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Dual Diagnosis groups are for persons on prescribed psychiatric meds who seek  recovery from an alcohol and/or drug addiction. To find a group simply scroll down to your County. If there is no group in your County, check the surrounding areas. (Click here for a map of New Jersey.) If you know of a group that should be listed, or if you encounter incorrect information  please  E-mail Wendy  or call us at 1-800-367-6274 or 973-989-1122.

If you are interested in joining with others to start a needed new group, contact the Clearinghouse. We can help!

ATLANTIC

Dual Recovery Anonymous * Professionally-run. 12-Step. Mutual support for any person abusing alcohol or drugs and also diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder.

·         Absecon  Meets Tues, 3-4pm, CSP of NJ, 1147 North New Rd. Call Cathy Flanagan 609-383-1190 ext. 309 (day).

·         Atlantic City Meets Wed., 6pm, Atlantic City Rescue Mission, Bacharach Blvd. Call 609-272-1700 ext. 303 (day).

·         Linwood Meets Wed., 7pm, Central Methodist Church, Central and Marvin Ave. Call Jamie Angelini 609-272-1700 ext. 308 (day).

BERGEN

Double Trouble in Recovery 12-Step. Support and encouragement for those who are chemically addicted and are also in recovery from a psychiatric illness. Meets Wed., 7pm, On Our Own Self-Help Center, 179 Main St., 2nd Floor, Hackensack. Call On Our Own Self-Help Center 201-489-8402.

Psychiatrically Recovering Alcoholics * 12-Step. Mutual support for persons who are psychiatrically recovering alcoholic and also suffer from any emotional or mental disorder. Share experiences, strengths and  hopes while recovering. Meets Tues., 7-8pm, Bethany Presbyterian Church, Palisade Ave. & William St., Englewood. Call Ed  201-541-8452.

BURLINGTON

Double Trouble in Recovery * Support for substance abusers who are also on medication for psychiatric problems. Meets Sun., Mon. and Wed., 8:30pm, Hampton Hospital, Cafeteria, 650 Rancocas Rd., Westampton. Call Greg Pryor 609-267-7000 ext. 2148 (day).

CAMDEN

Dual Recovery Anonymous * Professionally-run. 12-Step. Mutual support for any person abusing alcohol or drugs and also diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder.

·         Cherry Hill Meetings Wed., 3:30-4:30pm, MICA Club, 498 Marlboro Ave. Before attending call 856-662-0955 (voice/TDD; day).

·         Westmont Meets Mon., 8pm, Starting Point, 215 Highland Ave. Call Tom 856-495-2676.

CUMBERLAND

Dual Recovery Anonymous 12-Step. Assists consumers who suffer a severe and persistent mental illness to work on their recovery from addiction to substances. Meets Tues., 1-3pm, Special Needs Adult Partial Care Program, Cumberland County Guidance Center, 2038 Carmel Rd., Millville. Call 856-825-6810 ext. 269.

ESSEX

Double Trouble in Recovery * Professionally-run. Support for substance abusers who are also on medication for psychiatric problems. Meets Mon., 4:30-5:30pm, Where Peaceful Waters Flow,  47 Cleveland St., Orange. Call Richard 973-677-7700 (day) or 973-651-7382.

MICA Support Group 12-Step. Support to help those who have dual disorders of recovery from an alcohol/drug addiction and also in recovery from a psychiatric illness. Meets Wed., 5:30-6:30pm, Pleasant Moments Self-Help Center, 465 Broadway, Conference Room, Newark. Call Scott 973-751-5922.

HUDSON

Double Trouble in Recovery 12-Step. Support and encouragement for those who are chemically addicted and are also in recovery from a psychiatric illness. Meets Wed., 6:45-8pm and Sat., 1:30pm, Hudson County Self-Help Center, 880 Bergen Ave., Suite 605, Jersey City. Call 201-420-8013.

MERCER 

DREAAMER’s Club * Discussion, Reflection & Enlightenment for Addictions, Alcoholism, Mental & Emotional Recovery 12-step group for those in dual recovery from a mental illness and a drug or alcohol addiction. Meets Thurs., 6-7 pm, AAMH, 819 Alexander Road (use rear entrance by parking lot). Call JR, 609-672-1159.

MIDDLESEX

Double Trouble in Recovery * Mutual support for alcoholics or drug addicts who are taking medication for psychiatric problems. Meets Wed., 7:30-9:30pm, Moving Forward Self-Help Center, 35 Elizabeth St., 2nd Floor, Suite 2B, New Brunswick. Call Donna Wittmann 609-275-5454  (day). E-mail: dwittmann@servbhs.org

MONMOUTH

Double Trouble in Recovery * 12-Step. Mutual support for any person abusing alcohol or drugs and also diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder. Call George 732-431-6000 ext. 5848 or Michelle 732-431-6000 ext. 4614 (day).

·         Freehold Meets Tues., 7pm, Freehold Self-Help Center, 17 Bannard St.

·         Navesink Meets Fri., 7pm, All Saint’ Memorial Church, 2020 Navesink Ave. Call 732-778-4617.

