All Joburg residents to please donate to Sadag this festive season

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) is calling on local residents to help with financial support this festive season.

Founder and director of the organisation, Zane Wilson said, “We are open throughout the year to help people with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and suicidal thoughts.

“During the festive season, although many patients are away, the number of calls do not decrease. The funds will be put towards our operations during the festive season.”

According to Wilson, the organisation has extended its helplines to 16 lines over the festive season and increased operations require further funding.

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The following donations are accepted:

• R50 will enable free telephone counselling to five people
• R100 will help post 25 information packs to callers who have contacted the helpline
• R500 will enable the printing of new Sadag brochures
• R1 000 will enable training of additional Sadag volunteer counsellors
• R8 000 will enable one school talk on teen suicide prevention to take place.

Details: Residents interested in donating funds to the organisation can visit www.sadag.orgzane1@medport.co.za

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