Our Services
Supporting Families of Central Otago
SF Central’s main services are fieldworker support provided to the family/whanau of people who are unwell and support and activity groups for people and their families. We also provide community education around mental health and have an extensive lending library which is easy to use. All our services are completely free and are funded by District Health Boards and other funding organisations.
Services and information about other services available in Central Otago and Wakatipu are available on this site. Please contact us if you would like additional information about the services at SF Central Otago.
Fieldworker Support
We provide fieldworker support to the families/whanau/friends and employers of people affected by mental illness. This is a free, confidential and mobile service which allows people to be visited in their own homes throughout Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes.
Lending Library
SF Central Otago has an extensive lending library of books, DVD’s, videos and pamphlets which are FREE to borrow. We also have a number of resources which are designed for children and young people.
Full details of our lending library is available on this website. We are happy to mail out resources.
Support and Activity Groups
The branch currently provides two support groups for people affected by mental illness and their family/whanau.
The Sunshine Support Group is based in Alexandra and meets on Mondays from 10am to 3pm. The Cromwell Support Group meets every second Tuesday between 10am and 2pm at the Catholic Church Hall, Sligo Street, Cromwell. These activity based support groups are for people with present or past mental health issues and their family members. Both groups are free to attend and aim to assist members on their journey of recovery. More Information.
Newsletter
The branch produces a free quarterly newsletter which updates readers on branch activities, services in the local community as well as providing information on mental illness and mental health initiatives. Please contact us if you would like to be added to the mailing list.