Your light continues to guide us.
From pain, we create purpose.
Every life matters. Every voice deserves to be heard.
About the Program
The Angie Diedericks Suicide Prevention Program supports adolescents aged 12–18 in crisis across South Africa. We provide free, compassionate support and suicide prevention services built from love and remembrance to honour Angie's legacy.
Our mission is to protect young lives by providing timely counselling, community workshops, and resources for parents and carers.
Our Impact
Connections Made
Adults Supported
Children Saved
Angie's Story
A short preview of Angie's life a story of love, remembrance and action. Angie's legacy inspires our work every day.
Children & Teens Help
Please note that the below WhatsApp link is for use by children IN CRISIS ONLY. Please do not hog the line with requests for money or other inappropriate requests. If possible, we will respond as soon as possible via video call only. If you do not accept video calls, we, unfortunately, will not be able to help you. In such a case, rather make use of one of the services listed below under help for adults. If you are not in crisis and wish to communicate, please stick to daytime hours
WhatsApp Support: +447543311638Adults Help
Our Team
Our counsellors are trained professionals, they work or study full time, and save lives in their free time.
Ingrid Temmerman
Head of Counselling
Psychology background from West London & Wolverhampton universities. Founder of the program with accreditations in Mental Health, Criminology and is Disclosure and Barring vetted to work with adults and children.
Elsabe Treptow
Senior Counsellor
Elsabé works full-time and is a qualified Suicide Prevention and Bereavement Counsellor. She has a passion for children and has been involved with rescuing and safeguarding suicidal teenagers.
Sune Strauss
Trauma Counsellor
Having walked my own journey through burnout and healing, I understand how heavy trauma and stress can feel. I now combine lived experience with professional training to offer safe, practical, trauma-informed support.
Julia Burleigh
Counsellor
With an Honours degree in Psychology and training in Suicide Prevention, my goal is to make a real difference in the lives of the kids we support. Helping others has always been important to me.
Siobhan Bellion
Volunteer Administrator
A mum, nail technician, and passionate helper. I love being part of wonderful causes where I can support people in need. Looking forward to helping in this amazing program.
Our Stories
These are only three of many cases where our Lifeline Counsellor assisted and saved lives. Help is only a WhatsApp message or email away. Don't wait, please ask for help.
Student A – Aged 16
Initial Concern: Anxiety, suicidal ideologies, and low mood following parental separation and family financial hardship.
Student A was referred by their mother and given an appointment within 24 hours. Despite initial distrust, they opened up about life difficulties after their father left and their mother withdrew. During sessions, we discovered Student A was obsessing over suicide planning with a timeline of just weeks.
Intervention: We focused on redirecting energy toward their passion—sport. Their mother was brought into the final session to develop an activity plan that would support their engagement with peers and outdoor activities.
Outcome: Transformative progress. Student A returned to playing sports, spending time with friends outdoors, and their mother supported the plan, even cheering them on. They now have ongoing access to our services whenever needed.
Student B – Aged 18
Initial Concern: Suicidal feelings stemming from identity crisis and fear of family rejection regarding his sexuality.
Student B reached out feeling unable to come out to his family—his father is a pastor and the family is prominent in their church community. In his matric year, he struggled with authenticity and independence.
Intervention: Over 6 weeks, we worked on self-acceptance and created a plan for independence after school. We emphasized the importance of living true to himself while respecting his need for safety.
Outcome: Student B reported feeling confident and hopeful about his future. He is no longer suicidal and has met someone with whom he wants to explore a life as a gay man. We wish him well on his journey.
Student C – Aged 12
Initial Concern: Self-harm and emotional abuse from stepmother while in care of biological father.
Student C began self-harming months after her stepmother joined the family. The stepmother had assaulted her multiple times and made racist threats. The child exhibited bed-wetting and visible bruises. When her stepmother slapped her for eating bread without permission, Student C's friend at school shared our WhatsApp contact.
Intervention: Through therapy sessions, as the abuse escalated, I alerted social services. The father was unaware of what was happening; social services intervened and asked the stepmother to leave.
Outcome: Positive recovery. Student C and her father are doing well with no current self-harm incidents. The child remains supported by social services and is rebuilding trust and safety at home.
Workshops & Events
Youth Support Workshop
Join our supportive community workshops designed to help young people build resilience, develop coping strategies, and connect with peers. Led by experienced counsellors, these sessions provide a safe space to share, learn, and heal together.
Learn MoreSchool Visits & Community Outreach
We visit schools across the region to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention.
View Our Outreach GalleryWe Thank Our Sponsors & Volunteers
We thank our sponsors from the bottom of our hearts. These are the individuals and businesses, in addition to those who prefer to stay anonymous, that make our lifeline possible, contribute to our awareness programs, and most importantly, fund our operations in assisting teenagers in crisis with various items they urgently need.
Become a Volunteer
Join our dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of young people in crisis. Whether you have professional counselling experience or simply a compassionate heart, we welcome volunteers who are committed to supporting our mission. Together, we can save lives and create hope for the future.
Your time, skills, and compassion can transform someone's life. If you're interested in joining our team, we'd love to hear from you.
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