·         Red Bank Meets Fri., 7pm, Riverview Hospital, One Riverview Plaza.

Double Trouble Dual Recovery * 12-Step. Mutual support for any person addicted to alcohol or drugs and also diagnosed with a psychiatric or emotional illness. Meets Mon. and Thurs., 10:15-11am, Park Place Program, 1011 Bonn Street, 2nd Floor Community Room, Asbury Park. Call Mark 732-869-2781 (day) or Mike Rafter 732-869-2765 (day).

MORRIS 

Psychiatrically Recovering Alcoholics * 12-Step.  Mutual support for persons who are psychiatrically recovering from any kind of addiction, alcohol, drug, eating disorder etc., and also suffers from any emotional or mental disorder. Share experiences, strengths and  hopes while recovering. Call: Richie S. 973-865-4851.

·         Cedar Knolls Meets  Mon., and Thurs., 10am, Saint Clares' Behavioral Health Center, 100 Hanover Ave., Ground Floor.

·         Denville Meets Mon., 1pm,  Saint Clares' Behavioral Health Center, Room B-1, 50 Morris Ave.

·         Pompton Plains Meets Fri., 11am, New Bridge: Crossroads Mental Health Center, 640 Newark-Pompton Turnpike.

OCEAN

Double Trouble in Recovery * 12-step fellowship of persons in recovery from substance abuse who are also taking medication for psychiatric disorders. Call 732-905-1132 (day).

·         Barnegat Building is handicapped accessible. Meets Tues. and Thurs., 7pm, Journey to Wellness Self-Help Center, 575 N. Main St. Call 609-698-8889. 

·         Bayville Meets Mon., 6-7pm, Ocean Mental Health Services, 160 Route 9.

·         Jackson Meets Wed., 6-7pm, Brighter Days Self-Help Center, 268 Bennetts Mills Rd., Jackson. Call 732-534-9960 (day).

·         Toms River Meets Fri., 7:30-8:30pm, St. Barnabas Hospital, 1691 Route 9.

·         Waretown Meets Sun., 5pm, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 367 Route 9. Call 609-698-8889.

 

MASG (Mental Illness Addiction Support Group) Fellowship of persons with both a mental illness and addiction. Provides a safe place to share experience, strength and hope. Group focuses on prayers and the bible as a basis for recovery. Meets Tues., 7-9pm, Harmony Ministry Church, 401 Chestnut St., Lakehurst. Call Carol 732-657-4814.

PASSAIC

Double Trouble in Recovery 12-Step. Support and encouragement for those who are chemically addicted and are also in recovery from a psychiatric illness. Meets Mon., 5-6pm, Mental Health Association in Passaic County, 404 Clifton Ave., 1st Floor, Clifton. Call  Amanda 973-478-4444 ext. 62 (day).

MICA Support Group Professionally-run. Mutual support for persons diagnosed with substance abuse and a mental illness. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 2nd and 4th Tues., 4-5pm, Our House Self-Help Center, 750 Broadway, Paterson. Call 973-553-1101 (day).

Psychiatrically Recovering Alcoholics * 12-Step.  Mutual support for persons who are psychiatrically recovering from any kind of addiction, alcohol, drug, eating disorder etc., and also suffers from any emotional or mental disorder. Share experiences, strengths and  hopes while recovering. Meets Fri., 9:45am., New Bridge, Visions, 22 Riverview Dr., Wayne. Call: Richie S., 973-865-4851.

SOMERSET

Psychiatrically Recovering Alcoholics * 12-Step.  Mutual support for persons who are psychiatrically recovering from any kind of addiction, alcohol, drug, eating disorder etc.,  and also suffers from any emotional or mental disorder. Share experiences, strengths and  hopes while recovering. Meets Thurs., 7:30pm, Richard Hall Community Mental Health Center, 500 N. Bridge St. , Room 121, Bridgewater. Call Richie S.  973-865-4851.

UNION

Double Trouble in Recovery 12-Step. Support and encouragement for those who are chemically addicted and are also in recovery from a psychiatric illness. Rap sessions and guest speakers. Meets Wed., 4:30-5pm, Park Avenue Self-Help Center, 333 Park Ave., Plainfield. Call Andre Lawson 908-757-1350 (day).

Psychiatrically Recovering Alcoholics * 12-Step.  Mutual support for persons who are psychiatrically recovering from any kind of addiction, alcohol, drug, eating disorder etc., and also suffers from any emotional or mental disorder. Share experiences, strengths and  hopes while recovering. Meets Tues., 9:30am, Occupational Center of Union County, New Building, Activity Room, 291 Cox St., Roselle. Call Richie S. 973-865-4851.

WARREN

Dual Diagnosis Recovery Meeting * 12-Step. Mutual support for any person addicted to alcohol or drugs and also diagnosed with a psychiatric or emotional illness. Dues $2/month. Meets Thurs., 6-7pm, Better Future Self-Help Center, 21 Washington, Washington. Call Elena 908-835-1180.

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