Formerly Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW.
One Door Mental Health is the new name for the Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW. Through One Door, people living with mental illness and their families can find an inclusive community, innovative services and advocacy support. Creating a world in which people with a mental illness are valued and treated as equals is at the heart of everything we do. For more than 30 years, One Door has designed and delivered expert mental health programs that are now accessible through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). One Door Mental Health is a leading mental health service provider specialising in severe and persistent mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe anxiety, psychosis, schizoaffective disorder, borderline personality disorder.
The majority of our team have lived experience giving us unmatched expertise in mental health. Our community creates a safe place that connects people. The services we offer are supported by many years of experience making us the NDIS mental health experts. And our advocacy work is putting an end to stigma and makes your voice stronger every day.
One Door Mental Health – Community. Services. Advocacy.
Support Group List
Regional NSW Groups
Place and name of group
Who attends the group
Time and place of meeting
Contact
Albury / Wodonga - Oasis
Carers for social support and information exchange
1st Thursday, 2.30pm-4pm
Café Borellas, Albury
Susan at Carer Assist 6021 5882susan.morris@onedoor.org.au
Armidale
Carers
4th Monday each month
Alternating lunch-time and after work meetings
Isabelle 02 6772 3211 isabelle.devos@onedoor.org.au
Ballina
Carers
4th Monday 5-7pm
Ballina Surf Club
Jingi Wahla Room
Lighthouse Rd, East Ballina
Shelley 0424 229 244 or 6681 4375swestgate@live.com.au
Bateman's Bay - Caring Connections
Carers
2nd Wednesday
Location varies (call to find out)
Julie call 0421 078 485thesturats@hotmail.com
Bathurst Mental Health Carers Support Group Inc
Carers
3rd Thursday, 7pm,
Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre (BINC),
96 Russell St, Bathurst
Christine 6367 9292, zemzem27@hotmail.com
Bega - Peer Support Art Group
Adults with a lived experience of mental illness. Create art and share social support in a safe, non-judgemental space.
Tuesdays 10:00-12:00
Personal Helpers & Mentors Service
64 Carp Street, Bega 2550
Megan Sidey, Recovery Support Worker
Ph: (02) 6492 1811megan.sidey@onedoor.org.au
Bombala - Hearing Voices Self-Help Group
People with lived experience, Consumers,
Voice Hearers
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
12noon
Abundant Life Centre
100 Maybe St, Bombala
Peter 0459183838
Jen 0434688010
Cathy 0401141105
Cessnock
People with lived experience, Consumers,
Carers
1st Monday, 7pm
Cessnock Supporters Club, 1 Darwin St, Cessnock
Julie, 8315 1450
julie.killeen@onedoor.org.au
Central Coast Schizophrenia and Bi-polar Fellowship
People with lived experience, Consumers,
Carers
1st Thursday, 1pm-3pm,
Gosford Uniting Church, Donison St, room 3,
Stephanie 4344 7989ks.wood@bigpond.com
Coffs Harbour
Carers
1st Tuesday 10am-12nn.
Uniting Church, Corner Vernon and Gordon St, Coffs Harbour
Yvonne 6652 8633vmyquad@yahoo.com.au
Chris waves372@hotmail.com
Coffs Harbour Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Group
People with lived experience, Consumers
1st Thursday, 11am-12.30pm, (not January)
Uniting Church, Corner Vernon and Gordon St, Coffs Harbour
Dusty 0408 065 256dustydempsey@hotmail.com
Cooma - Hearing Voices Self-Help Group
People with lived experience, Consumers,
Voice Hearers
1st & 3rd Tuesday
Monaro Community Access Service
Lambie Street
(Next to the Hotel)
Cooma
Peter 0459183838
Jen 0434688010
Cathy 0401141105
Cootamundra Care Recipient Group
Care Recipients, Consumers
Every Thursday 11am-2pm
Old Hospital Bld, 30 Mackay St, Cootamundra
Tanya 6921 6064
Dubbo Coffee Club
People with the lived experience of mental illness
Every Wednesday
10 - 11.30am
Fiona or Sue
02 6882 2855dubbophams@onedoor.org.au
Dubbo Social Skills Group
People with the experience of mental illness
Mondays
1.30-2.30pm
Ground floor
Oliver House
34 Church St, Dubbo
Fiona or Sue
02 6882 2855dubbophams@onedoor.org.au
Glen Innes - CUPS (Carers Under Pressure)
Carers
4th Tuesday, 1pm
Highway Diner,
New England Hwy,
Glen Innes
Isabelle 02 02 6772 3211
or
Miriamdandmdadley@ozemail.com.au
Great Lakes Mental Health Carer & Family Support Group
Carers
2nd Wednesday, 10am-12noon, location varies
Mydie 02 6551 4333mydie.keegan@onedoor.org.au
Illawarra - Pampering
Carers
