Family Support for Schizophrenia

Family Support for Schizophrenia A supportive space for families and carers of people living with schizophrenia

We are a family support group offering relatives and carers of people living with schizophrenia an empathetic space for mutual support and learning. We provide family-centred information about schizophrenia and mental illness through

- a monthly newsletter
- online monthly meetings with expert speakers and an opportunity for questions
- recordings of past speaker presentations
- useful resources on our website dealing with topics such as accommodation and FAQs
- a handbook for caregivers, Coping Skills for Carers
- an email support service for families and caregivers of those living with schizophrenia

Our next support meeting will be on Monday 30 March 2026 @ 19h00. Register to join: https://familysupport.org.za/meetin...
26/03/2026

Our next support meeting will be on Monday 30 March 2026 @ 19h00.

Register to join: https://familysupport.org.za/meetings/meeting-registration/

The talk will emphasise caregiver self-care, boundaries, and shared
responsibility, reinforcing that personal recovery includes both the person with lived experience and the network that supports them.

Compassion fatigue is a common reality for carers of those living with schizophrenia. You will need to develop and grow ...
15/03/2026

Compassion fatigue is a common reality for carers of those living with schizophrenia. You will need to develop and grow your coping skills so that you can provide the right support to your loved one while also caring for yourself. This manual covers a wide range of topics to help you understand the disorder better, while providing practical advice and useful guidelines to support well-being for all involved in caregiving and support.

Download this FREE publication from our website: https://familysupport.org.za/resources/coping-skills-for-carers/

Drawing on her research findings, Dr Fadia Gamieldien will explain the differences between clinical and personal recover...
24/02/2026

Drawing on her research findings, Dr Fadia Gamieldien will explain the differences between clinical and personal recovery from severe mental health conditions, and will reframe personal recovery as living a meaningful life beyond a diagnosis.

She will introduce the “Recovery Mandala” to illustrate how the different elements of recovery interact with each other.

The talk will emphasise caregiver self-care, boundaries and shared
responsibility, reinforcing that personal recovery includes both the person with lived experience and the network that supports them.

Register to join: https://familysupport.org.za/meetings/meeting-registration/

Want to join our support group meeting? Click on the link: https://familysupport.org.za/meetings/meeting-registration/ S...
13/02/2026

Want to join our support group meeting?

Click on the link: https://familysupport.org.za/meetings/meeting-registration/

Sisters Gertse and Juries will discuss challenges facing people living with schizophrenia and will provide practical advice for families, drawn from their professional experience e.g. medication non-adherence, dealing with symptoms, etc.

Family Support for Schizophrenia (FSS) provides emotional and practical information and support to the relatives and car...
13/02/2026

Family Support for Schizophrenia (FSS) provides emotional and practical information and support to the relatives and carers of people living with schizophrenia.

- Online support meetings with experts in the mental health field
- Caring & Sharing meetings
- Free monthly newsletter
- E-mail support with practical advice on schizophrenia
- Resources and information about schizophrenia
- Books on schizophrenia and mental health

Please visit www.familysupport.org.za for details on membership and joining our support group.

As an organisation run by volunteers, your support helps us run our operations and enables us to continue offering our s...
18/01/2026

As an organisation run by volunteers, your support helps us run our operations and enables us to continue offering our services through our website, online meetings, and email support to those who need it.

How to support us:
1. Download the Woolies app.
2. Join MyDifference.
3. Go to the Loyalty hub and tap ‘Causes’.
4. Select ‘Choose My Own’.
5. Search for our name (Family Support for Schizophrenia).
6. Choose us before the selection window closes.

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