Welcome to SF Central Otago
Providing Mental Health Support to the Communities of Central Otago and Wakatipu.
We are a local charity dedicated to providing "the best possible support for people with mental illness/addiction issues and their family/whanau". Based in Alexandra we are contracted to provide services throughout Central Otago and Wakatipu.
SF Central Otago is a branch of SF National which is our National Office based in Wellington. There are branches of SF throughout New Zealand.
Go to our national website www.sfnat.org.nz for branch contact details.
Latest News
Sunshine Support Group ProgrammeSUNSHINE SUPPORT GROUP PROGRAMME 2010 18 January Artsenta Visit – Printmaking A 25 January Visit to Pinder’s Pond, Roxburgh S 1 February Garden (treasure hunt & walk from gate) am/ Making pickles, jams, etc. pm Ex Ed 8... Read more...
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness WeekOur two main events for Mental Health Awareness Week were very successful with over 50 people participating in the walk along the Rail Trail. Our speaker was extremely well received – she was very brave sharing her experiences... Read more...
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 5 – 11 October 2009Events in Central Otago for this week Mental Health Awareness Week include: Monday 5 October starting at 10.00 am “Walk with Us” – a walk of approximately 8 kms along the Rail Trail (starting at Trail Journeys)... Read more...
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Sunshine Support Group Recent ActivitiesDuring the winter months the group members have been working on a Wearable Arts project. Each member has sewn either some clothing or an accessory. We were very fortunate to have had lots of material donated by the local Salvation... Read more...
Sunshine Support GroupActivity Based Support The Sunshine Support Group is an activity based support group for people with present or past mental health issues and their family members. People can self refer to the group or be referred by their doctor or... Read more...
Cromwell Support GroupActivity Based Support The Cromwell Support Group is an activity based support group for people with present or past mental health issues and their family members. People can self refer to the group or be referred by their doctor or... Read more...
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