You are not alone
Are you subjected to a lot of stress and pressure which leaves you feeling overwhelmed and unhappy? The African Reporter has partnered with LifeLine Ekurhuleni to bring the youth of Kwatsaduza and Daveyton “You are not alone”, an agony aunt column where members of the public can write in, share their problems and receive counselling.
Once a problem has been sent, a professional counsellor from LifeLine will read and assess it and then counsel the writer
The letters, together with the reply from the counsellor, will be posted on the African Reporter’s website and some will be placed in the newspaper once a month.
Members of the public, who are in need of help, can email their problems to tmuteme@caxton.co.za or inbox the African Reporter on Facebook.
LifeLine Ekurhuleni was initially established in 1970.
The organisation was established out of a need for community members to access a 24-hour telephonic service that could assist them in addressing emotional and social stress as well as trauma and loss.
These services have since grown to include both telephonic and face to face interventions offered throughout Ekurhuleni with service points in Benoni, Tsakane, and Duduza.
The majority of services focus on assisting victims of domestic violence, rape, human trafficking and child abuse.
LifeLine Ekurhuleni is a leader in developing personnel skills and promoting emotional wellness for the healing and transformation of individuals and communities.
Members of the public who need telephonic or face to face counselling should contact the counselling line on 011 422 4242.
Contact the LifeLine Ekurhuleni office on 011 421 0384 or email lifelineoffice@gmail.com
Disclaimer
– The views expressed on this platform are not the views of African Reporter or LifeLine Ekurhuleni and readers are advised to draw their own conclusion.
– Letters must not be more than 200 words.
– Members of the public can be anonymous.
– The African Reporter reserves the right not to publish letters on its website or in the newspaper.
