacy and future financial assistance for people suffering from Anorexia and Bulimia. - Overeaters Anonymous
P.O. Box 44020
Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124-4020
(505) 891-2664
FAX (505) 891-4320
Dealing with the issues of Compulsive Overeating. Site contains information on OA, info for healthcare professionals, a meeting locator map, fact file, OA literature, upcoming events and more. - Eating Disorders Association (UK)
First Floor, Wensum House
103 Prince of Wales Road
NORWICH, NR 1 1DW
Norfolk, UK
01603 621 414
Offers understanding and support to sufferers and their families involved with the problems of Bulimia and Anorexia Nervosa. - Somerset & Wessex Eating Disorders Association
Strode House, 10 Leigh Road
STREET, Somerset, BA16 0HA
or
18-25 Project, 20A High Street
GLASTONBURY, Somerset, BA6 9DU
01458 448600
Providing support to those affected by eating disorders; core services include the telephone helpline and support groups. - The Eating Disorders Action Group
150 Bedford Highway, #2614
Halifax, NS B3M 3J5
(902) 443-9944 (902) 443-9944
The Eating Disorders Action Group is a community based, charitable organization dedicated to promoting healthy body image and self esteem and to supporting individuals who experience disordered eating. - WINS
We Insist on Natural Shapes
PO Box 19938
Sacramento, CA 95819
1-800-600-WINS 1-800-600-WINS
A nonprofit organization dedicated to educating adults and children about what normal, healthy, shapes are. The dangers of eating disorders and excessive dieting. - Food Addicts Anonymousto find a local group visit the website or call: The World Service Office at: (561) 967-3871 (561) 967-3871. National Food Addicts Anonymous Homepage — information about the FAA recovery program. Worldwide events, on-line meetings, tools for recovery, 12 steps and 12 traditions and much more.
- HUGS International Inc.
Contact:
Linda Omichinski, RDlinda@hugs.com The center for information and resources about nondieting for adults and teens. We offer worldwide support and programs for people seeking a lifestyle without diets. - Eating Disorders Association Resource Center
The Eating Disorders Association is based in Queensland, Australia. It is an organization of people concerned about the growing prevalence and seriousness of eating disorders in our society. - Eating Disorders Association
Bryson House,
38 Ormeau Road,
Belfast 7
IRELAND
Sackville Place,
44 Magdalen Street,
Norwich, Norfolk NR3 1JE.
Tel 080 232 234914
Members all receive information about Eating Disorders, including the magazine Signpost. Hazelden IrelandPO Box 616, Cork. Literature available on how to cope with eating disorders. 12 Step recovery programme. - Eating Disorders Association of WA (Western Australia)
Unit 13A, Wellington Fair, 4 Lord Street, Perth
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6000
TELEPHONE: 9221 0488
FAX: 9221 0499 - Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia
(212) 595-3449 (212) 595-3449
Administrator
1 West 91st Street
New York, , NY 10024
The Center has four objectives: effective treatment, specialized training, significant research, and increased community understanding. - British Columbia Eating Disorders Association
841 Fairfield Road
Victoria BC Canada
(250) 383-2755 (250) 383-2755
Non-profit organization dedicated to peer support, peer counseling, and advocacy. We also run prevention programs for elementary, secondary schools and university/college classes. We are completely volunteer driven and supported! - Compulsive Eaters Anonymous – H.O.W.
PO BOX 4403
10016 Pioneer Blvd Suite 101
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(310) 942-8161
fax (310) 948-3721
A twelve step recovery program. - Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP)
123 NW 13th St. #206
Boca Raton, FL 33432-1618
(800) 800-8126
fax (407) 338-9913
An organization providing education, newsletters, local chapters, monthly bulletins, regional workshops, and certification. Professional membership. - Promoting Legislation & Education About Self-Esteem, Inc. (PLEASE)
91 S Main Street
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 521-2515 (860) 521-2515
Memberships and Educational Programs, Workshops, and local chapters. Watch-dog of the growing diet industry. - National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance, Inc. (NAAFA)
P.O. Box 188620
Sacramento, CA 95818
(800) 442-1214 (800) 442-1214
Advocacy group promoting size acceptance. Membership newsletters, educational materials, regional chapters, yearly convention, and pen-pal program - Eating Disorder HopeTM
eatingdisorderhope.com
♥Eating Disorders Directory of Links
- Online Support Sites — where you can find support online through bulletin boards, chat, e-mail lists, etc.
