Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 17:00
 Serving Johannesburg Since 1949

Strengthening Families,
Healing Communities

Professional, compassionate mental health and psychosocial services for individuals, families, and communities — especially the most vulnerable.

76+
Years of Service
7
Community Locations
1000s
Families Supported
8+
Programmes
76+
Years of Service
7
Community Offices
1000s
Families Supported
8
Core Programmes

Built on Belief. Rooted in Community.

Founded in 1949, the Family Life Centre exists because strong families are the foundation of a healthy society. We provide professional, compassionate mental health services to individuals, families, and communities — especially the most vulnerable.

We are a professional, non-profit one-stop family centre offering accessible mental health and psychosocial services to individuals, families, and communities — particularly those living in impoverished and disadvantaged areas.

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One-Stop Family Centre

Comprehensive support under one roof

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Non-Profit Organisation

Serving communities since 1949

Registered NPO

18A Tax Certificates issued for all cash donations

Our Services

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Our professional counselling services address a wide range of personal, relational, and family challenges in a safe, confidential environment.

  • Individual counselling (adults, teens, children)
  • Marital and couples counselling
  • Family therapy and conflict resolution
  • Grief, trauma, and bereavement counselling
  • Substance abuse counselling
  • Anger management
  • Gender-Based Violence (GBV) support
  • Anxiety, depression, and stress management
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We offer structured programmes to build resilience, communication skills, and emotional wellbeing through group-based learning and community support.

  • Parenting skills programmes
  • Communication and relationship skills
  • Stress and anger management workshops
  • Substance abuse support groups
  • Gender-Based Violence awareness talks
  • Youth development programmes
  • Community education and awareness campaigns
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Our HIV/AIDS programme provides integrated psychosocial support, counselling, and education for individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS.

  • HIV/AIDS counselling and testing
  • Psychosocial support for PLHIV
  • Prevention education and awareness
  • Support groups for HIV-positive individuals
  • Family support and disclosure counselling
  • Linkage to healthcare and social services
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We partner with organisations to improve employee wellbeing, productivity, and morale through professional Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP).

  • Short-term counselling and referrals
  • Trauma debriefing and critical incident support
  • Substance abuse and dependency programmes
  • Stress management and burnout prevention workshops
  • Manager and supervisor training
  • Financial wellness education
  • Legal and financial guidance referrals
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Empowering young people to make healthy choices and build strong relationships through evidence-based life skills education delivered in schools and community settings.

  • Life skills education for learners (Grade 7–12)
  • Healthy relationship building
  • Substance abuse prevention
  • Sexual and reproductive health education
  • Violence prevention and conflict resolution
  • Self-esteem and personal development
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Our trained mediators help families navigate separation and divorce in a constructive, child-centred way, reducing conflict and legal costs.

  • Divorce mediation (property, maintenance, custody)
  • Co-parenting counselling and planning
  • Family dispute resolution
  • Parenting plan development
  • Child inclusive mediation
  • Post-divorce family support
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We take our services directly into impoverished and disadvantaged communities to meet people where they are — providing preventative, educational, and support-based programmes.

  • Mobile counselling and support
  • GBV awareness campaigns
  • Youth empowerment initiatives
  • Women's leadership development
  • School-based programmes
  • Holiday and seasonal outreach events
  • Community education workshops
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We offer a range of accredited and skills-based training programmes through our training college to empower individuals with qualifications and practical tools for the workplace.

  • Financial Management (N4–N6)
  • Business Management
  • Public Management
  • Public Relations
  • Human Resource Management
  • Beauty Therapy Training
  • End-User Computing
  • Office Administration
  • Advanced Basic Counselling Skills (online available)
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Education for Living

Empowering young people to make healthy choices

Education for Living Programme

Empowering young people to make healthy choices and build strong relationships. Our evidence-based life skills education is delivered in schools and communities across Johannesburg.

Through interactive workshops and engaging sessions, we equip learners with the knowledge and tools to navigate the challenges of adolescence — from peer pressure and substance abuse to relationships and self-worth.

Key Focus Areas

  • Healthy relationship building
  • Substance abuse prevention
  • Sexual and reproductive health
  • Personal development and self-esteem
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We Work With

We collaborate with a range of organisations, government departments, corporates, and community partners to extend our reach and impact.

Government Departments
Corporate Partners
Schools & Universities
Barker Insurance
Future Now Organisation
National Lotteries Commission
Community Organisations

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