Alternate Mondays, 9.30am-11.30am
Meeting Room Bulli Community Centre,
328 Princes Highway, Bulli
Julie 4285 0019lynne.hutton@onedoor.org.au
Illawarra - CALD Carers
Carers with diverse ethnic backgrounds
2nd Monday each month, 12noon-2pm
Illawarra Yacht Club, Northcliffe Drive, Berkeley
Lynne 0458 299 067lynne.hutton@onedoor.org.au
Illawarra - Multicultural Social Skills Group
Every Wednesday 11am-2pm
Warilla Community Centre, Belfast Avenue
Julie 4285 0019lynne.hutton@onedoor.org.au
Illawarra - Boys Are Back In Town
Consumers
Every Wednesday, 11am-2pm
Location varies
Mary 4285 0019lynne.hutton@onedoor.org.au
Kempsey -
Macleay Valley Mental Health Carer and Support Group
Carers
1st Wednesday, 10am-12noon
48 Wide St, West Kempsey
Dymphna at
Mission Australia
02 6589 5017Maslind@missionaustralia.com.au
Kempsey Coffee and Yarn
Anyone effected by mental health who are looking for a pleasant afternoon together
Weekly, Wednesdays, 3 - 5pm
Kempsey Riverside Park
Jennifer - 6562 7337
Sandi - 0411 022 137
Lake Macquarie
Carers
1st Thursday, 1pm
Liz 02 8315 1450liz.brady@onedoor.org.au
Maitland
Carers
3rd Thursday, 9.30am
Hunter Valley Mental Health Service Unit 10, 555 High St Maitland
Katrina 02 8315 1450Katrina.thorpe@onedoor.org.au
Merimbula -
Sapphire Coast
Carers
Last Friday, 11am
Venue rotates between Bega and Merimbula
Yvonne, 4474 0900susan.morris@onedoor.org.au
Moss Vale
Carers
2nd Wednesday, 10am
Kate 4868 2755kate@onedoor.org.au
Narromine Ladies Morning Tea
All women with an interest in mental health
3rd Thursday, 10am-11.30am
CWA hall, corner of Nymagee and Third Ave
Erin - 02 6882 2855erin.stageman@onedoor.org.au
Newcastle
People with lived experience, Consumers,
Carers
3rd Monday, 4pm
Sunflower Centre Mayfield
182a Maitland Rd
Julie 8315 1450Julie.killeen@onedoor.org.au
Newcastle -
Let's Talk About Mental Health
People new to the support group
People with lived experience, Consumers,
Carers
1st Monday, 2.30-3.30pm
Sunflower Centre Mayfield
182a Maitland Rd
Julie 8315 1450Julie.killeen@onedoor.org.au
Nowra - Shoalhaven Mental Health Fellowship
People with lived experience and Carers
This group meets monthly to organise local events for mental health awareness and support. Call Matthew for more information.
Matthew ph: 44218002matthew.sproule@health.nsw.gov.au
Nowra - Crafty Creations
Consumers
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 10am-12noon
"West Street" Complex, Nowra
Sharon 4285 0019lynne.hutton@onedoor.org.au
Port Macquarie - Hastings Mental Health Support Group
People with lived experience, Consumers,
Carers
Last Friday, 10am-12nn
McAdams Building
(adjacent to Players Theatre)
Sheila 0408 235 870 mentalhealthsupport@hotmail.com
On Facebook search for
"Hastings Mental Health Support Group"
Tamworth Mental Health Carers Support Group
Carers and People interested in mental health and available services
1st Monday, 10am-12noon
Ring to check venue
Di 0418 652 976
Joyce 02 6761 3222 joyce.vernon@onedoor.org.au
Taree - Manning MH Social Family and Friends
Carers
Last Monday, 10am-12noon (except December)
Mydie 6551 4333Mydie.keegan@onedoor.org.au
Taree - SOYMI (Supporters Of Youth who have a Mental Illness)
Carers
1st Wednesday
9.30am-11.30am
Carer Assist Office
78 Wynter St, Taree
Mydie 6551 4333Mydie.keegan@onedoor.org.au
Tenterfield Social Group
Consumers and Carers
Local volunteer Diana organises an informal social lunch at a pub once a month on a Tuesday.
Isabelle 6772 3211isabelle.devos@onedoor.org.au
Ulladulla Carers
Carers
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, 1pm-3pm
Ulladulla Community Resources Centre,
78 St Vincents Street,
Sharon 4285 0019lynne.hutton@onedoor.org.au
Wagga Wagga
Carers
1st Friday, 11.30am
Leonie 6925 9399leonie@onedoor.org.au
Wagga Wagga - Ladies Carer Group
Female Carers
Every Monday, 10am-12noon
47-49 Gurwood St, Wagga Wagga
Tanya 6921 6064
Wagga Wagga -
Support After Suicide
Family and friends who have lost someone by suicide
Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov
- 2nd Wednesday, 6pm,
Wagga Wagga RSL
Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec.
- 2nd Friday, 2pm
58 Plumpton Rd, Wagga
Nola 0458 224 430wwsasgroup@gmail.com
Warialda
Carers
2nd Tuesday, 2.30pm
Warialda Information Centre
Kristy 02 6721 4197kristy.goman@onedoor.org.au
Woolgoolga Mental Health Support Group
People with lived experience, Consumers
2nd Tuesday, 10.40am
Woolgoolga Community Hall
Dusty 0408 065 256dustydempsey@hotmail.com
Yamba
Carers
1st Monday, 10am
Yamba Community Health Centre
24 Tealands Drive
Helenhopeh@missionaustralia.com.au
Ph: 02 6658 7831
mob: 0429 489 426
