New Jersey Self-Help Group

 Clearinghouse

 

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ANXIETY / PANIC ATTACKS /

AGORAPHOBIA / PHOBIAS

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To do a group search, simply scroll down to your County. If there are no appropriate groups, check your surrounding counties. (Click here for a map of New Jersey).  If you know of a group that should be included in the listing, or if you encounter incorrect data, please contact us at 1-800-367-6274 or (973)989-1122 or email Wendy.

If you are interested in starting a group, contact the Clearinghouse.  We can help!

STATEWIDE

GROW Mutual support group to prevent and recover from depression, anxiety and other mental health problems. Caring and sharing community to attain emotional maturity, personal responsibility and recovery. Meets in various counties in NJ. Write: GROW Center, 4A Iowa Dr., Whiting, NJ 08759. Call 732-350-4800.

DOROT/University Without Walls Telephone Support Teleconference support groups for persons  with limited mobility who are coping with anxiety, vision loss, aging issues, etc. There is a  $10 registration fee and $15 tuition per support group. Scholarships are available. Write: DOROT, 171 West 85th St., New York, NY 10024. For more information call 1-877-819-9147 or Fran Rod 973-763-1511.  Website: http://www.dorotusa.org

BERGEN

Emotions Anonymous 12-Step. Fellowship sharing experiences, hopes and strengths in order to gain better emotional health. Deals with anxiety, fears, anger, depression, etc. Donation$2/mtg. Call Lea 201-666-1009 (day). E-mail: leaea14@yahoo.com

·         Hackensack Meets Tues. and Thurs., 7:30pm, First Presbyterian Church, 64 Passaic St. and Vanderbeck (use right side entrance), 1st Floor.

·         Hillsdale Meets Mon., 7:30pm, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 326 Hillsdale Ave. 

 

Recovery International Self-help method of will training. Offers techniques for controlling temperamental behavior and changing attitudes toward nervous symptoms, anxiety, depression and fears.

·         Hasbrouck Heights Wed., 8pm, First Reformed Church, Washington Pl. and Burton Ave.  Call Philip 201-261-7044

·         Ridgewood Fri., 1:30pm, Christ Church, Cottage Place and Franklin Ave. Call 201-612-8153.

BURLINGTON

Recovery International Self-help method of will training. Offers techniques for controlling temperamental behavior and changing attitudes toward nervous symptoms, anxiety, depression and fears.

·         Marlton Mon. & Thurs., 7pm, Prince of Peace Church, 61 Rte 70 East. Call John 856-983-7291. 

·         Westampton Tues., 7pm, Hampton Hospital, Rancocas Rd. Call John 856-983-7291 or Greg 609-280-6998.

Interested in starting –  A group is forming for persons with bipolar disorder and anxiety. Families and friends will be welcomed to attend. If you are interested in helping to start the group, or in attending the group once it starts, call the New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse at 1-800-367-6274.

CAMDEN

Depression / Anxiety Support Group Support for anyone suffering from anxiety and/or depression to support one another in an effort to remain healthy and to share common problems and concerns. Rap sessions, phone help and literature. Meets 3rd Mon., 7:15-9pm, Marie Fleche Memorial Library, 49 S. White Horse Pike,  Berlin. Call Nancy 856-768-1258 (weekend) or Rhonda 856-768-2030.

New Beginnings Support Group – A Chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance  Mutual support and education for persons with mood disorders and their families. Also open to persons with anxiety disorders, dually-diagnosed and schizoaffective disorders. Opportunity to discuss successes in dealing with various symptoms. Meets Mon. (separate group for families and friends meets 1st and 3rd Mon.), 7-9pm; Wed., 11am-1pm and Thurs., 7-9pm, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, North Warwick Rd. and Evesham Rd., Magnolia. Call Doug or Karen 1-877-313-5050. Website: http://www.nbgroup.org E-mail: newbeginningsnj@gmail.com

Recovery International Self-help method of will training. Offers techniques for controlling temperamental behavior and changing attitudes toward nervous symptoms, anxiety, depression and fears. Meets Sat., 11:30am, Starting Point, 215 Highland Ave., Westmont. Call Barry 856-848-8715 or Fred 856-906-1490.

