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Soft Light Sleep Kits, East
Run by people who have been through chronic illness and long covid themselves.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
Facing a terminal illness support in South Africa
For people near the end of life and those keeping vigil. Talk with people in South Africa who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the South Africa circle: Weekly check-in ·
If you need someone right now
Help for facing a terminal illness in South Africa
ProfessionalLow cost🇿🇦
Karabo Therapy Practice
Run by people who have been through living with cancer and long covid themselves.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
Professional🇿🇦
Mandla Counselling
We help people with organ transplant and caring for someone with cancer, in person in Bloemfontein and online. Sessions are relaxed and you set the pace.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
ProfessionalFree🇿🇦
Northside Debt Advice, Kimberley
A small team supporting organ transplant and heart conditions. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
ProfessionalFree🇿🇦
Open Door Psychotherapy, Gqeberha
Run by people who have been through long covid and heart conditions themselves.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
ProfessionalFree🇿🇦
Simba Therapy Practice, Pietermaritzburg
A small team supporting living with cancer and caring for someone with cancer. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
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The Pietermaritzburg Men's Shed, Pietermaritzburg
Practical help for people dealing with caring for someone with cancer and organ transplant, plus a weekly drop-in.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
From people who came through it
“Reading this late at night? I've been there. I was right where you are not that long ago, about a year. For me it was bucket list or not. I laugh properly again.”
Paper Bench 3 · been through facing a terminal illness“For anyone new to this: I've been there. For me it was a few years back. The worst part: told I have months, not years. Today I made breakfast, went to work and laughed at something. Bit by bit it comes back. Keep going, even slowly.”
Ex soldier P 81 · been through facing a terminal illness“When I first heard 'months, not years', I thought my world ended. It didn't. You'll have good days and bad days. The scanxiety is real, but it passes. Let people help you. The hospice team, your family, friends. Talk about your fears. I wish I'd done it sooner. You're not by yourself in this, even when it feels like it.”
Kevin Y. · been through facing a terminal illness“I'm only a few months into this, but here's what I've learned so far. The paperwork can wait an hour. The fear doesn't go away, but it gets quieter if you let people help. Write things down, even if it's just a sentence. And find one small thing that makes you smile, like a game of cards or a bird at the feeder. It won't fix anything, but it makes the day easier to carry.”
Jayden D. · been through facing a terminal illness