ME/CFS Canterbury / West Coast Charitable Trust
Description
MECFS Canterbury is a community health and clinical service organisation focused on improving the wellbeing of people affected by ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and long COVID throughout the Canterbury and West Coast areas.
We also provide education about ME/CFS for health and other professionals.
Our charity provides a variety of services including:
- In-person and online social catchups and meetings for people with ME/CFS and their whānau.
- An online support group on Facebook that enables connections and information sharing amongst peers.
- Our Registered Nurse Service provides individual support for: obtaining a diagnosis; symptom management; loan of activity trackers; advocacy with GPs, Work and Income, and others; referral to allied health and collaboration with other health professionals; support for children and young people in the Southern Health School.
- A regular newsletter and access to our extensive library collection.
- Other supportive services including Work and Income advocacy and friendly callers.
Membership and services are free.
Contact Information
Services available
We provide information, validation, clinical support, connection, practical support and advocacy.
Services provided in (Areas Covered):
Buller District, Grey District, Westland District, Online/Phone Service Only
Where is the organisation located?
Outside the West Coast
Phone
Phone 2
Email
Website