- ED Organizations — non-profit Eating Disorders organizations working to raise awareness and provide support
- Treatment Finder — contact information and links to treatment centers all over the United States and in many other countries
- Info & Support Sites — These sites contain information about Eating Disorders and/or referral services and are run by either individuals, small grass-roots organizations or larger non-profit ones
- Personal Sites — websites created by individuals who suffers and wish to share their story
- Promotional or Special Feature Sites — websites created to address a specific issue or promote a special project, book, documentary (etc.) about Eating Disorders
- Size Acceptance Sites — websites promoting size acceptance
- For Kids! Positive Body-Image & Self-Esteem — websites promoting positive self-esteem and body image for kids
- Related Topics — websites on related topics such as depression, sexual abuse or other mental health issues
- Mental Health and Medical Sites — websites not designated solely to Eating Disorder, but contain information about them.
- Site providing collections of links — websites that provide large collections of links to other Eating Disorders sites
4. SOCIAL MEDIA AND ADDICTION
- Social Media Victims Law Center: https://socialmediavictims.org/social-media-addiction/
5. FOSTER CARE/ OOR PLEEGSORG:
- Veiligheidsouers/ Safety parents:
Helpful information: http://christianfostercaresa.wordpress.com/safety-parents-helpful-information/
- Dissipline en jou pleegkind:
http://christianfostercaresa.wordpress.com/pleegsorg-hulpbron-sentrum/dissipline-en-die-pleegkind/
- Die ouer (ouderdom) mishandelde kind:
- Die hantering van besoeke met die biologiese ouers:
- The challenges of foster care:
- The affects of trauma on children:
- The affects of foster placement on a child:
- Helping to bring healing to a child in foster care:
http://christianfostercaresa.wordpress.com/foster-care-resources-centre/helping-to-bring-healing/
- Die effek van mishandeling en verwaarlosing op die ontwikkeling en binding van die kind in veiligheidsplasing of pleegsorg:
6. ADOPTION
- https://www.westerncape.gov.za/service/adopting-child
- http://www.adoption.org.za/
- http://www.procare.co.za/
7. General Resources in Cape Town Area
7.1 ANGS \ DEPRESSIE
S.A.D.A.G. (Suid Afrikaanse depressie en angsgroep)
Beradingsbestuurder: Cassey Amoore
Tolvry selfmoord-krisislyn 0800 567567
Smslyn 021 31393
Webwerf www.sadag.co.za
7.2 AANNEMING EN ABORSIE
Magdalena Huis
021 9483637
7.3 BENDEBEDRYWIGHEDE
Gemeenskapsgeweld, misdaad, prostitusie
Suid Afrikaanse Polisiediens
Tel 021 9183000
Skakelbeampte
7.4 BEHUISINGSNOOD
Vir werkloses:
- Care Mission Belville Tel 021:948 0027
- Nagskuiling Belville Tel 021:949 2939 of 021:9491939
Gratis Verblyf:
- Ganeva Krisissentrum Tel 021:904 9912 / Eerste rivier no 1 Stratfordlaan
- Die Ark Tel 021:843 3927 (maar nie vir pensionarisse en wat toelaes ontvang)
- Beth Urial Youth Centre Soutrivier Verblyf aan jongmans 16 – 24 met gestremdheid.
