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Choose the option that best matches what you need today. You do not need to pay or make a contribution to ask for support.

Find Support by Topic

Choose a broad area below. Related conditions are grouped together so you do not need to know an exact medical category to find useful information.

Health Information & Article Library

Our Support library now covers cardiovascular and heart health, respiratory and lung conditions, neurological conditions, diabetes and metabolic health, kidney health, cancer, immune and autoimmune conditions, pain and fatigue, ageing, rehabilitation, men’s and women’s health, reproductive and sexual health, nutrition and weight, gut health, mental health, trauma, palliative care and more.

Examples include: asthma and COPD; high blood pressure and arrhythmias; epilepsy, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, migraine and stroke; diabetes; kidney health; thyroid and liver conditions; anaemia; menopause and endometriosis; fertility; osteoporosis, falls and frailty; sleep disorders; allergies; skin conditions; eye, hearing, oral and dental health; HIV and tuberculosis; substance use; assistive technology and rehabilitation.

Dementia & Alzheimer’s

For people living with dementia, families and caregivers.

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Caregiving

Emotional support, practical help and shared lived experience.

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Chronic Illness & Immune Conditions

For invisible illness, fatigue, immune deficiency, autoimmune conditions and long-term health challenges.

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Chronic Pain & Fatigue

Support for pain, exhaustion, pacing and daily limitations.

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Mental Health & Emotional Support

A route to peer support, trusted resources and professional help where needed.

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Trauma, Grief & Loss

For bereavement, anticipatory grief, trauma and life after major loss or change.

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Disability, Mobility & Practical Help

Resources relating to mobility, equipment, transport and day-to-day assistance.

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Family Strain & Loneliness

Support when illness, caregiving or isolation affects relationships and everyday life.

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Financial & Practical Hardship

Help finding organisations, community resources and practical assistance.

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Animal Welfare

Routes to animal-welfare resources and support where people and animals are both affected.

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Health Education on YouTube

Dr Eric Berg DC

Dr Eric Berg is a chiropractor and health educator who publishes videos on nutrition, metabolism, fasting, ketogenic diets and general wellness. His content can be useful for ideas and education, but it should not replace individual medical advice.

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Watch the featured Dr Berg video

Dr Anthony Chaffee MD

Dr Anthony Chaffee is a medical doctor and health educator known for discussing carnivore and low-carbohydrate diets. His videos may provide useful perspectives and topic ideas, but claims should be considered alongside broader clinical evidence and individual health circumstances.

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Dr Ken Berry MD

Dr Ken Berry is a physician and health educator who publishes videos on nutrition, metabolic health, low-carbohydrate and ketogenic approaches, and general health topics. His content is included for education and discussion and should be considered alongside appropriate medical advice and wider clinical evidence.

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Dr Elizabeth Bright

Dr Elizabeth Bright is an American osteopath and naturopath who discusses high-fat carnivore eating, thyroid and hormone health, iodine, stress and cortisol. She advocates increasing animal fat and frequently discusses butter in the context of dietary fat and stress-hormone support. These are her perspectives and should be considered alongside broader clinical evidence and individual medical circumstances.

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Watch the featured Dr Elizabeth Bright video

Max German

Max German shares his personal experience with carnivore eating, including practical food choices, fat loss, training and lifestyle topics. His content is included for education and personal-experience perspectives rather than as individual medical advice.

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Steak and Butter Gal

Steak and Butter Gal (Bella) shares her journey from vegan eating to a carnivore lifestyle, along with carnivore meals, practical tips and community-focused content. Her experience is included as a personal perspective and should not replace individual medical advice.

Visit Steak and Butter Gal on YouTube

Source note: YouTube health content is included for education and discussion. Stronger Together – United We Stand does not treat any single creator as the sole medical authority. Important health claims should be checked against appropriate clinical guidance and research.

Other Ways to Take Part

Share Your Story

Your experience may help someone else feel less alone. You may request anonymity.

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Volunteer or Offer Help

Offer companionship, practical help, skills, transport, equipment or community assistance.

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Read Shared Experiences

Browse lived-experience stories and practical support articles.

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Find Organisations & Resources

Use the resource directory for professional, crisis, medical, practical and community support.

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Community Discussions & Events

Moderated community discussions, caregiver meet-ups, coffee mornings, walks, informal gatherings and other support activities are part of the platform’s growth plan. Private messaging and paid private peer-support features will only be introduced when suitable privacy, moderation and safeguarding are in place.

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Research & Clinical Opportunities

Legitimate studies, surveys and clinical-trial opportunities may be shared separately when they are appropriately verified. Participation is always voluntary. Advertising or sponsorship never buys access to private community health information.

Urgent Help & Crisis Support

If there is immediate danger or a medical emergency, contact local emergency services immediately.

Suicide Crisis

SADAG Suicide Crisis Helpline
0800 567 567

Open SADAG Help

Mental Health Support

Cipla Mental Health Helpline
0800 456 789

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Substance Abuse

Department of Social Development
0800 12 13 14 · SMS 32312

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Verified Support Organisations

These organisations provide direct support, patient navigation or emergency assistance in South Africa.

Rare Diseases South Africa

Patient support, navigation, treatment access, referrals and support groups.

Hotline: 072 476 7552
Tel: +27 10 594 3844

Patient Support

Gift of the Givers

Humanitarian and emergency assistance for people facing severe practical hardship.

National Call Centre:
0800 786 911

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SADAG Support Groups

SADAG provides free mental-health support groups and helplines across South Africa.

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Support for Caregivers

Caring for someone with dementia, serious illness or disability can affect sleep, work, finances, relationships and your own health. Support should include the caregiver too.

Emotional Support

Talk about anger, guilt, exhaustion, grief, resentment and the pressure of carrying too much.

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Respite & Practical Help

Help finding respite care, transport, meal support, equipment or someone to assist with everyday needs.

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Dementia Behaviour Support

Practical discussion around aggression, confusion, wandering, sleep disruption and difficult changes in behaviour.

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Chronic Illness, Immune Conditions & Rare Disease

Invisible illness can involve years of appointments, tests, fatigue, pain, misunderstood symptoms and difficulty explaining to others why everyday tasks are hard.

Practical & Financial Hardship

Illness and caregiving can create pressure around food, transport, equipment, home care, employment and household costs.

Food & Essential Needs

We can help identify organisations or community routes that may assist with urgent essentials.

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Mobility & Equipment

Wheelchairs, assistive equipment, home modifications and practical mobility support.

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Emergency Humanitarian Help

For severe practical hardship, Gift of the Givers may be able to advise on available assistance.

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Professional & Peer Support

Peer support and lived experience can help with understanding and connection, but it does not replace professional medical, psychological, legal or emergency care.

Can’t Find What You Need?

Tell us what you are trying to find. We will try to point you toward an appropriate resource, organisation or community option.

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