CAPE MAY

Celebrate Recovery Christian 12-Step. Fellowship sharing experiences, strengths and hopes with others who are experiencing similar difficulties for all kinds of addictions. Rap sessions, guest speakers and literature. Meets Fri., 7-9pm, Seashore Church of the Nazarene, 446 Seashore Rd., Erma. Call Michael Austin 609-886-6196 (day). E-mail: celebrate_at_seashore@msn.com

CUMBERLAND

GROW Mutual support group to prevent and recover from depression anxiety and other mental health problems. Caring and sharing community to attain emotional maturity, personal responsibility and recovery. Meets Wed., 11am and Thurs., 7pm, New Horizons Self-Help Center, 63 Myrtle St., Vineland. Before attending call Margo 732-575-5766.

Overcomer’s Outreach Christian 12-Step. Fellowship to overcome any type of addiction or compulsive behavior, anxiety, depression or loneliness using God’s word as a basis of recovery. Bible study, discussion, prayer and phone help. Meets Thurs., 7-8pm, Shiloh Seventh Day Baptist Church, East Ave., Shiloh. Call Frank B. Mulford 856-451-8698 (day) or Rev. Chroniger 856-455-0488 (day). E-mail: ahfarm@hotmail.com

ESSEX

GROW Mutual support group to prevent and recover from depression, anxiety and other mental health problems. A caring and sharing community to attain emotional maturity, personal responsibility, and recovery. Meetings vary, 4:30pm, Pleasant Moments Self-Help Center, 465-475 Broadway, Newark.  Before attending call Caroline 732-575-5765.

Phobia Support Group Professionally-run. Support for those with agoraphobia or any other type of phobia. Families welcome. Guest speakers, literature and phone help. Childcare available. Meetings vary, C.B.A., 56 Grove St., Verona. Before attending call 973-204-9878.

Recovery International Self-help method of will training. Offers techniques for controlling temperamental behavior and changing attitudes toward nervous symptoms, anxiety, depression and fears. Meets Tues., 8pm, Prospect Presbyterian Church, 646 Prospect St., Maplewood. Call Hal 973-762-0764 or  201-612-8153.

GLOUCESTER

GROW Mutual support group to prevent and recover from depression, anxiety and other mental health problems. A caring and sharing community to attain emotional maturity, personal responsibility and recovery. Meetings vary, 5:30pm, Up Your Alley Self-Help Center, 8 Liberty St.,  Glassboro. Before attending call Nancy 732-350-4800.

Recovery International Self-help method of will training. Offers techniques for controlling temperamental behavior and changing attitudes toward nervous symptoms, anxiety, depression and fears. Families welcome. Meets Fri., 10am, James Johnson Memorial Library, 670 Ward Dr., Deptford. Call Barry 856-848-8715.

MERCER

GROW Mutual support group to prevent and recover from depression, anxiety and other mental health problems. A caring and sharing community to attain emotional maturity, personal responsibility, and recovery. Meets Thurs., 6pm, Reach Out/Speak Out, 2100 E. State St., Hamilton. Before attending call Caroline 732-575-5765.

New Perspectives Mutual support for persons with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, or panic attacks. Meets every other Mon., 7:30pm, Unitarian Universalist Church, Washington Crossing. For meeting date call  David Hughes 609-818-0177 (eve). E-mail: david.hughes419@att.net

P.U.S.H. (Phobics Using Self-Help)  Mutual support and encouragement for persons suffering from agoraphobia or panic attacks. Donation $1 per week. Meets Mon., 7pm, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 465 Paxson Ave., Hamilton Square. Call 609-291-0095 (answering machine).

MONMOUTH

Celebrate Recovery Christian 12-Step. Fellowship sharing experiences, strengths and hopes with others who are experiencing similar difficulties for all kinds of addictions.  Rap sessions, guest speakers and literature. Meets Thurs., 7-9pm, Abundant Life Church of God, 632 Colts Neck Rd. (Route 537 East), Freehold. Call Joanne 732-409-2923 (day). Website: http://www.alcog.org/Celebrate_Recovery.html E-mail: alcogfreehold@aol.com

Emotions Anonymous 12-Step. Fellowship sharing experiences, hopes and strengths in order to gain better emotional health. Deals with anxiety, fears, anger, depression, etc.

