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The South African Institute of Child and Adolescent Mental Health

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Inspiring brighter futures through education, mental health care, training and advocacy. Make an online donation by clicking here.

We are a team of counselors who are dedicated to walking the long road of recovery with our adolescents who are suffering from addiction disorders. These disorders are mentally and physically devastating, often leaving children and their families feeling alone and hopeless. With a little help from you we can give these families hope and above all we can walk this path together with them so that th

ey may never have to face addiction alone again. Donate in kind-if you can offer your time, expertise or printing services kindly email us at [email protected]
Fundraise for us! Yes, absolutely anyone can do it! See the "Create your Fundraising Page" link above or click here to quickly get set up as an activist and raise funds for this cause in a fun and simple way. By contributing in any way to this cause you are choosing to take a child's hand and walk with him down the road of recovery. On behalf of our recovering children and families we thank you.

21/08/2026

SAI-CAMH attended the External Regional Substance Abuse Stakeholders Meeting, a wonderful gathering of minds and practitioners united by a shared passion for people, families and communities affected by substance abuse 💜 .

Ms Chantelle Pepper from the Department of Social Development delivered a presentation that really brought home the tremendous amount of hard work the Western Cape has undertaken to put the necessary structures in place for government and civil society to implement the National Drug Master Plan (NDMP).

A heartfelt thank you to Lucille Keith for initiating this important Forum and for continuing to drive it forward. Creating spaces where stakeholders can come together, share expertise, strengthen relationships and learn from one another is so important 🫶 . It allows us to move beyond working in silos and towards a more coordinated and collaborative response to substance abuse.

When we bring our knowledge, experience and passion together, we are better equipped to support individuals, families and communities affected by substance abuse.

Stronger together, working towards healthier communities.

20/08/2026

🌞 A few more moments from a beautiful Learn2Learn session at Forest Heights High School. 💛

We loved spending time with this wonderful group of Grade 10 learners, who took their Learn2Learn group session outside into the sunshine - and had the opportunity to share the experience with our lovely visitor, Youmnah from EMpower - The Emerging Markets Foundation Ltd. 🌱✨

There’s something extra special about seeing young people connect, laugh, reflect and learn together in a space where they can simply be themselves. 💛

A big thank you to our Grade 10s for welcoming us so warmly - and a huge thank you to our wonderful Learn2Learn group facilitators for creating these safe, supportive spaces where meaningful conversations and connections can happen. 🙌

We’re so grateful to Youmnah for joining us and experiencing a little more of the Learn2Learn magic firsthand. ✨

Here are a few more moments from the day. 📸💛

19/08/2026

🌱 Today, we got to share a little bit of the Learn2Learn magic. 💛

We had the privilege of welcoming Youmnah from EMpower - The Emerging Markets Foundation Ltd to one of our Learn2Learn sites today, where she experienced the programme in action and met some of the incredible young people we serve.

There is something special about seeing Learn2Learn come alive in the classroom: the conversations, the laughter, the vulnerability, and those moments when a young person begins to see their own potential differently. ✨

Thank you, Youmnah, for spending time with us and for taking the time to experience the heart of Learn2Learn.

This is why we do what we do: to help young people discover their potential and believe in what is possible for their future. 💛

18/08/2026

✨ A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS! ✨

Today we officially kicked off an exciting new chapter for Learn2Learn in the Eersterivier community! 💛

Thanks to Lottery funding, we welcomed four newly matriculated young people from Blackheath High School and Kleinvlei High School as our new intern facilitators.

They were proudly onboarded and trained by our existing team of four highly skilled youth counsellors - young people empowering and equipping other young people. 🌱🙌🏽

Already reaching 700 learners each year, Learn2Learn can now extend its reach to another 500 learners in Blackheath and Kleinvlei.

What an exciting day of new beginnings, opportunity and hope! We can’t wait to see where this journey takes us. ❤️✨

Here’s to the next chapter of Learn2Learn!

