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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.
Workshops, quarterly newsletter, conferences, system advocacy, and funding of
consumer-run self-help centers, community services, technical assistance and
supportive housing. Brochures available. Write: CSP, 11 Spring
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. E-mail: jyudof@hotmail.com
ATLANTIC
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. Self-Help Center open Mon.- Fri., 3-6pm and Sun., noon-5pm, For
Us/By Us Self-Help Drop In Center, 40 North Van Brunt St., Room 22, 2nd Floor,
Englewood. Call 201-541-1221 (day).
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. Self-Help Center open Mon-Fri., noon-7pm; Sat and Sun., 1-6pm; support group meets 1st and 3rd Thurs, 6-8:30pm,
On Our Own Self-Help Center, 179 Main St., 2nd Floor (entrance on Mercer St.),
Suite 3, Hackensack. Call 201-489-8402 (day).
RITE (Realizing
Riverbank Self-Help Center * Consumer-run self-help center that provides self-help,
mutual support, advocacy and social activities for mental health consumers.
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. Open Mon., 2-8pm; Wed., 1-7pm; Fri., 1-8pm and Sat., 11am-6pm, The Donald Mays Jr. Self-Help
Center, 1 Colby Ave., Suite 12,
Stratford. For information call 856-346-9043.
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. Call 609-506-7987
or 856-625-4798 for details. E-mail: Izzie996@hotmail.com
New Beginnings Support Group – A Chapter of the Depression and Bipolar
Support
Pink and Blues DBSA Group (LGBT) Support group for lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender people living with a mental illness. Meets Wed., 7pm,
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,
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. Open Wed.-Fri., 3-7pm and Sat.-Sun., 11:30am-3:30pm,
Learning Recovery Center * Consumer-run self-help center providing mutual
support, advocacy, social, and recreational activities for mental health consumers.
Open Tues. and Wed., 4-8pm; Fri.,
3-9pm; Sat., 11am-4pm, Learning Recovery Center, 4404 Pacific Ave., Wildwood. For meeting
information call 609-523-7100.
New Horizons
* Consumer-run self-help center providing mutual support, socializing ,
recreational activities and advocacy for mental health care consumers. Open
Mon.-Fri., 11am-4pm, 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. Open Mon.-Wed., 3-7pm;
Fri., 3-6pm; Sat., 1-4pm, 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. Meets Mon.-Thurs., 2-7pm
and Sat., 9am-4pm, Where Peaceful Waters Flow,
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, newsletter and phone help. Meets Wed.,
6-8pm, Family Support Organization of
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. Call
609-506-7987 or 856-625-4798 for details. E-mail: 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. Center open Mon. and Tues., 3-8pm; Wed., 1-6pm and Sat., 11am-4pm, Up
Your Alley Self-Help Center,
Hudson County Self-Help Center * Professionally-run. Socialization, recreation and support
for mental health consumers. Meets Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., 2-7pm; and
Sat. noon-5pm,
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 1st and 3rd
Tues., 4-5pm,
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. Meets Sun.,
noon-4pm; occasional Mon.; Tues., 4:30-6pm; Wed., 5-8pm; 2nd and 4th Thurs.,
3-4:30pm (drop-in) and 5-6:30pm (drumming circle); Fri., 4-8pm and Sat., 5-8pm,
Getting Together Self-Help Center, Flemington. Before attending call
Eileen 908-806-8202.
Living Your Life
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.
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,
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).
E-mail: home@namimercer.org
Reachout / Speakout * Consumer-run self-help center that offers mutual support and
socialization for mental health consumers. Advocacy, education, social
activities, and referrals. Center open Tues., Wed., Thurs., 2-8pm; Fri., 5-8pm
and Sat., 10am-4pm, Reachout / Speakout Self-Help Center, 2100 E. State St.
Extension, Hamilton. Call Self-Help Center 609-586-2551.
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. Call Maggie Luo 732-940-0991 (day).
E-mail: namichinesegroup@yahoo.com
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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. Meets Mon.-Thurs., 3-7pm;
Fri., 3-8pm; and Sat., 1-5pm, Moving Forward,
Peer to Peer Support and confidential discussion
of concerns for mental health consumers. Meetings vary,
SAMHAJ Support for South Asians Mutual support for South Asian
(Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan) families affected by mental
illness. Educational series, guest speakers and literature. Meets 1st Thurs.,
7-9pm, NAMI NJ, 1562 Route 130,
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. Meets Mon., noon-7:30pm; Wed.-Fri., 2-8pm; and Sat,
1-7pm,
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
CAP (Consumer Advocacy Program) * (MORRIS COUNTY RSIDENTS ONLY) Advocacy group for mental health
consumers and drop-in center. Meetings vary, Mental Health Association, 100
Route 46 E., Bldg. C, Mountain Lakes. Call Tracy Cappiccille
973-334-3496 (day).
