New Jersey Self-Help
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MENTAL
HEALTH CONSUMERS /
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PSYCHIATRIC
SURVIVORS
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1-800-367-6274 or 973-989-1122. E-mail Wendy.
If you are interested in starting a group, contact the
Clearinghouse. We can help!
STATEWIDE
COMHCO (Coalition of Mental Health Consumers Organizations) * Information, support and advocacy
on mental health issues. Speakers and workshops. Membership $5/yr.
Write: COMHCO,
Consumer Connections Support Network * County and regional support group meetings
open to any NJ consumer of mental health services, who also works for any mental
health service. Call for group information and for other program services.
Write: Consumer Connection, c/o MHA of NJ,
CSP (Collaborative Support Programs of NJ) * Assists statewide in development
and networking of mental health consumer/psychiatric survivor groups. Offers
workshops, quarterly newsletter, conferences, system advocacy, and funding of
consumer-run self-help centers, community services, technical assistance and
supportive housing. Write: CSP, 11 Spring St., Freehold, NJ 07728. Call
1-800-227-3729 or 732-780-1175; Fax: 732-780-8977. Website: http://www.cspnj.org
NAMI Connection * Support for anyone afflicted with any type psychiatric disorder. Follows
a national model, based upon shared insights and empathy. Groups are affiliated
with local NAMI groups for education and advocacy. Offers trained peer
facilitators. Call Jay Yudof, NAMI NJ Consumer
Outreach Liaison 1-866-464-3267.
ATLANTIC
I.C.E. (MHANJ)
Consumer-run self-help center that provides an environment of support,
recreational activities and empowerment that provides wellness for mental
health consumers. For meeting information call I.C.E. 609-272-1700 ext. 303
(day). E-mail: jriveros@mhanj.org
Peer To Peer Support Group An informal forum where consumers
may gather to discuss problems of daily living or pertinent current information
in a supportive non-judgmental environment. Rap sessions, literature, guest
speakers and phone help. Meets Mon., 7pm, First Presbyterian Church,
BERGEN
For Us/By Us
* Consumer-run self-help center to bring together consumers of mental health
services. For Us/By Us Self-Help Drop In Center, 40 North Van Brunt St.,
Room 22, 2nd Floor, Englewood. For meeting information and hours call
201-541-1221 (day). E-mail: arola@cspnj.org
Mental Health Support Group (P) Support for mental health
consumers. Meets 1st Thurs., 7pm,
On Our Own *
Consumer-run self-help center to bring together consumers of mental health
services. On Our Own Self-Help Center,
R.I.T.E. (Realizing
Riverbank Self-Help Center * Consumer-run self-help center that provides
self-help, mutual support, advocacy and social activities for mental health
consumers.
Building is handicapped accessible.
Meets Wed., 5-9pm; Thurs., 6:30-9pm; Fri., 6:30-9pm, and Sun., noon-4pm,
Y.S. “Youth Society” * Support, recreational and
socialization group for young adults (ages 18-30) who have mental health
issues. Activities and newsletter. Meets Sat. or Sun., 2 times per month,
Youth Partnership Group Adult supervised activities for
youth (ages 13-21) with complex emotional, mental health, or behavioral issues
to help them express what they have been through and share concerns. Rap
sessions. Meets Thurs., 6:30-8:30pm, Family Support Organization of
Donald Mays Jr. Self-Help Center,
The Consumer-run
center that offers support, recreational activities, and advocacy for mental
health consumers. The Donald Mays Jr. Self-Help Center,
Independent Survivors Support group to help consumers
socialize, help one another and advocate for each other. Phone help,
literature, buddy system and pen pals. Meeting times and location vary. For
meeting information call 609-506-7987 or 856-625-4798. E-mail: angelgambone@yahoo.com or izzie996@hotmail.com
New Beginnings Support Group – A Chapter of the Depression and
Bipolar Support
Pink and Blues Peer Recovery Support
Group (LGBT) * Support
group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people living with a mental
illness. Meets Wed., 7-9pm, St. Luke’s and The Epiphany Church,
Youth Partnership Group Adult supervised activities for youth (ages 13-21)
with complex emotional, mental health or behavioral issues to help them express
what they have been through and share concerns. Rap sessions, guest speakers,
literature and phone help. Building is
handicapped accessible. Meets Thurs., 6:30pm, Camden County Family Support
Organization, 23 W. Park Ave., Ste. 103-104, Merchantville. Call Peter Burgos
856-662-2600 (day).