Verblyf teen betaling op glyskaal van inkomste:
- BROADWAY LODGE cc Tel:(021) 592 1226/80 Fax:(021) 592 1323 Email: broadwaylodge1@telkomsa.net Emergency: 084 761 8765
- Community Mental Health and Psychiatry www.mentalhealth.org.za
- Kingdom Ministries Huis Sonop. Huis Miles Bowler. Huis Hensie Vroom. Tel 021 9819850
- Versorgingsoord Helpende Hande. 24 uur versorging. Tel 021 9195684/083 742 6490
7.5 GEBEDSBEDIENING
- Shepard’s Hope Ministries (Prayer warriors) prayerwarriors@hope.org.za
- International Prayer Ministry Prwarriors4him@901.com
7.6 GEESTESGESONDHEIDSDIENSTE
- Stikland Psychiatric Hospital
Psychiatric Hospital: inpatient and outpatient treatment services
Alcohol rehabilitation program, detoxification unit,
Day Centre for consumers of mental health services
Tel – 021 9404506/4468
Fax – 021 9404443
- Cape Mental Health
Provide supportive services to people with mental illness and intellectual disabilities
Tel – 021 4479040
Fax – 021 4488475
- Verblyf
Community Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Kingdom Ministries
Huis Sonop
Huis Miles Bowler
Huis Hensie Vroom
Tel 021 9819850
7.7 GESONDHEIDSDIENSTE
- Community Health Centre
Clinics in Bellville & Bellville South
- Reedstreet Clinic
Tel – 021 9463790
- Social Services
Omnia Building, Voortrekker Road, Bellville
Tel – 021 9407100
7.8 GETRAUMATISEERDE KINDERS
- Tygerbeer Maatskaplike Werkeenheid vir getraumatiseerde kinders en gesinne.
Kriteria vir verwysing na Tygerbeer eenheid
Volledige assessering van maatskaplike omstandighede moet afgehandel wees en die Kind of gesin moet reeds beveilig wees. Die aanmelding ingevolge Art. 42 (1) van die Wet op Kindersorg moet deur die verwysende Organisasie (in gevalle van welsynorganisasie verwysings) hanteer word.
Die geval word aangemeld by ‘n Welsynskantoor in die area waarin die situasie hom bevind
- ACVV http://www.acvv.org.za/
- Badisa http://badisa.org.za/
- Kinder en Gesinsorg http://childwelfaresa.org.za/
- Departement van Maatskaplike Dienste https://www.westerncape.gov.za/dept/social-development
7.9 HULP AAN HAWELOSES
DIE ANKER
48 Ouplaas Cresent
Wesbank, KUILSRIVIER, 7580
Sel 084 287 9747
Pastoor Heunis
Voorsien: Komberse, klere
Motiveer: met geestelike berading
Reël: Hulp vir hospitaalbehandeling wanneer haweloses siek is
Registrasie no 000477 NPO
7.10 HUWELIKSKONFLIK / EGSKEIDINGS
- Family Law Clinic
Gratis regsadvies in jou woongebied
Asook bekostigbare bystand
Tel 021 853 7994
078 970 9829
AFFORDABLE ASSISTANCE
# divorces
# Domestic violence
# Wills
# Estates
- FAMSA
Tel 021 447 7951
- REGSHULP KLINIEK
Athlone
Tel 021 6935172
Kaapstad
Tel 021 4264126
- REGSHULP
Gesinsadvokaat
021 4261216
Regshulp UWK
021 9592756
Regshulp Bllville
021 9493062
- Suidelike Egskeidings- Legalwise
021 4196905 Kaapstad Hof 021 4011570
- Family Law Centre
021 4223003
- Sentrum vir Regshulp
021 9177400
7.11 NETWORK ORGANIZATIONS
- Connect Network www.connectnetwork.org.za
Email info@connect-sa.net
Phone +27 (0)21 852 9900
Fax 086 600 7568
Physical Address
First Floor
Alexandra Building
147 Main Road
Somerset West
7130
- Living Network
Available to every person in crisis and connect them to a network of partners who offer vital Resources
Tel – 021 9504455
- BELLVILE BELLNETWORK
A network of community based organisations working together to provide sufficient services to the community of Bellville.
