Support Groups

Chronic Pain Support Foundation   (cpsf.iws.co.nz)  

Do you or someone you love suffer from chronic pain? You don't have to suffer alone: the Chronic Pain Support Foundation offers friendship, support, information and resources.

Skylight   (www.skylight.org.nz)  

New Zealand agency supporting children and young people who are facing change, loss and grief.

M E / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Group   (canterbury.cyberplace.co.nz/community/MECFS/)  

Support group for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers.

Essentially Men Network   (www.essentiallymen.net)  

Supports men in transition to make positive lifestyle changes and develop emotional ability. The programme is widely respected in the counselling and human development networks in New Zealand.

New Zealand Organisation for Rare Disorders   (www.nzord.org.nz)  

The NZORD offers support for those suffering from a rare disorder in New Zealand, providing resources and information for rare disease support groups.

Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition   (www.breastcancer.org.nz)  

The BCAC is a united consumer voice working to make world class detection, treatment and care accessible to all those affected by breast cancer in Aotearoa, New Zealand. They provide information, support and representation, empowering those with breast cancer to make informed choices about their treatment and care.

GreenCross   (www.greencross.org.nz)  

The Medicinal Cannabis Support Group of New Zealand is a patient orientated organisation committed to making cannabis legally available for medicinal purposes.

Kidney Kids Support Group   (www.kidneykids.org.nz)  

A group of New Zealand parents and children, who are dealing with kidney issues, and who get together to share problems, solutions, good times and sometimes even cake.

Wellington Samaritans   (www.samaritans.org.nz)  

Samaritans is a service available to people who want confidential listening and support. Samaritans offer compassion and understanding, and will listen to whatever is troubling you. They're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

NZORDgroups   (www.nzordgroups.org.nz)  

A site provided by NZORD, the New Zealand Organisation for Rare Disorders, providing support groups with subsidised template Web sites so that they can be more effective and efficient. Visit the site for links to existing support groups.

Waikato Burn Support   (www.burnsupport.org.nz)  

Dedicated to providing burn injured persons and their families throughout New Zealand with support and assistance, both during and after hospitalisation. The organisation assists them to return to normal lives within their community.

Crohn's & Colitis Support Group   (www.ccsg.org.nz)  

Providing support and information to people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

Waitakere Women's Centre   (www.wwcnz.co.nz)  

A women's care centre offering support groups and programmes including a family violence group, a programme for girls, a lesbian support group and a post natal distress support group. They also offer a telephone service, counselling, a drop-in centre and women's health checks.

Miscarriage Support Auckland   (www.miscarriagesupport.org.nz)  

Miscarriage Support Auckland Inc. is an independent non-profit organisation (NGO) run by a small group of women, who have themselves miscarried. They offer comforting, comprehensive and practical information to help other women and their families cope with the grief of miscarriage as well as for subsequent pregnancies.

At Home Care   (www.athomecare.co.nz)  

Find home help and elder care products, services and businesses for retired and elderly people in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa and New Plymouth areas.

The Dyspraxia Support Group   (www.dyspraxia.org.nz)  

A support group aiming to help children with Developmental Dyspraxia to learn, to achieve their potentials, and ultimately to lead a happy, satisfying adult life.

Kiwi Enuresis Encopresis Association   (www.keea.org.nz)  

A national organisation formed to support families in New Zealand who have children with bedwetting and soiling problems.

IRONZ : The New Zealand Haemochromatosis Support & Awareness Group   (www.ironz.org.nz)  

Hemochromatosis is a disorder of iron regulation or metabolism in the body, resulting in a buildup of excess iron in the body's tissue. In New Zealand 1 in 200 people suffer from this disorder. IRONZ encourages awareness and runs a support group which meets regularly.

NZORDforums   (www.nzordforums.org.nz)  

Forums for rare disorder support groups and those wanting to find out more about rare medical disorders.

Debra New Zealand   (www.debra.org.nz)  

An organisation offering support to sufferers and the families of those with Epidermolysis Bullosa, an incapacitating genetic disorder.

Agoraphobic Support Group   (www.agoraphobia.org.nz)  

A Canterbury support group assisting people experiencing agoraphobia and panic attacks in Christchurch.

Pregnancy Help   (www.pregnancyhelp.org.nz)  

Providers of confidential support for pregnant women and their families. Their services include telephone support, counselling, practical assistance, equipment and clothing.

Inner City Women's Group   (www.innercitywomensgroup.org.nz)  

Established in 1988 to support women experiencing family violence. Since then a wider range of programmes have been developed.

Eating Disorders Association of NZ   (www.ed.org.nz)  

EDANZ is an Auckland based group providing support to families in which a member suffers from an eating disorder.

Lupus Care & Support   (www.lupussupport.org.nz)  

An incorporated society whose emphasis is on care and support for people with lupus and/or associated diseases throughout New Zealand.