Wellness Self-Help Center * Consumer-run organization designed to empower
consumers. Provides environment for learning and growth in a supportive and
comfortable setting. Offers support groups, social activities and educational
programs.
Learning Recovery Center * Consumer-run self-help center providing mutual
support, advocacy, social, and recreational activities for mental health
consumers.
New Horizons
* Consumer-run self-help center providing mutual support, socializing ,
recreational activities and advocacy for mental health care consumers. New
Youth Partnership Group Adult supervised activities for
youth (ages 13-21) with complex emotional, mental health, or behavioral issues
to help them express what they have been through and share concerns. Rap
sessions. Meets Thurs., 6-8pm, Family Support Organization of
Thursdays *
Drop-in center that provides mutual support for mental health care consumers.
Pleasant Moments Self-Help Center * Consumer-run self-help center that
offers support and advocacy for mental health consumers. Provides
resources, socialization, recreational activities and literature. Pleasant
Spirituality Group * Support for mental health consumers fostering an awareness of
spirituality and a sense that we are a part of a much larger powerful
entity. Offers mutual sharing, education, rap sessions, social, phone
help, and advocacy. Meets Tues., 4:30pm, Where Peaceful Waters Flow, 47
Cleveland St.,
Where Peaceful Waters Flow * Consumer-run self-help center that offers support and
advocacy for mental health consumers. Resources, socialization, rap sessions,
recreational activities, literature, and phone help. Where
Peaceful Waters Flow,
Youth Partnership Group Adult supervised sessions for youth
(ages 13-21) with emotional, mental health, or behavioral issues to help them
express what they have been through and share concerns. Rap sessions, guest
speakers, literature, newsletter and phone help. Meets Mon., 6-8pm, Family
Support Organization of Essex County, 60 Evergreen Place, Suite 407, East
Orange. Before attending call Jacquelyn Oliver 973-395-1441 (day).
Independent Survivors Support group to help consumers
socialize, help one another and advocate for each other. Phone help,
literature, buddy system and pen pals. Meeting times and location vary. For meeting information call 609-506-7987 or
856-625-4798. E-mail: angelgambone@yahoo.com
or izzie996@hotmail.com
NAMI Connection Self-help group run by and for consumers. Building is handicapped
accessible. Meets 2nd Wed., 7-8:30pm, The Outpost,
Schizophrenics Anonymous Mutual support for persons with
schizophrenia. Literature. Meets 1st Sat., 10am-noon,
Up Your Alley Self-Help Center * Consumer-run self-help center for consumers of mental
health services that provides socialization ,support., advocacy, rap sessions,
guest speakers. Up Your
Hudson County Self-Help Center * Professionally-run. Socialization, recreation and support
for mental health consumers.
NAMI Hudson County * Advocacy and support for mental health consumers and
family and friends of those living with a mental illness. Families and
consumers only meet together as one group at the start and the end of the
meetings. In between, each has their own meetings. Meets 2nd Tues., 6:30-8:30pm
(except Aug.), 3040 Kennedy Blvd. (entrance on
NAMI NJ en Espanol of Hudson County * (Spanish) Support and advocacy for
family and friends of those with a mental illness and for mental health
consumers who attend. Meets 1st Wed., 6:30-8pm (except Aug.), Catholic
Charities Service Office,
Schizophrenics Anonymous * Fellowship for persons diagnosed with any
schizophrenia-related disorder. Focuses on recovery, using a 6-step
program, along with medication and professional help. Meets Tues.,
6:45-8pm, Hudson County Self-Help Center, 880 Bergen Ave., Suite 605,
Youth Partnership Group Adult supervised activities for
youth (ages 13-21) with complex emotional, mental health, or behavioral issues
to help them express what they have been through and share concerns. Rap
sessions. Meets Tues. and Fri., 5:30-8pm, Family Support Organization of
HUNTERDON
Getting Together Self-Help Center * Consumer-run drop-in center for mental health
consumers. Educational series, social, and advocacy. Getting
Together
NAMI Hunterdon Support, information and systems
advocacy for anyone affected by mental illness (individuals, families and
friends). Spring and Fall classes for families: Family-Family (121 week course
for families of adults with mental illness; NAMI Basics (6 week course for
families of youth/adolescents with mental illness). General meeting 2nd Wed.,
7pm and families meeting 3rd Thurs., 7pm,
Hunterdon Medical Center, Wescott Dr. and
Route 31, Room D, Flemington. For more information and information about
meetings or classes call 908-284-0500.
