Pyc4809 Assignment 01

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PYC 4809 2013 1 Assignment 01 PYC 4809 2013 Assignment 01 Volunteering Organization PYC 4809 2013 2 Assignment 01 1. The organization where I volunteer at is called The South African Depression and Anxiety Group. (SADAG). They are situated in Sandton. Physical Address: Postal Address: P.O. Box 652548 Benmore 2010 Sandton Gauteng South Africa 2.  Dessey Tzenova ( Call center Manager) T: (011) 262 6396 E: press@anxiety.org.za  Cassey Chambers (Operations Director) T: (011) 262 6396 E: office@anxiety.org.za PYC 4809 2013 3 Assignment 01 3 SADAG was established in 1995 and to this date is one of South Africa’s largest mental health support and advocacy group. They are committed to improving the mental health of thousands of South Africans. The expertise lies in assisting patients and callers with mental health queries. SADAG is a non-profit organization, a Registered Section 21 company with tax exemption that has on its board a powerful team of patients, psychiatrist, psychologist and general practitioners. They serve as a support network for thousands of South African’s and has been widely recognized both nationally and internationally. There is only four permanent staff members – the rest are all volunteers. They go month to month trying to find enough money to help carry the services they offer. SADAG operates a toll-free call-center from 8am – 8pm, Monday – Sunday (including public holidays), and runs a 16-line counseling and referral call-center. They offer a wide range of awareness programs, workshops and training countrywide and in various languages. They have a network of over 180 support groups countrywide. SADAG has many goals for the organization which is achieved through providing educational materials, monthly newsletters, referral services, comprehensive and informative website, workshops, and training programs, powerful

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