7.12 Accommodation Based Services
- Bellvile Senior Sentrum
Rendering integrated and affordable care and community services
Tel – 021 9101250
Fax – 021 9101230
- Bellville Nightshelter
Offer the homeless shelter in respect of bed, meals, ablution facilities and Social Worker
is available on call
Tel/fax – 021 9491939
- Huis Jabes
Safety House for abused women and children
Tel – 021 9816413
7.13 Poverty & Street People Structures
- MES Cape Town (previously BCM)
Christian organization that initiate & facilitates initiatives to assist people in need
Tel – centre – 021 9480027 3 Davies Street 021 9498736
Tel – office – 021 9498736/63
bcm02@telkomsa.net or ilse@mes.org.za
www.bcm.givegain.org / www.mes.org.za
- CCP – COMMUNITY COUNSELING PROGRAM
Counseling & pastoral care to the homeless, high-risk and greater community of the
Bellville CBD
Tel – 021 9485399 (ext 113)
Fax – 021 9485424
- TASP – A Tygerberg Association for Street People
An umbrella body to facilitate & co-ordinate services delivery of street people’s organizations
In district 5 area with Bellville Assessment Centre
(also give food and clothes in Bellvile at busterminus) near Bellville station.
Tel – 021 9485399
Fax – 021 9485424
- No Limits Program for Street Children
An outreach and prevention program for street children between the ages of 6 & 18 years
Tel – 021 9302098
7.14 MISHANDELING
6.14.1 Slagoffers van mishandeling
- NIMRO
021 4620017 of http://www.nicro.org.za
021 9443980 , Retiefstraat, Bellville
6.14.2 Veilige huise (albei huise het plek vir kinders)
Noordelike Voorstede
- Huis Jabes tel 021:9816413 of www.huisjabes.co.za
Suidelike Voorstede
- Sisters Incorporated tel 021 7974190 of www.sisters.org.za
Maatskaplike werkers doen die asesserings.
Huis Jabes – Elize Smit 0834422284
Mishandelde Jeug/Plek van Veiligheid
- SAFE HOUSE
Het in Phoenix, Milnerton geopen op 1 Feb 2008
Akkomodasie vir: 8 meisies (12 – 18 jaar vir n periode van 3 mnde)
Kontakbesonderhede: tel 021 5563573 maatskaplik werker
Twee versorgers —- 24 uur per dag
7.15 MIDDEL AFHANKLIKES
- Hulplyn Tolvrye No 0800 121 314
- Of stuur n sms na 32312
- Love Life: 0800 121900
- Dwelmhulplyn: 0800 212555
- Sanca: 021 919 9557/8
- Tik free 4 Jesus
Counseling/gangster ministry/prison ministry
Soup kitchens/crisis management
24 hrs sms helpline 083 331 9615
Facebook: anton botha tik free
Say no to drugs
Say yes to Jesus
- SANCA – South African National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence
Outpatient treatment & prevention of substance dependence
Tel – 021 9452099/2103
- CAD
Support services for people affected by drug addiction
54 Toner Street, Parow East
Tel – 021 9392033
REHABILITASIE-SENTRUMS
- NOUPOORT 0498431747
- Famillies Against Substance Abuse 021 376 3854 Beaconvalley
- Akron Addiction Treatment Centre 021 785 4302 Capri Village
- Berth Rapha, Observatory 021 447 0908