MERCER
NAMI Connection Self-help group run by and for
consumers. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 2nd, 3rd and 4th Mon.,
6-7:30pm, NAMI Mercer, Lawrence Commons, 3371 Brunswick Pike, Suite 124, Lawrenceville. Pre-registration required.
Before attending call 609-799-8994 (day).
Reachout / Speakout * Consumer-run self-help center
that offers mutual support and socialization for mental health consumers.
Advocacy, education, social activities, and referrals. Reachout /
Wellness and Recovery Professionally-run.
(Interested in Starting) * Divorced
Persons with Mental Illness There is interest in starting a group for
divorced persons who also have a mental illness. If interested in helping to
start this group, call the Clearinghouse 1-800-367-6274.
MIDDLESEX
CAMHOP-NJ (Chinese Mental Health Self-Help Group) (BILINGUAL) Professionally-run. Mutual support group for
families and individuals of Chinese origin with mental illnesses. Meets 1st
Thurs., 7-8:30pm, University Behavioral Healthcare,
Moving Forward
* Consumer-run self-help center that offers socialization and support for
adults with a mental health issue or other special needs. Includes Peer
Employment, Wellness and Recovery Support Groups and others. Handicapped
accessible. Moving Forward,
Peer to Peer Support and confidential discussion
of concerns for mental health consumers. Meetings vary,
Youth Partnership Group Adult supervised activities for
youth (ages 13-21) with complex emotional, mental health, or behavioral issues
to help them express what they have been through and share concerns.
Educational series, advocacy, social group, newsletter, phone help and buddy
system. Meets Fri., 6-8pm, Family Support Organization of
MONMOUTH
Freehold Self-Help Center * Consumer-run drop-in center for mental health consumers.
Rap sessions, social, educational and employment resources for persons with
disabilities.
NAMI Connection Support and advocacy group for
mental health consumers. Limited transportation offered. Meets Thurs.,
5:30-7pm,
NAMI Greater Monmouth * Support
and advocacy for both consumers and the families of those living with a mental
illness. Meeting starts with 30-minute exercise (1st Tues.) or educational
session (3rd Tues.) that includes both families and consumers. Then breaks into
separate groups: a consumers group, which may break off a “teen / young
adult” session; and a family
meeting, which may break off a “families of youngsters” session.
Meets 1st and 3rd Tues., 7-9pm,
Youth Partnership Group * Peer support and advocacy to
empower youth (ages 13-21) with emotional or behavioral challenges. Rap
sessions, guest speakers, literature, phone help and newsletter. Meets Tues.,
6-8pm, Family Based Services Association, 279 Broadway,
MORRIS
CAMHOP-NJ (Chinese Mental Health Self-Help Group) (BILINGUAL) Professionally-run. Mutual support group for
families and individuals of Chinese origin with mental illnesses. Building is
handicapped accessible. Rap sessions, guest speakers, literature, phone help
and buddy system. Meets 4th Sat.,
2-3:30pm,
CAP (Consumer Advocacy Program) * (MORRIS
Morris Self-Help Center * Consumer-run wellness and recovery center for mental
health consumers that provides support groups (including DBSA and Double
Trouble), meals, work opportunities and social activities. Handicapped
accessible.
