New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse

 

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To do a group search, simply scroll down to your county. If there are no appropriate groups, check the surrounding counties. (For a map of New Jersey click here.) If you know of a group that should be included in our listing, or if you encounter incorrect information, please contact us at 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, 408 Sussex St. Paterson, NJ 07503-1914. For meeting time and location, call Annette Wright 973-778-8810 (after 1pm). E-mail

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, 88 Pompton Ave., Verona, NJ 07044.   Call  Ray Cortese  973-571-4100 (day).  Website: http://www.mhanj.org

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, 1311 Main St., Pleasantville. Call 609-272-1700 ext. 303 (day).

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, Community Services Building, 327 E. Ridgewood Ave., Paramus. Call 201-635-9595 (day).

On Our Own * Consumer-run self-help center to bring together consumers of mental health services. On Our Own Self-Help Center, 179 Main St., 2nd Floor (entrance on Mercer St.), Suite 3, Hackensack.  For meeting information and hours call 201-489-8402 (day). E-mail: pyahm@cspnj.org

BURLINGTON

R.I.T.E. (Realizing Independence Through Empowerment) Center, The * Consumer-run self help center that provides opportunities for sharing, recreation, and advocacy. Offers rap sessions, literature, socialization, and outside activities. The R.I.T.E. Center, 693 Main St., Bldg. C, Lumberton. For meeting information and hours call 609-518-7292. E-mail: kimberlyf@famserv.org

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, Riverbank Drop-In Center, 114 Delaware Ave., Burlington. Call 609-239-1786.  Website: http://www.riverbankshc.org E-mail: riverhelps@comcast.net

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, Lumberton. For meeting day and time call Winifred 609-265-0746 (day). 

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 Burlington County, 774 Eayrestown Rd., Lumberton. Call Jamison Gsell 609-265-8838 (day).

CAMDEN

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, 1 Colby Ave., Suite 12, Stratford. For meeting information and hours call 856-346-9043. E-mail: tmuehter@cspnj.org

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 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://nbgroup.org  E-mail: newbeginningsnj@gmail.com

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, 330 S. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA. Call 215-627-0424 (eve). 

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. Wellness Self-Help Center, 415 Federal St., Camden. For meeting information and hours call  856-757-0385 (day). E-mail: pmincey@mhaswnj.org

CAPE MAY

Learning Recovery Center * Consumer-run self-help center providing mutual support, advocacy, social, and recreational activities for mental health consumers. Learning Recovery Center, 4404 Pacific Ave., Wildwood.  For meeting information and hours call 609-523-7100. E-mail: bredman@cspnj.org

CUMBERLAND

New Horizons * Consumer-run self-help center providing mutual support, socializing , recreational activities and advocacy for mental health care consumers. New Horizons Self-Help Center, 739 Wood St., Vineland. For meeting information and hours call 856-696-8921. E-mail: colausen@cspnj.org

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 Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem County, 1226 East Landis Ave., Elmer. Call Olivia 856-507-9400 (day).

ESSEX

Thursdays * Drop-in center that provides mutual support for mental health care consumers. Opportunity to socialize. Rap sessions, trips, socials, guest speakers. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets Thurs., 6:30-9pm, MHA of Essex, 33 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair. Call Judi Fiederer 973-509-9777.

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 Moments Self-Help Center, 465 Broadway, Newark. For meeting information and hours          call 973-991-2773. E-mail: esimpson@cspnj.org

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., Orange.  Call  Richard 973-677-7700 (eve) or 973-651-7382.

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, 47 Cleveland St., Orange. For meeting information and hours call 973-677-7700. E-mail: rfaison@cspnj.org

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).

GLOUCESTER

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, 1070 Main St., Sewell. Call Domencia Grant 856-423-1217 or Lucille Nelson 856-845-8137.

Schizophrenics Anonymous Mutual support for persons with schizophrenia. Literature. Meets 1st Sat., 10am-noon, Underwood Memorial Hospital, Broad St. and Red Bank Ave., Dining Room B, Woodbury. Before attending call Community Relations 856-853-2011.