- Cape Town Drug Counseling Centre, Observatory 021 447 8026
- Claro Clinic, Goodwood 021 595 8504
- Crescent Kliniek, Kenilworth 021 762 7666
- De Novo Behandeling en Jeugsentrum, Kraaifontein 021 988 1138
- Hesketh King Behandeling en Jeugsentrum, Muldersvlei 021 884 4600
- Hope House, Pinelands 021 531 5385
- Horizon Halfway House, Ottery 021 396 1653
- Lentegeur Dwelm Rehabilitasiesentrum 021 374 3111
- Ramot Sentrum, Parow-Oos 021 939 2033
- SANCA: Stikland 021 919 957. Athlone-Guguletu 021 638 5116. Atlantis 021 572 7461. Paarl 021 872 9671. Mitchell Plain 021 397 2196
- Toevlug Rehabilitasiesentrum, Nobleweg, Worcester 023 342 1162
- Tabankula,Corsicalaan,Capri Village, Noordhoek 021 785 4664
- Sultan Bahu, Mitchells Plain 021 372 2845
- Stikland Neuro Clinic, Stikland Hospitaal 021 940 488
- Stepping Stones, Hoofweg, Kommetjie 021 783 4230
- Social Services (Maatskaplike Dienste van die Staat) 021 940 7100
7.16 SERVICE/GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES
- SA Police Victim Support Bellville & Bellville South
It is a network of volunteers based at each police station offering
support & referrals to Victims of crime & related problems
Tel – 021 9183500 cell – 0722597400
- M5 Karl Bremer Rape Centre
Tel – 021 9181321 donavandrews@gmail.com
- City of Cape Town – Department of Social Development
Tel – 021 9187292 or 021 9187255
- Department of Education – School Social Worker District North
Support & train students, parents, teachers/ Act as liaison between community & School
Tel – 021 9383000 fax – 021 9383181 jhfortui@pgwc.gov.za
- SAPS – South African Police Services
Deals primarily with crime in the area
Tel – 021 9183068 / 3000
TRAUMA INLIGTING
TRAUMA HANTERING WORD BY RAVENSMEAD POLISIESTASIE AANGEBIED
Slagoffers van Misdaad
Skakelbord 021 933 9000
Gemeenskapsdiens sentrum 021 933 9005/6/31
Geweld
Gewapende roof
Aanranding
Verkragting
Bloedskande
Hulle word bygestaan en ondersteun in hul nood
Vrywilligers beman die stasie 24 uur per dag.
Hierdie vrywilligers ontvang op gereëlde basis trauma-hanteringsessies.
Hulle verwys weer na Kinderbeskermings eenheid, Maatskaplike Welsynsorganisaies en diensverskaffers soos die behoefte dit sal bepaal.
7.17 VERKRAGTING
Skakel plaaslike polisie-kantoor
- Childline: 08000 55 555 (as n kind betrokke is)
- Rape Crisis:
Observatory 021 447 9762
Mannenberg 021 633 5287
Berading 021 633 9229
Khayelitsha 021 361 9228
Berading 021 361 9085
- Cape Town Rape Crisis
021 447 9762
- Vrouesentrum, Kaapstad
021 633 5287
7.18 Welfare Organisations
- DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/dept/social-development
- ACVV
- BADISA
- CAPE TOWN CHILD WELFARE
- FAMSA
- NICRO
The organisation, which specialises in social crime prevention and offender reintegration, boasts a rich, unparalleled history in human rights, juvenile justice and innovative criminal justice reform.
