Project from Iceland to tackle substance use among youth in George
SAHARA is a key partner in the roll-out of Planet Youth in George. The project launched in February 2023. This article was published by...
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SAHARA provides support groups and free medications for harmful substance use (alcohol, nicotine, drugs) in eight community clinics in George and surrounds.
We advocate for these services to be made available in the public health sector. and for better-controlled alcohol sales.
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Our comprehensive youth wellness program focuses on strengthening protective factors in communities to decrease HIV incidence, substance use, unwanted pregnancy, and violence.
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South Africa faces a serious crisis with substance use. Substance use places an enormous burden on the fabric of our society and health system. Alcohol, nicotine products, and harmful drugs are associated with the leading causes of death.
Join us today! Walk-ins welcome
Our support groups are led by trained behaviour-change counsellors and follow a evidence-informed structured programme. Medications to help you stop using substances are provided for free by a medical doctor.
Where to find us:
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Inkcubeko Youth Center, Thembalethu, Mondays-Fridays, 10:00-17:00
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Thembalethu Clinic, Wednesdays, 08:00-13:00
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Kuyasa Clinic, Tuesdays and Fridays, 08:00-13:00
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Parkdene Clinic, Tuesdays, 08:00-10:00
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Pacaltsdorp Clinic, Wednesdays and Fridays, 08:00-13:00
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Conville Clinic, Fridays, 08:00-13:00
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George Central Clinic, Tuesdays and Fridays, 14:00-16:00
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Blanco Clinic, Mondays and Tuesdays, 08:00-13:00
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