Community Keepers

Community Keepers We create safe spaces for honest conversations and help schools build a culture of wellbeing.

29/04/2026

Thanks to our funders, Fatima Adams is able to provide frontline mental health support to vulnerable learners in under-resourced areas.

Thank you Capitec for your ongoing support 💙❤️

29/04/2026

Thanks to your funders, Fatima Adams is able to provide frontline mental health support to vulnerable learners in under-resourced areas.

Thank you for your ongoing support 💙❤️

Our team at Rietenbosch Primary School in Stellenbosch shared this story with us:"During an informal conversation, a par...
28/04/2026

Our team at Rietenbosch Primary School in Stellenbosch shared this story with us:

"During an informal conversation, a parent reported that their Grade 2 child was experiencing persistent bullying by classmates, and despite several attempts to resolve it, things hadn't changed. The parents were considering withdrawing their child from the school.

Our Mental Health First Responder stepped in to help. With everyone’s consent, they led a focussed, 20-minute restorative session with the students. The goal? Rebuilding empathy, understanding friendship, and learning how to treat one another with kindness. The session successfully facilitated reconciliation between the students.

One week later, that same parent returned to say thank you. The bullying has stopped, the students are playing well together, and most importantly, the student is happy, energized, and excited to come to school again."

This week some of our staff were trained by One Million Strong in their Breakthrough Programme, which is a prevention pr...
24/04/2026

This week some of our staff were trained by One Million Strong in their Breakthrough Programme, which is a prevention program, aimed at vulnerable children between the ages of 11 and 24.

We get excited about this programme because its intention is to build hope.

It is a 12-week programme, allowing learners to receive focussed support over an extended period of time.

Programmes like this are a crucial tool in our preventative work.

As Desmon Tutu said, "There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in."

Amy, Business Development Manager, spoke to the Community Psychology students at the Emeris Newlands campus this month 🤓...
22/04/2026

Amy, Business Development Manager, spoke to the Community Psychology students at the Emeris Newlands campus this month 🤓

We live and breathe Community Psychology - it’s in our name! - so it was a privilege to share what the theory looks like in practice.

We didn’t sugarcoat the message. It is important to understand the reality of our communities and the systemic influences at play.

But our message was one of hope. We remain committed to our mission: to make mental health services more accessible to those who need it most.

We are excited to bring the next generation of mental health professionals along on the journey!

Despite their reputation for challenging conduct, a group of learners saw our office at Cloetesville High School as a sa...
20/04/2026

Despite their reputation for challenging conduct, a group of learners saw our office at Cloetesville High School as a safe and non-judgemental space to receive grief support:

"A group of learners recently visited the office seeking support after the tragic loss of a friend to gun violence. The session allowed them to share memories and receive guidance from our team on navigating the grieving process.

As the session concluded, the learners expressed their gratitude, stating, "We just needed someone to talk to." Despite their reputations for bunking classes or struggling with discipline, these boys showed incredible strength by reaching out.

We are proud that our office remains a safe and caring space for every learner at Cloetesville High School."

Our team at Luckhoff High School shared this story with us: "We have a client who simply never gives up. She joined our ...
17/04/2026

Our team at Luckhoff High School shared this story with us:

"We have a client who simply never gives up. She joined our services in Grade 8 while navigating intense personal and family struggles. Back then, she often felt misunderstood and battled phases of depression. Sometimes, she’d come into the office just to hit the punching bag until she felt better.

Everything changed when she joined our learner committee and our Breakthrough group. She became more confident and talkative. Because of her deeply empathetic nature, she made it her mission to make sure anyone who stepped foot in our office felt loved. This January, all that heart and hard work paid off when she passed her Matric with a distinction. Seeing the woman she has become is truly amazing."

FETCH’s latest Community of Practice, supported by YearBeyond, recently met at Bertha Spaces to tackle a big question: I...
15/04/2026

FETCH’s latest Community of Practice, supported by YearBeyond, recently met at Bertha Spaces to tackle a big question:

In the face of an unpredictable future, how do we make sure that support remains adaptable and accessible?

Professionals and young people with lived experience came together to explore a future where support is preventative rather than just reactive.

By moving away from isolated efforts, this growing community is building a more connected and intentional future for youth support in South Africa.

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15/04/2026

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Our team at Apex Primary School shared this story with us:"The planning meeting was very helpful as it provided an oppor...
14/04/2026

Our team at Apex Primary School shared this story with us:

"The planning meeting was very helpful as it provided an opportunity to openly discuss the challenges (needs) experienced at the school and collaboratively identify possible solutions.

During the meeting, we brainstormed various strategies to address these needs beyond the scope of CK services alone. This included implementing the 'R' component of our model by referring learners to relevant stakeholders and external support services where appropriate, especially when it is in the child's best interest."

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Stellenbosch
7603

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because, Mental Health Matters

Join us in building a culture of well-being where every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community..

We base ourselves in child-friendly consulting rooms, on-site at schools, in under resourced communities. We offer therapeutic and psycho-social services to learners, their educators and parents or guardians.