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 Alley Self-Help Center, 8 Liberty St., Glassboro.  For meeting information and hours  call  856-881-2204.         E-mail: dcrispi@cspnj.org

HUDSON

Hudson County Self-Help Center * Professionally-run. Socialization, recreation and support for mental health consumers.  Hudson County Self-Help Center, 880 Bergen Ave., Suite 605, Jersey City.  For meeting information and hours call  201-420-8013. E-mail: srichardson@cspnj.org

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 Huron Ave., behind St. John’s Church), Jersey City. Before attending call Martha Silva 201-861-0614 or 1-888-803-3413.

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, 2201 Bergenline Ave., 2nd Floor, Union City.  Call Martha Silva  1-888-803-3413. E-mail: naminjenespanol@msn.com

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,  Jersey City.  Call Anthony 201-420-8013 (3:15-8pm).

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 Hudson County, 705 Bergen Ave., Jersey City. Call 201-915-5140 (day).

HUNTERDON

Getting Together Self-Help Center * Consumer-run drop-in center for mental health consumers.  Educational series, social, and advocacy. Getting Together Self-Help Center, Flemington.  For meeting information and hours call Eileen 908-806-8202. E-mail: outreach31@embarqmail.com

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 / Speakout Self-Help Center, 2100 E. State St. Extension, Hamilton. For meeting information and hours call Self-Help Center 609-586-2551. E-mail: hwilliams@cspnj.org

Wellness and Recovery Professionally-run. Opportunity for mental health consumers to share wellness and recovery techniques. Meets 1st Mon., 6-7:30pm, Lawrence Commons, 3371 Brunswick Pike, Suite 124, Lawrenceville. Use entrance in back of building. Before attending call 609-799-8994 (day).

(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, 100 Metroplex Dr., Suite 200, Edison. Call Maggie Luo 732-940-0991 (day). E-mail: namichinesegroup@yahoo.com

 

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, 35 Elizabeth St., Second Floor, Suite B, New Brunswick.  For meeting information and hours all 732-317-3893. E-mail: lbuckner@scpnj.org

Peer to Peer Support and confidential discussion of concerns for mental health consumers. Meetings vary, Moving Forward Self-Help Center, 35 Elizabeth St., 2nd Floor, Suite B, New Brunswick. Call 732-317-3893 (day). Website: http://www.cspnj.org

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 Middlesex County, 1 Ethel Rd., Edison. Call  Michaela Macauly 732-287-8701 (day). 

MONMOUTH

C.A.R.E. Center (Consumer Advocacy Recreation Exchange) * Consumer-run self-help center for mental health consumers to provide support and socialization. C.A.R.E. Center, 80 Steiner Ave., Neptune City.  For meeting information and hours call 732-455-5358 (day). E-mail: dcrowell@cspnj.org

Freehold Self-Help Center * Consumer-run drop-in center for mental health consumers. Rap sessions, social, educational and employment resources for persons with disabilities. Freehold Self-Help Center, 17 Bannard St., Suite 22, Freehold.  For meeting information and hours call 732-625-9485. E-mail: mmclean@cspnj.org

NAMI Connection Support and advocacy group for mental health consumers. Limited transportation offered. Meets Thurs., 5:30-7pm, Freehold Self-Help Center, 17 Bannard St., Freehold. Call 732-625-9485 (day).

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, Colts Neck Community Church, 25 Merchants Way, Colts Neck. Call 732-4NAMI-4U or 732-462-6448.

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, Suite 400, Long Branch. Call  Florene Grant 732-571-3272 (day).


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, Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Ave., Whippany. Call Maggie Luo 732-940-0991 (day). E-mail: namichinesegroup@yahoo.com

CAP (Consumer Advocacy Program) * (MORRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS 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).

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. Morris Self-Help Center, 1259 Route 46 E., Bldg. 4, Entrance 4D, Parsippany. For meeting information and hours call 973-334-2470. E-mail: jrobbins@cspnj.org

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., Mountain Lakes.  Call Tracy  973-334-3496.

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 Days Self-Help Center, 268 Bennetts Mills Rd., Jackson. For meeting information and hours  call 732-534-9960. E-mail: lnegron@cspnj.org

Journey to Wellness Self-Help Center Consumer-run self-help center offers mutual support, advocacy, rap sessions and training. Building is handicapped accessible. Journey to Wellness Self-Help Center, 575 N. Main St., Barnegat. For meeting information and hours call 609-698-8889 (day). E-mail: mgreen@mhanj.org

Men’s Wellness Rap Group Provides an opportunity for men to share wellness and recovery techniques. Meets 1st Wed., 10-11am, Mental Health Association, 1166 River Ave. (Route 9), Suite 104, Lakewood. Call 732-363-5448 (day).

