About this website
The Bridge Project is an independent South African resource website helping people understand substance-use support, harm reduction, rehab options, crisis pathways, and where to find appropriate help.
We are not a rehab, treatment facility, clinic, medical provider, counselling service, emergency service, or crisis line. We do not diagnose, prescribe, provide detox, admit clients, manage emergencies, or offer case management. Information is provided for education and navigation only.
Who runs the site
The Bridge Project is currently operated as an independent, unregistered project based in South Africa. It is run by people with lived and clinical experience of substance use in South Africa. Where individual authors contribute (e.g. Dr Sheridan Walter on clinical articles), they are credited on the article.
Why it exists
South Africa has world-class clinicians, NGOs, harm-reduction projects and helplines — and people who cannot find any of them when they need to. We exist to lower that barrier with plain-language information and a navigable directory.
What this site provides
- Educational articles about substances, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery.
- Printable patient handouts.
- A directory of services (rehabs, clinics, NGOs, harm-reduction services, support groups, therapists).
- Verified emergency and helpline numbers.
What it does not provide
- No medical, psychiatric, psychological, or legal advice.
- No therapist–client or doctor–patient relationship.
- No emergencies, crisis intervention, or admissions.
- No assessments, treatment plans, detox, or aftercare programmes.
Independence and funding
The site is independent. We earn from clearly labelled sponsored articles, optional featured directory listings, and affiliate links to books or programmes we trust. Paid placements are always disclosed and never change our editorial position. See our Listings Policy and Editorial Policy.
Corrections
If something is out of date or wrong, please email hello@bridge.project.za or use our contact page. We aim to respond within 5 working days.