2011 Annual General Meeting

John van der Heyden, President of Supporting Families in Mental Illness NZ, on Behalf of National Council would like to extend an invitation to all Members to attend the Annual General Meeting. To be held in Wellington on the 12 November 2011, approximate start time 1pm (venue: Mecure Hotel, Willis St, Wellington).

(Click here for more information and nomination & remit forms)

Supporting Families in Mental Illness New Zealand

(Formally Schizophrenia Fellowship New Zealand)

Our Vision: To carry a message of hope for family/whanau of people who are experiencing a major mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, depression etc.

Our Mission: To provide the best possible education, advocacy and support for family/ whanau of people experiencing a major mental illness.

We believe that families and whanau can play a key role in the recovery process for someone who experiences a mental illness.

We use the terms 'family' and 'whanau' to describe anyone who cares for or supports a person experiencing a major mental illness.

Supporting Families NZ has a network of branches throughout the country that provide information, education, support and training to the families/whanau of people experiencing mental illness.

Branch Contact Details

AORAKI
77 Grey Road,
PO Box 884, Timaru
Ph: 03-684 4523 Fax: 03-684 4524
Email: sfai@xtra.co.nz

AUCKLAND
423 Great North Road,
PO Box 78-122, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Ph: 09-378 9134 Fax: 09-378 6783
Free Ph: 0800 732 825
Email: admin@SFAuckland.org.nz
Web: www.sfauckland.org.nz

CANTERBURY/ PEGASUS BAY
Unit 1 / 149 Ilam Road, Ilam
Christchurch 8041
PO Box 22098, Christchurch 8142
Ph: (03) 3515 865 Fax: (03) 3515 862
Free Ph: 0800 87 66 82
Email: sfpb@xtra.co.nz

CENTRAL OTAGO
28 Ashworth Street,
PO Box 356, Alexandra
Ph: 03-448 9303 Fax: 03-448 9026
Email: office@sfcentral.org.nz
Web: www.sfcentral.org.nz

COUNTIES MANUKAU
The Cottage, 24 Station Road,
Otahuhu, Auckland, 1062
Ph: 09-270 8543
Free Ph: 0800 732 825
Email: admin@SFAuckland.org.nz
Web: www.sfauckland.org.nz

EASTERN BAY OF PLENTY
28 Commerce Street,
PO Box 523, Whakatane
Ph: 07-308 9430 Fax: 07-308 9432
Email: sfwhakatane@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.supportingfamiliesnz.org.nz/eastern-bop

MANAWATU
3rd Fl Westside Chambers 151 The Square,
PO Box 5010, Palmerston North
Ph: 06-355 8561 Fax: 06-355 8562
Email: manawatu.s.f@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.manawatusf.org.nz

MARLBOROUGH
4 Scott Street
Blenheim
Ph: 03-577 5491 Fax: 03-577 5492
Email: sfmarlb@xtra.co.nz

NELSON
Community Groups Centre,
50 Halifax Street, Nelson
Ph/Fax: 03-546 6090
Email: office@sfnelson.org.nz
Web: www.sfnelson.org.nz

NORTHLAND
4 Donald Street
PO Box 810, Whangarei, 0140
Ph: 09-430 3844 Fax: 09-430 3845
Free Ph: 0800 732 825
Email: francil@sfauckland.org.nz
Web: www.sfauckland.org.nz

OTAGO
34 Prince Albert Road,
PO Box 4003, St Kilda, Dunedin
Ph: 03-455 5973 Fax: 03-455 0035
Email: admin@sfotago.org.nz
Web: www.supportingfamiliesotago.org.nz

ROTORUA/TAUPO/TURANGI & MANGAKINO
Community House,
1115 Haupapa Street, Rotorua
Ph/Fax: 07-346 3507
Free Ph: 0800 437 348 (Taupo & Turangi Residents Only)
Email: sf.rotorua@xtra.co.nz

TAIRAWHITI
81 Childers Road,
PO Box 236, Gisborne
Ph/Fax: 06-868 5295
Email: sfgisborne@xtra.co.nz

TARANAKI
Level 3, Devon Centre, 44 Liardet Street,
PO Box 829, Central New Plymouth
Ph: 06-757 9300 Fax: 06-757 3670
Email: sf.newplymouth@xtra.co.nz

WAIKATO
Ground Floor, YWCA Building,
28 Pembroke Street, Hamilton 3204
Ph: 07-839 7069 Fax: 07-839 0175
Free Ph: 0800 555 434
Email: office@sfwaikato.org.nz

WAIRARAPA
323 Queen Street,
PO Box 2110, Kuripuni, Masterton
Ph: 06-377 3081 Fax: 06-377 5263
Email: admin@sfwai.org.nz
Web: www.sfwai.org.nz

WAITAKI
Community Mental Health Service, 2 Trent Street,
Private Bag 50059, Oamaru
Ph/Fax: 03-434 1130
Email: sfwaitakiinc@xtra.co.nz

WAITEMATA
Glenfield Community Centre
Corner of Glenfield Rd & Bentley Avenue,
Glenfield Auckland, 0629
Ph: 09-440 9812
Free Ph: 0800 732 825
Email: admin@SFAuckland.org.nz
Web: www.sfauckland.org.nz

WANGANUI
40 Guyton Street
PO Box 7035, Wanganui
Ph/Fax: 06-345 3301
Email: sfwang@xtra.co.nz

WELLINGTON
Atareira, Level 1, 274 Taranaki Street, Mount Cook,
PO Box 355, Wellington, 6140
Ph: 04-499 1049 Fax: 04-499 1063
Email: enquiries@atareira.org.nz
web: www.atareira.org.nz

WEST COAST
132 Tainui Street,
PO Box 500, Greymouth
Ph: 03-768 4290 Fax: 03-768 4265
Email: sfnz-westcoast@xtra.co.nz

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