M.O.M.M.I.E.S. Group, The (Mothers
Overcoming Medical Mental Illnesses Eternal Support) A support group for mothers with
illnesses who have children of all ages. Rap sessions, education, guest
speakers, newsletter, literature, buddy system and phone help. Meets Fri.,
6-8pm, St. Clare’s Hospital, 130 Powerville Rd., Community Room, Boonton
Township. Call Kim-Marie Ptashinski 973-257-9585 (day). E-mail: themommiesgroup@earthlink.net
Morris Self-Help Center * Consumer-run self-help center for mental health
consumers. Handicapped accessible. Also offers support groups Open Mon.-Fri.,
3-7pm, Sat. and Sun., 1-5pm, Morris Self-Help Center, 1259 Route 46 E., Bldg.
4, Entrance 4D, Parsippany. Call 973-334-2470.
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, special celebrations. Meets Mon., 2-9pm; Tues., 2-9pm; Wed.,
4-9pm; Thurs., 2-9pm and Sat., 11am-7pm,
Brighter Days Self-Help Center, 268 Bennetts Mills Rd., Jackson. Call
732-534-9960.
Journey to Wellness Self-Help Center
Consumer-run
self-help center offers mutual support, advocacy, rap sessions and training.
Journey to Wellness Self-Help Center, 575 N. Main St., Barnegat. For hours of
operation call Michele Green 609-698-8889 (day).
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.,
Our House Self-Help
Center *
Consumer-run self-help center that provides mutual support for mental health
consumers. Open Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri., 3-7pm and Sat., noon-6pm, Our House
Self-help Center, 750 Broadway, Paterson. Call 973-553-1101.
Social Connections * Consumer-run self-help center that provides mutual support for mental
health care consumers. Rap groups, social activities, meeting new friends. Open
Tues. and Thurs., 2-6pm; Wed. and Fri., 4-9:30pm; Sun., 11am-5pm, 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). Open Tues., Thurs. and Sat. 3:30-9pm,
New Dimensions, 316A Merion Ave., Carneys Point. Call 856-351-9100
(day).
SOMERSET
Freedom Trail Self-Help Center * Consumer-run self-help center that provides socializing
and support for mental health consumers. Self-Help Center Mon., Wed., Fri.,
10am-3pm; Tues. and Thurs., 5-10pm; Sat., 6-11pm, Freedom Trail Self-Help
Center, 166 W. Main St., (rear of building), Somerville. Call 908-722-5778.
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 Stanley Croughter
908-788-8585 (day). Website: http://www.fsohsw.org
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. Meets Mon.,
Wed., Thurs. and Fri., 3-7:30pm; Sat., 11am-4pm, A Way To Freedom, 29 Trinity
Street, Newton. Call Ann Lovell or Betty 973-300-0830.
UNION
Esperanza
(Spanish) * Professionally-run. Mutual support, social and recreational
activities for Latino mental health consumers to provide positive interpersonal
relationships. Building is handicapped accessible. Self-Help Center open
Mon.-Thurs., 9am-1pm, Esperanza
Self-Help Center, 361-363 Monroe Ave., Kenilworth. Call Jose or Marta
908-272-5296 (day).
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. Meets Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 3-8pm
and Sun., 2-7pm, New Beginnings Self-Help Center, 60 Prince St., Lower
Level, Elizabeth. Call Joyce Haberer or Kenneth Quigley 908-352-7830.
Park Avenue Self-Help Center * Consumer-run self-help center for
mental health consumers to provide support and socialization. Open Mon., 1-5pm;
Wed. and Thurs., 3-6pm and Sat., 12:30-4pm, Park Avenue Self-Help Center, 333
Park Ave.,
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 * Consumer-run self-help drop-in center for persons with a
mental illness and/or clinical depression. Various support groups are offered. Meals
offered. Transportation provided. Building is handicapped accessible. Open
Mon.-Fri., 3-9pm; Sat. and Sun., 1-5pm,
NAMI Connection Self-help group run by and for consumers. Building is handicapped
accessible. Meets Thurs., 6:30-8pm,
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