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About SF Nelson


Our mission is: "The best possible quality of life for people with major mental illness, and their family, whanau and carers"


SF Nelson formerly known as Schizophrenia Fellowship Nelson, is a branch of the Schizophrenia Fellowship (N.Z) Inc. which was formed in 1977. SF Nelson is one of 20 branches that have been established throughout New Zealand.

We have a management committee that meets on a regular basis together with Carer Support Group meetings.

We actively seek membership from those who are  consumers of mental health services and/or those who are the caregivers or relatives. Membership is also open to anyone who shares in the philosophy of SF Nelson.

SF Nelson - Supporting families in Mental Illness, supports those in need with any form of mental illness from depression, Bi-polar disorders through to Schizophrenia
 

What do we offer?

  • Referral and advocacy
  • Support groups
  • Telephone support
  • Talks and workshops
  • Educational resources
  • Regular Newsletters

If you need help or wish to speak to our fieldworker contact can be made through the address below or email us at fieldworker@sfnelson.org.nz


Branch Office: Room 19 (upstairs),
50 Halifax Street, Nelson

Nelson FW: fieldworker@sfnelson.org.nz
Office/admin: office@sfnelson.org.nz
Motueka FW: renee@sfnelson.org.nz

Nelson: Fieldworker: Michael Lynch
Phone/fax:   03 546 6090
Administrator/
Newsletter editor: Susan O'Connell
Phone:     03 545 8162

Motueka: Fieldworker:  Renee Alleyne
Phone/Fax  03 5287790

Committee:
Chair: Dick Brown
Acting Treasurer: Fay March
Secretary: Kay Grant
Committee: Anne Mokhtar



SF Nelson gratefully acknowledges the support of the
Springhill Trust / Frimley Foundation, The Canterbury Community Trust,
The NZ Lotteries Board, Telecom NZ,
Trust House Charitable Trust, Anchor Press Ltd
Dave Hector Chartered Accountant,  Jorgensen Chartered Accountant (auditor)


SF Nelson is a member of the Schizophrenia Fellowship NZ Inc.