Schizophrenics Anonymous * Fellowship, support and information for persons
with schizophrenia or related disorder. Focuses upon recovery, using a 6-step program,
along with medication and professional help. Meets 1st and 3rd Wed., 7pm,
Mental Health Association, 100 Route 46 E., Bldg. C.,
OCEAN
Brighter Days Self-Help Mutual Aid Center * Consumer-run self-help center
that offers mutual support and discussion for mental health consumers. Rap
sessions, socials and special celebrations. Brighter
Journey to
Men’s Wellness Rap Group Provides an opportunity for men to
share wellness and recovery techniques. Meets 1st Wed., 10-11am, Mental Health
Association,
Women’s Wellness Rap Group Provides an opportunity for women to
share wellness and recovery techniques. Meets 1st Thurs., 6:30-7:30pm, Mental
Health Association,
Youth Partnership Group * Adult supervised activities for
youth (ages 13-18) with complex emotional, mental health or behavioral issues
to help them express what they have been through and share concerns. Rap
sessions. Meets 2nd and 4th Thurs., 6:30-8pm, Ocean County Family Support
Organization, Inc.,
PASSAIC
Our House Self-Help
Center *
Consumer-run self-help center that provides mutual support for mental health
consumers. Our
Social Connections * Consumer-run self-help center that provides mutual
support for mental health care consumers. Rap groups, social activities, meeting new friends. Vanderhoef
House,
Social Skills Group
Youth Partnership Group Adult supervised activities for
youth (ages 13-21) with complex emotional, mental health, or behavioral issues
to help them express what they have been through and share concerns.
Educational series, advocacy, social group, newsletter, phone help and buddy
system. Meets Wed., 7-8:30pm, Family Support Organization of
(Group forming) Persons with Mental Health Issues * There is someone who is interested in starting a
self-help group for persons with any
type of mental illness, including borderline personality disorder, and their
families. If you are interested in helping to start the group or in
attending the group once it starts, contact the Clearinghouse at
1-800-367-6274.
SALEM
NAMI
New Dimensions
* Consumer-run self-help center that
offers socialization for mental health consumers. Handicapped accessible.
Self-Help Center (arts and crafts, Mental Health education and lending
library). New Dimensions, 316A
Freedom Trail Self-Help Center * Consumer-run self-help center that provides socializing
and support for mental health consumers.
Youth Partnership Group Adult supervised activities for
youth (age 13-21) with complex emotional, mental health, or behavioral issues
to help them express what they have been through and share concerns. Rap
sessions, guest speakers, literature, newsletter and phone help. Meeting day
and time varies in Somerset. For meeting information call
SUSSEX
A Way To Freedom * Consumer-run self-help center where mental health consumers are able
to support each other. Advocacy, education, socialization and recreation.
Mutual sharing, rap sessions,
literature, guest speakers, phone help, food bank, MICA (mental illness
chemically addicted) support and part-time consumer employment opportunities.
Esperanza (MHANJ) (Spanish) * Professionally-run.
Mutual support, social and recreational activities for Latino mental health
consumers to provide positive interpersonal relationships. Building is
handicapped accessible.
New Beginnings Self-Help Center * Consumer-run self-help center that provides support for
mental health consumers to establish a social network to share experiences,
resource information, encouragement and companionship. Recreational and social
activities, self-help group discussions. New
Park Avenue Self-Help
Center *
Consumer-run self-help center for mental health consumers to provide support
and socialization.
Youth Partnership Group Adult supervised activities for
youth (ages 13-21) with complex emotional, mental health, or behavioral issues
to help them express what they have been through and share concerns. Rap
sessions. Meets 2nd and 4th Mon., 6:30-8:30pm, Family Support Organization,
(Group forming) Support and Social Group for Older Consumers (55+) There is interest in starting a
support and social group just for older adults in recovery in order to help one
another “get out, enjoy themselves, and become more independent.”
If you are interested in helping to start the group or in attending the group
when started, call the Clearinghouse at 1-800-367-6274.
WARREN
Better Future Self-Help Center * (WARREN COUNTY
RESIDENTS ONLY) Consumer-run self-help drop-in center for adults with a
mental illness and/or clinical depression. Various support groups are
offered. Meals offered. Transportation provided. Building is handicapped
accessible.
NAMI Connection Self-help group run by and for consumers. Building is handicapped
accessible. Meets Thurs., 6:30-8pm,
Youth Partnership Group Adult supervised activities for
youth (age 13-21) with complex emotional, mental health, or behavioral issues
to help them express what they have been through and share concerns. Rap
sessions, guest speakers, literature, newsletter and phone help. Building is
handicapped accessible. Meets every other Fri., 6-8pm, Family Support
Organization,
End of Mental Health Consumers
Category
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Also see MENTALLY ILL
CHEMICALLY ADDICTED, DEPRESSION,
ANXIETY, OBSESSIVE
COMPULSIVE DISORDER, GENERAL MENTAL
HEALTH, FAMILIES OF THE MENTALLY ILL