ORGANISATION | WEBSITE | PURPOSE |
South African Council for the Aged | www.age-in-action.co.za | To protect and promote the interests and well-being of all elderly persons |
Adamastor Trust | www.chec.ac.za new address: www.chec.ac.za |
Commits their institutions to work together to build a coherent higher education system in the region through academic programme collaboration |
Beautiful Gate | www.beautifulgate.org.za | A ministry to children in need (esp. children with AIDS) |
Cape of Good Hope SPCA | www.spca-ct.co.za | Animal care and protection |
Cape Town Child Welfare Society | www.helpkids.org.za | Promote the well-being of children in poor socio-economic communities. |
Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Southern Africa (CAPFSA) | www.altonsa.co.za/childsafe | Aims to reduce intentional and unintentional injuries through research, education, environmental change and recommendations for legislation. |
Citizens’ Advice Bureau | cab94.tripod.com | To be an accessible Service providing comprehensive information and advice free to all the citizens of Cape Town and environs, especially the underprivileged and oppressed |
City Mission | www.citymission.org.za | Involved in feeding schemes, accommodation, education, church planting and rehabilitation of the abused, impoverished and prisoners. |
Focus On Elder Abuse (FEA) | www.focusonelderabuse.com | To identify and prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation of older persons through public and professional awareness to address elder abuse |
Golden Arrow Foundation | www.gaf.co.za | To foster the continuing development of underprivileged South Africans from all communities |
Habitat for Humanity SA | www.habitat.org.za | A network of grassroots projects dedicated to eliminating sub-standard housing in this country |
Halt Elder Abuse Line | cab94.tripod.com/streets.htm | STREETS aims to empower children and youth living on the streets by reintegrating them into their respective communities, and making them productive members of society. STREETS seeks to eventually eradicate this phenomenon. |
Halt Elder Abuse Line | www.heal.org.za | Is a telephonic help-line for older people and any member of the public who suspects elder abuse occurs. |
Ilitha Labantu | www.ilithalabantu.org.za | To end violence and abuse against women and children in disadvantaged communities |
Isisa Charities | www.isisa.co.za | A non-profit charity organization portal to procure national and international support |
Learn To Earn | www.learntoearn.org.za | Through a wholistic approach, we seek to develop people, especially unemployed people, socially, economically, emotionally and spiritually |
Life Line/Childline Western Cape | www.childline.org.za | Committed to protecting children from all forms of violence and abuse |
National Council of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | www.nspca.org.za | Prevention of Cruelty to Animals |
Reach For A Dream | www.reachforadream.org.za | It is the Foundation’s wish to make children’s’ lives more bearable through the fulfilment of their deepest dreams. |
Red Cross Children’s Hospital Trust | www.childrenshospitaltrust.org.za | The Red Cross Children’s Hospital Trust is synonymous with excellence in fundraising, high standards of integrity and transparency. |
Residentia Foundation | www.residentia.co.za | An organisation dedicated to providing homes and care for the elderly and youth – national with WC presence |
Resources Aimed at the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (RAPCAN) | www.rapcan.org.za | Resources aimed at the prevention of child abuse and neglect, protecting children’s rights. |
Salvation Army | www.salvationarmy.org.za | The Salvation Army marches on in over 100 countries around the world and preaches the Gospel in 116 languages |
South African Red Cross Society | www.redcross.org.za | To render service, to prevent and alleviate human suffering and foster man dignity in all communities by addressing the basic needs of the people |
South African Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (SASPCAN) – national with WC presence | www.saspcan.org.za | To provide information about themselves. Names, addresses, telephone numbers of relative societies and orgs. |
Student’s Health and Welfare Centres Organisation (SHAWCO) | www.shawco.org | Youth Development Programmes as well as Health |
Surplus Peoples Project | www.spp.org.za | SPP seeks to be a multi-skilled, efficient, radical and committed organisation, instrumental in achieving a transfer of power and resources to the most marginalized and unorganised, especially women, through supporting rural communities in struggles perta |
The Big Issue | www.bigissue.co.za | A general interest issues-based publication. It is sold by unemployed and homeless people as a means of earning an income. |
The Shuttleworth Foundation | www.tsf.org.za | To promote innovation in education in South Africa and the rest of the world. Our hope is to transform Africa from a resources-based economy to a knowledge-based economy and our dream is to unlock the creative potential of every child in Africa |
The South African Homeless Peoples’ Federation and People’s Dialogue | www.dialogue.org.za | A nation-wide poor people’s movement to develop its members’ capacity to conceive, control and implement their own poverty alleviation strategies via the development of their own communities. |
Volunteer Centre | cab94.tripod.com/volcent.htm | Our objective is to promote the value of voluntary work |
Western Cape Network on Violence Against Women | cab94.tripod.com/wcnovaw.htm | The Network is a collective of organisations and individuals across the Western Cape, committed to working together against Violence Against Women |