Indlela Mental Health

Indlela Mental Health IMH was established in 1939 in response to the needs highlighted by learning partners with intellectual & psychosocial disabilities & their families.

From onset, the organisation rendered holistic services, not discriminating on basis of race or religion.

Geraldine Williams was discharged, from Herberg Psychosocial Rehabilitation Centre in Hillside, last year and successful...
12/01/2026

Geraldine Williams was discharged, from Herberg Psychosocial Rehabilitation Centre in Hillside, last year and successfully reintegrated back into her community. Since then, she has been doing exceptionally well and continues to thrive with the support of her family.

We are incredibly proud of how far she has come on her journey. Her strength, resilience, and growth are truly inspiring, and the glow says it all ✨

Some of our residents who spent the festive season at Herberg Psychosocial Rehabilitation Centre in Hillside enjoying a ...
12/01/2026

Some of our residents who spent the festive season at Herberg Psychosocial Rehabilitation Centre in Hillside enjoying a delicious lunch lovingly prepared by the house parent.

A special shout-out to Yolo, our talented chef and baker, who baked what the residents declared one of the best Madeira cakes they’ve ever tasted! 🍰

Moments like these remind us that care, consistency, and good food nourish both body and soul. 💚

As we step into 2026, and a brand new school year starts next week, we want you to remember:It’s not the children.It’s n...
05/01/2026

As we step into 2026, and a brand new school year starts next week, we want you to remember:

It’s not the children.
It’s not a lack of love.
It’s the responsibility.

The mental load of remembering, planning, holding it all together — every single day.

It’s the invisible work:
the meals, the mess, the appointments, the emotional regulation,
the constant awareness of everyone else’s needs.

Many parents don’t need time away from their children —
they need relief from the pressure.

The pressure to manage everything.
To stay on top of it all.
To be present while feeling stretched thin.

At Indlela Mental Health, we want to remind you:
this experience is valid.
You are not failing — you are carrying a lot.
Support doesn’t mean you love your children any less.
It means you are human.



We’re back and ready to support you 💚Indlela Mental Health is officially open again after the festive break.Please see t...
05/01/2026

We’re back and ready to support you 💚

Indlela Mental Health is officially open again after the festive break.

Please see the image below for intake times at each IMH office area.

As the 2025 slows down, pause for a moment…🌿 What is one small thing that helped you get through this year?Big or small ...
30/12/2025

As the 2025 slows down, pause for a moment…

🌿 What is one small thing that helped you get through this year?

Big or small - it all counts.

✨ Mental Health & Moving Into the New Year ✨As we approach the end of 2025, many people feel a mix of reflection, reli...
29/12/2025



✨ Mental Health & Moving Into the New Year ✨

As we approach the end of 2025, many people feel a mix of reflection, relief, pressure, and uncertainty. The space between “what was” and “what’s next” can feel heavy, and that’s okay.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before the new year begins. Growth isn’t about resolutions or perfection; it’s about awareness, compassion, and taking one small step at a time.

As you move into the new year, we invite you to:
🌱 Reflect gently - without judgment
🌱 Release what no longer serves you
🌱 Set intentions that honour your mental and emotional wellbeing
🌱 Ask for support when you need it
Your mental health matters - today, tomorrow, and into the year ahead. Wherever you are on your journey, Indlela Mental Health is here to walk alongside you.

💚 Be kind to yourself as you step forward.







Merry Christmas from all of us at Indlela Mental Health!May this season bring you moments of peace, hope, and meaningful...
25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Indlela Mental Health!

May this season bring you moments of peace, hope, and meaningful connection. We encourage you to be gentle with yourself and others, and to prioritise your mental and emotional wellbeing during the holidays.

Thank you for allowing us to walk this journey with you.

🎄✨ Christmas Eve can stir up many emotions, joy, nostalgia, hope, and sometimes a little heaviness too.Whatever you’re f...
24/12/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Eve can stir up many emotions, joy, nostalgia, hope, and sometimes a little heaviness too.

Whatever you’re feeling today is valid. Mental health doesn’t take a holiday, and that’s okay.

Take a deep breath. Slow down. Celebrate the small moments, a warm cup of tea, a quiet laugh, a message from someone who cares. You don’t have to do it all or feel it all to be “okay.”

💚 Be kind to yourself
💚 Stay connected in ways that feel safe
💚 Rest when you need to
💚 Reach out if things feel overwhelming

This season is about compassion, and that includes compassion for yourself. You are doing the best you can, and that is enough.

