SF Otago: Supporting Families in Mental Illness

Welcome to the SF Otago website. Here you can find information and support for you and your family that has a loved one with a mental illness.

SF Otago The Schizophrenia Fellowship, Otago, Incorporated is a non-government agency dedicated to supporting families of those with a serious mental illness (eg. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, psychosis). Originally formed 30 years ago by a group of families seeking support and knowledge about mental illness.

SF Otago is a Corporate Member of SFNZ
 

What we do

We are based in Dunedin and, in conjunction with our sister fellowships, Sf Central Otago and SF Waitaki, cover the whole of the Otago region. Contact us anytime during business hours and our trained fieldworkers can help you. SF Otago is not a crisis or therapy service but an advocacy and support agency. As well as practical, individual support SF Otago has printed and digital media available, peer group meetings, a children's programme and much more. SF Otago's services are free to anyone and membership is not required.