13/08/2026

✨ Day 3 | Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC) ✨

And just like that, we’ve reached the final day of this training cycle — but this is certainly not the end! Our UPC journey continues. 🙌🏽

As with the previous days, today was filled with laughter, learning, interaction and meaningful discussions. We focused on where and how to find evidence-based registries for different challenges within our communities, as well as how to implement effective prevention interventions.

We explored needs and resource assessments, data collection, and the importance of using the International Standards on Drug Use Prevention to guide quality prevention work. 📚🧠

A huge thank you to National DSD and Provincial DSD for arranging this valuable training and creating an opportunity to strengthen prevention work through knowledge, evidence and collaboration. 🙏🏽

Three days down — and the learning continues! 🚀

12/08/2026

✨ Day 2 | Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC) ✨

Day 2 certainly did not disappoint! 🙌🏽 We continued building our understanding of prevention science through engaging discussions, activities and plenty of interaction.

We explored prevention science and intervention development, critical theories in prevention, human development, motivation, human needs and theories of behaviour change.

We also delved into evidence-based prevention interventions and policies, with a focus on the International Standards on Drug Use Prevention and the importance of using evidence to guide effective prevention work. 📚🧠

Another theory-packed, energy-packed and knowledge-packed day! 🚀

11/08/2026

✨ Day 1 | Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC) ✨

We’ve officially kicked off our three-day Universal Prevention Curriculum course, presented by the National Department of Social Development (DSD) - and Day 1 was a great start!

The day focused on the foundations of prevention, with lots of interaction, participation, energisers and engaging activities. We explored the spectrum of substance use services, what prevention is (and isn’t), evidence-based practices, and how prevention has evolved into a science.

We also delved into the brain, its functions and its role in behaviour and substance use. 🧠

Theory-packed, energy-packed and knowledge-packed! 💡

Looking forward to what the next two days have in store! 🙌🏽

09/08/2026

Hey everyone,

Today we’re celebrating the strength, courage, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. Women’s Day is more than just a celebration; it’s a reminder of the huge impact women make in our families, workplaces, and communities.

Every woman has the power to inspire, lead, care, and create positive change. Your voice matters, your dreams matter, and what you do makes a difference every single day.

As we celebrate, let’s keep supporting each other, lifting each other up, and creating more opportunities where every woman can thrive. Together, we can build communities and workplaces filled with respect, equality, and hope.

Happy Women’s Day to all the amazing women out there. Keep shining, keep showing up confidently, and keep inspiring those around you. Ms Moroesi Dyalom (Social Auxiliary Worker)

07/08/2026

💗💜 Celebrating the Strength of Women 💜💗

Today, we celebrate the incredible women of SAICAMH's women: their strength, resilience, compassion, and the difference they make every day. 🌸✨

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful Social Auxiliary Worker, Ms. Dyalom, for this beautiful initiative and for bringing us together in pink and purple, in celebration and solidarity with women everywhere. 💕💜

To all the beautiful women who were able to join, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. And to those who couldn’t be with us, you were missed and thought of. 🌷

“A strong woman knows she has strength enough for the journey, and courage enough for the road ahead.” 💗

Here’s to celebrating one another, lifting one another, and recognising the strength in every woman. 💜🌸

03/08/2026

✨💼 Behind the Scenes Magic! 💼✨

People often think social workers and counselors just provide therapy... 🤝💙 But there's SO much more happening behind the scenes! 📋💻📞📂

Scheduling appointments 📅
Writing reports 📝
Managing mountains of paperwork 📑
Keeping records up to date 💾
Answering emails 📧
Coordinating with other professionals 🤝
And somehow keeping everything running smoothly! ⚙️✨

😂 Sometimes it feels like behind every successful counselor is a whole extra degree in administration! 🎓📚

To all the social workers and counselors out there juggling compassion ❤️ with chaos 🤹‍♀️ - we see you, we appreciate you, and you're doing an amazing job! 🌟💪

💙✨

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Glen Eagles, Somerset Links
Somerset West

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	07:30 - 15:30

Telephone

+27605092098

Website

http://www.SAI-CAMH.org.za/

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