·         Port Monmouth Donation $1-2/mtg. Meets Sat., 12:30pm. Call Chris or Lillian 732-495-7453 (day).

·         Red Bank Meets 1st Mon., 6-7pm, First Baptist Church, 84 Maple Ave., Swenson Center. Call Vicky 732-758-0554 (day).

GROW Mutual support group to prevent and recover from depression, anxiety and other mental health problems. Caring and sharing community to attain emotional maturity, personal responsibility and recovery. 

·         Freehold Meets Wed., 7pm, GROW, 11 Spring St. Before attending call Nancy 732-350-4800.

·         Neptune  Meetings vary, 2pm, C.A.R.E. Center, 80 Steiner Ave. Before attending call Nancy 732-350-4800.

·         Ocean Grove  Meets Thurs., 6:45pm, St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 80 Embry St., Stokes Room. Before attending call Caroline 732-575-5765.

MORRIS                                                                                                                                                                             

Anxiety Support Group  Mutual support and encouragement to people suffering from anxiety and phobias. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 1st & 3rd Mon., 7-8:30pm, United Methodist Church, 903 South Beverwyck Rd., Parsippany. Call Flora 973-257-7023 (eve.).

OCEAN

GROW Mutual support group to prevent and recover from depression, anxiety and other mental health problems. Caring and sharing community to attain emotional maturity, personal responsibility, and recovery.

·         Brick Meets Tues., 6:30pm, Brick Presbyterian Church, 111 Drum Point Rd., Brick. Before attending call Caroline 732-575-5765.

·         Jackson Meetings vary, 6:30pm, Brighter Days Self-Help Center, 268 Bennetts Mills Rd. Before attending call Margo 732-575-5766.

·         Manchester Meets Thurs., 7:30pm, Redeemer Lutheran Church of Manchester, 2309 Rte. 70. Before attending call Nancy 732-350-4800.

P.H.O.B.I.A.  (People Helping Others Become Independent Again) Support group for people with panic attacks, anxiety, phobias, depression and agoraphobia. Families welcome. Guest speakers, literature and phone help. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets Wed., 7-9pm, St. Stephen's Church, 367 Route 9, Waretown. Call Cathy 609-971-9110 (Mon.-Fri., 11am-9pm).  Website: http://www.members.tripod.com/~phobiagroup E-mail: phobia@comcast.net

Recovery International Self-help method of will training. Offers techniques for controlling temperamental behavior and changing attitudes toward nervous symptoms, anxiety, depression and fears. Meets Mon., 7:30pm, Presbyterian Church of Toms River, Hooper Ave and Chestnut St., Toms River. Call Delores 732-557-5466. 

UNION

GROW Mutual support group to prevent and recover from depression, anxiety and other mental health problems. A caring and sharing community to attain emotional maturity, personal responsibility, and recovery. Before attending call Caroline 732-575-5765.

·         Elizabeth Meetings vary, 4pm, New Beginnings Self-Help Center, 516 Morris Ave.

·         Plainfield Meetings vary, 3:30pm, Self-Help Center, 333 Park Ave.

 

Recovery, Inc.  Self-help method of will training. Offers techniques for controlling temperamental behavior and changing attitudes toward nervous symptoms, anxiety, depression and fears.

·         Summit   Wed., 7:45pm, Central Presbyterian Center, Morris Ave. and Maple St., (use glass doors from rear parking lot). Call 201-612-8153.                                                                                  

·         Westfield   Fri., 8pm, Union County Community  Building, 300 North Ave. East (across from Westfield Diner), 2nd Floor Conference Room, (parking lot entrance). Call Dorothy 732-381-3712 or 201-612-8153.

End of Anxiety Category

If you find an error, change or addition, please e-mail Wendy Rodenbaugh.

Also see Mentally Ill Chemically Addicted, Consumers of Mental Health, General Mental Health,  Families, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder