The South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA) is the leading national organisation dedicated to combating substance abuse across South Africa. We operate at every level — from prevention and early intervention to treatment and recovery — to reduce the devastating impact of addiction on individuals, families, and communities.
Our Services
CPD-ACCREDITED TRAINING
FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We offer accredited training to professionals across health, education, social services, faith-based institutions, and community organisations. Training builds confidence, competence, and practical intervention skills.
Training covers:
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Substance Use Disorder understanding and management
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Early intervention and treatment models
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Reintegration and family support
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Community prevention strategies
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MENTORSHIP
FOR DEVELOPING ORGANISATIONS / NPO'S
SANCA National mentors emerging, newly formed, or transitioning organisations to meet required norms and standards for substance-use service delivery.
Mentorship provides:
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Hands-on operational guidance
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Clinical and programme support
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Compliance and organisational readiness coaching
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PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT
& QUALITY ASSURANCE
We design and refine prevention, treatment, aftercare, and reintegration programmes that align to regulatory frameworks and proven practice models. Custom programme development is available upon request.
We provide:
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Programme model design
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Implementation coaching
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Monitoring & evaluation frameworks
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WORKPLACE SUBSTANCE USE SUPPORT
& POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
We assist organisations to create safe and productive workplaces by implementing proactive substance use policies, awareness programmes, wellness days and support pathways.
Services include:
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Policy development/adaptation and rollout
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Management of substance use/misuse in the workplace
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Staff training (all levels)
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Employee psychosocial substance use/misuse education
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Referral to treatment
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Substance use screening
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SUPPORT SERVICES
FOR UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES & SCHOOLS
We partner with educational institutions to build awareness, promote early identification, and support safe learning environments.
Offerings include:
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Awareness and prevention campaigns
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Student and youth dialogues
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Educator & school social worker training (ROOTS Programme)
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NATIONAL PROJECT
& GRANT MANAGEMENT (SUD-RELATED)
We manage national multi-site projects with full financial stewardship, monitoring and evaluation, and outcome reporting to ensure measurable social impact.
Our approach ensures:
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Accountability and transparency
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Consistent implementation across provinces
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Data-driven impact measurement
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For more than 6 decades, we've helped people take back their lives from substance abuse and related mental health challenges.
10 mil+
Adults & children supported
100+
Service points
30+
SANCA treatment centres
69
Years of support
STORIES OF HOPE
Maria
PARENT OF YOUNG ADULT
"SANCA National gave our family a second chance. When my son was battling substance dependency, we felt lost and overwhelmed. From the very first counselling session, SANCA’s team treated us with compassion, dignity, and professionalism. Today, my son is sober, focused, and hopeful about his future — and we have SANCA to thank for walking this journey with us."
- Maria K (Johannesburg)
Mitchell
RECOVERY WARRIOR
"SANCA gave me back my life! I am no longer defined by addiction. I am stronger, hopeful and living with a purpose."
- Mitch (Nelspruit)
Noah Patterson
CORPORATE PARTNER
"Partnering with SANCA National has been one of the most impactful decisions our company has made. Their professionalism, transparency, and measurable outcomes have allowed us to support real change in South African communities. We are proud to align our brand with an organisation that is truly transforming lives.”
— Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
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Tess Anderson
FOUNDER - EMERGING NPO
"The mentorship from SANCA National was invaluable. They didn’t just guide us — they walked the journey with us, helping us grow from a grassroots project into a fully recognised service provider.”
- Tess (Mpumalanga)
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