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, 1166 River Ave. (Route 9), Suite 104, Lakewood. Call 732-363-5448 (day).

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., 44 Washington St., Suite 2A, Toms River. Call Annie Hercules 732-281-5770 ext. 16. E-mail: info@ocfso.org


PASSAIC

Our House Self-Help Center * Consumer-run self-help center that provides mutual support for mental health consumers. Our House Self-help Center, 750 Broadway, Paterson. For meeting information and hours call 973-553-1101. E-mail: cgelpi@cspnj.org

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, 1 Westervelt Ave., Weaslebrook Park, Clifton. For meeting information and hours call 973-778-8810. E-mail: awright@cspnj.org

Social Skills Group Opportunity for mental health consumers to discuss issues such as self-confidence, making good choices and moving forward. Building is handicapped accessible. Rap sessions. Meets 1st and 3rd Fri., 4pm, Our House Self-Help Center, 750 Broadway, Paterson. Call Pat 974-553-1101 (day).

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 Passaic County, 810 Belmont Ave., North Haledon. Call  973-427-0100 (day).

(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 CARE (Consumers Advocating Recovery through Empowerment)  Support and advocacy group for mental health consumers. Meets 1st Wed., 7pm, Union Presbyterian Church, 254 Shell Rd., Carney’s Point. Call Virginia 856-769-2492. E-mail: jyudolf@hotmail.com

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 Merion Ave., Carneys Point. For meeting information and hours call 856-351-9100 (day). E-mail: njones@cspnj.org

SOMERSET

Freedom Trail Self-Help Center * Consumer-run self-help center that provides socializing and support for mental health consumers. Freedom Trail Self-Help Center, 166 W. Main St., (rear of building), Somerville. For meeting information and hours call 908-722-5778. E-mail: lstone@cspnj.org

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 908-213-9932 (day). Website: http://www.fsohsw.org


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. A Way To Freedom, 29 Trinity Street, Newton. For meeting information and hours call 973-300-0830. E-mail: bmcteague@cspnj.org

UNION

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. Self-Help Center open Mon.-Thurs., 9am-1pm,  Esperanza (MHANJ), 361-363 Monroe Ave., Kenilworth. For meeting information and hours call Jose or Marta 908-272-5296 (day). E-mail: jsantos@mhanj.org

Nami NJ en Espanol of Union County (Spanish) Support and advocacy for family and friends of those with a mental illness and for mental health consumers who attend. Meets 4th Thurs., 6:30-8pm (except Aug.), Trinitas Hospital, 225 Williamson St., Room 7 South, Elizabeth. Call Martha Silva  1-888-803-3413. E-mail: naminjenespanol@msn.com

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 Beginnings Self-Help Center, 60 Prince St., Lower Level, Elizabeth. For meeting information and hours call  908-352-7830. E-mail: jhaberer@cspnj.org

Park Avenue Self-Help Center * Consumer-run self-help center for mental health consumers to provide support and socialization. Park Avenue Self-Help Center, 333 Park Ave., Plainfield. For meeting information and hours call 908-757-1350. E-mail: alawson@cspnj.org

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, 137 Elmer St., Westfield. Call 908-789-7625 (day).

(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.  Better Future Self-Help Center, 21 West Washington Ave., Washington.  For meeting information and hours call 908-835-1180 (day). E-mail: ekbetterfuture@yahoo.com

NAMI Connection Self-help group run by and for consumers. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets Thurs., 6:30-8pm, Better Future Self-Help Center, 21 West Washington Ave., Washington. Call Elaine Fehrenbach 908-859-4368. For information on transportation call 908-835-1180.

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, 114 S. 2nd St., Phillipsbury. For meeting information call Stanley Croughter 908-213-9932 (day). Website: http://www.fsohsw.org

 

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Also see MENTALLY ILL CHEMICALLY ADDICTED, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER, GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH,  FAMILIES OF THE MENTALLY ILL  

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