support and information services

Support

ARAFMI reaches out with friendship and understanding to all whose lives are touched by mental illness. Our aim is to maintain and improve existing levels of support and crisis resolution to all relatives and friends of people with a mental illness, and provide access to support services and information to:

Families
Carers in rural NSW
Carers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent
Carers from non-English speaking backgrounds
Young people, especially siblings and children of the mentally ill.

Support Groups

Small, mutual support groups meet regularly in both city and country regions so relatives and friends can share experiences and information with others who understand just what their lives are like. Carers are emotionally supported, encouraged and offered new ways of coping. In addition special meetings are often held on topics of interest and guest speakers are invited.

ARAFMI NSW (Inc) Metropolitan Support Groups

Contact Head Office (02) 9332 0777, or email us for current contact details of the ARAFMI Group closest to you.

For information about venues and times of meetings, contact the Information, Support and Referral Line on (02) 9332 0700.

The ARAFMI Newsletter helps keep people in touch and informed about new policies and services, shares news about the activities of groups and ARAFMI Branches state wide and provides book reviews and information about latest developments in the field of mental illness.

The ARAFMI Newsletter is published quarterly and disseminated free to financial members.