🌿 To everyone in the helping professions this festive season 🌿As the year winds down and Christmas approaches, we want t...
23/12/2025

🌿 To everyone in the helping professions this festive season 🌿

As the year winds down and Christmas approaches, we want to pause and acknowledge you, the caregivers, counsellors, social workers, nurses, psychologists, doctors, educators, first responders, SAPS members, and all those who spend their days holding space for others.

While the world slows down, your hearts often stay on high alert. Christmas can be emotionally heavy, bringing grief, exhaustion, loneliness, and reminders of the year that has been. Even helpers need help sometimes.

This season, we encourage you to:
✨ Rest without guilt
✨ Set gentle boundaries
✨ Check in with your own mental health
✨ Ask for support when you need it

You are not weak for feeling tired. You are human.
Taking care of yourself is not selfish — it is essential.

At Indlela Mental Health, we see you, we honour you, and we remind you that your wellbeing matters too. 🤍

📞 Indlela Mental Health (Gqeberha)
• 041 365 0502
📞 SAPS (South African Police Service) – Local Stations
• SAPS Mount Road Police Station: 041 394 6000
• SAPS New Brighton Police Station: 041 394 7315
• SAPS Algoa Park Police Station: 041 394 7201
• SAPS Motherwell: 041 407 6408
📞 Revive Counselling Services (Gqeberha)
• Revive – Confidential counselling & trauma support
• Tel/WhatsApp: 081 710 1741
• Email: info@revive.org.za
• Location: 311 Cape Road, Newton Business Centre

Please remember — it’s okay to take a breath, to reach out, and to lean on support. You matter. 💚

🧠 Mental Health Matters - Today and Every Day 🧠Mental health affects how we think, feel, cope, connect with others, and ...
22/12/2025

🧠 Mental Health Matters - Today and Every Day 🧠

Mental health affects how we think, feel, cope, connect with others, and show up in the world. Just like physical health, it needs care, understanding, and support, not stigma or silence.

When mental health is prioritised: ✨ Individuals feel empowered to seek help
✨ Families grow stronger through understanding
✨ Communities become safer, kinder, and more resilient

At Indlela Mental Health we believe that caring for your mental wellbeing is not a luxury, it’s essential. Asking for help is a sign of strength, and no one should have to walk their journey alone.

Let’s keep the conversation going. Check in on yourself. Check in on others. Together, we can create a culture where mental health truly matters. 💚

👕✨ Clothing Drive Success at Indlela Mental Health ✨👚IMH would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who cont...
19/12/2025

👕✨ Clothing Drive Success at Indlela Mental Health ✨👚

IMH would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the successful clothing drives held at our IMH Cotswold office and Bloempark Clinic 🙏

Because of your generosity, so many community members benefitted, receiving much needed clothing, warmth, and dignity 🤍

The compassion and support shown truly highlight the power of community when we come together.

We are hopeful and excited, with every intention of hosting this clothing drive again in 2026 🌱

If you have clothing you would like to donate (any sizes welcome), please feel free to contact IMH in the new year:
📞 041 365 0502
📧 info@indlela.org.za
🌐 www.indlela.org.za

👉 Keep an eye on our social media pages for updates and more information closer to the time!

Thank you for helping us make a meaningful difference 💚

🎄 Festive Season Office Closure Notice 🎄Please note that Indlela Mental Health will be closing for the festive season on...
17/12/2025

🎄 Festive Season Office Closure Notice 🎄

Please note that Indlela Mental Health will be closing for the festive season on Friday, 19 December 2025 at 13:00 and will reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026.

We thank our clients, partners, and community for your support this year. Wishing you a joyful, safe, and nurturing festive season 💚

If you or someone you care about needs urgent support while we are closed, please contact the following local emergency services in Gqeberha / Nelson Mandela Bay:

📞 Emergency Contact Numbers (Gqeberha):
• SAPS Emergency: 10111 🚓
• National Emergency (from mobile): 112 🚨
• Ambulance / Medical Emergency: 10177 🚑
• Nelson Mandela Bay Fire & Rescue: 0800 555 777 🔥
• Emotional Crisis & Counselling Support:
Revive – Empowering Emotional Change (Gqeberha): 081 710 1741 (Call or WhatsApp)

Please do not hesitate to reach out if immediate help is needed, support is available.

Please only dial emergency services for real emergencies — keeping lines open helps those in immediate danger.

We look forward to supporting you again in the new year! ✨

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21 William Street, Cotswold
Port Elizabeth
6045

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 14:00

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