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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-
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., 6-7pm, First Presbyterian Church,
Wellness and Recovery
For Us/By Us
* Consumer-run self-help center to bring together consumers of mental health
services. Self-Help Center open Mon.- Fri., 3-7pm 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,
NAMI En Espanol of
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 & 3rd Thurs,
6-8:30pm, On Our Own Self-Help Center, 179 Main St., 2nd Floor (entrance on
Mercer St.), Hackensack. Call 201-489-8402 (day).
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,
The RITE (Realizing
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., 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. If you cannot afford a long distance
call, call 1-800-957-0571 and leave your phone number. Someone will phone you
back. E-mail: Izzie996@hotmail.com
New Beginnings Support Group – A Chapter of the Depression and
Bipolar Support
Pink & Blues DBSA Group
(Gay/Lesbian) A
gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender support group for those with
depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and any other mental illness.
Meets Wed., 7pm, St. Luke’s & 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. Call Susan A. Doherty-Funke or Peter
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Sicklerville Meets Mon., 6:30-8:30pm,
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Merchantville Meets Thurs., 6:30pm, Camden County
Family Support Organization, 23 W. Park Ave. Ste. 103-104.
Learning Recovery Center * Consumer-run self-help center providing mutual
support, advocacy, social, and recreational activities for mental health
consumers. Open Wed., 4-8pm; Thurs.,
1-7pm; 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., Wed., Fri., 11am-4pm and Tues., 11am-8pm, New
Thursdays *
Drop-in center that provides mutual support for mental health care consumers.
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 Thurs., 4pm, Where Peaceful Waters Flow,
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 Tues.,
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. If you cannot afford a long distance
call, call 1-800-957-0571 and leave your phone number. Someone will phone you
back. E-mail: Izzie996@hotmail.com
Schizophrenics Anonymous Mutual support for persons with
schizophrenia. Literature. Meets Sat., 10am-noon, Underwood Memorial Hospital,
Broad St. & 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. Center open Mon. & Tues.,
3-8pm; Wed., 1-6pm & 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 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.
Also open to persons with mental illnesses. Meets 1st Wed. (except Aug.),
6:30-8pm, 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 & 3rd Tues.,
4-5pm,
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; Fri., 4-8pm &
Sat., 5-8pm, Getting Together Self-Help Center, 162A Route 31 N., Flemington.
Call Eileen 908-806-8202. E-mail: outreach31@earthlink.net
Living Your Life
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. Meets every
other Fri., 6-8pm, Family Support Organization,
MERCER
NAMI
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.,
5-6:30pm and Sat., 10am-4pm, Reachout / Speakout Self-Help Center, 2100 E.
State St.,
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 3rd Tues., 7-8:45pm,
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,
Member To Member Rap Group * Support and confidential discussion of concerns for
mental health consumers. Meets Wed., 4pm, & Thurs. 4:30pm, Moving
Forward,
Rap Group * Offering
a safe supportive environment for consumers to express and share their feelings
about any mental health issue. Meets Wed., & Thurs., 3-7m; Sat., 1-5pm,
Moving Forward,
Schizophrenics Anonymous * Mutual support for persons with schizophrenia or other
mental health issues. Guest speakers, literature. Meets 1st &
3rd Tues., 4pm, Moving Forward,
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
(Interested in Starting) * Support group for women dealing with a
variety of mental health topics. If interested in helping to start this group,
call the Clearinghouse 1-800-367-6274.
MONMOUTH
C.A.R.E. Center (Consumer Advocacy Recreation Exchange) * Consumer-run self-help center for
mental health consumers to provide support & socialization. Meets Mon.,
Wed., Thurs., noon-7pm; Tues. and Fri.,
noon-4pm; Sat., noon-5pm, CARE Center,
80 Steiner Ave., Neptune City. Call 732-774-0288 (day).
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-5pm;
Wed., 4-9pm, Thurs., 5-9pm; Fri., 3-9pm; and Sat, 1-7pm, Freehold
Self-Help Center, 17 Bannard St., Freehold. Call 732-625-9485.
NAMI CARE (Consumers Advocating Recovery through Empowerment)
* Support and advocacy group for mental health consumers. Meets 3rd Tues., 7pm,
Colt’s
(Group
Forming) Schizophrenics Anonymous The C.A.R.E. Center is interested
in starting a chapter of Schizophrenics Anonymous that would be open to the
public. If you are interested in helping to start the group or in attending the
group once it starts, please call John L. or Debbie C. at 732-774-0288.
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. Drop-in center. Also offers support groups
Open Mon.-Fri., 3-7pm, Sat. & 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 & 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, special celebrations. Meets Mon., 2-9pm; Tues., 2-8pm; Wed.,
4-9pm; Thurs., 2-9pm and Sat., 11am-7pm,
S&F Plaza, 2008 Route 37 W., Suite 6, Toms River. Call 732-270-6061.
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).
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 & 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.
Our House Self-Help
Center *
Consumer-run self-help center that provides mutual support for mental health
consumers. Open Tues., Wed., & 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. MICA
(mental illness chemically addicted) self-help group. Open Tues. & Thurs.,
2-5pm; Wed. & Fri., 4-9pm; Sun.,
11am-4pm, Vanderhoef House, 1 Westervelt Ave., Weaslebrook Park, Clifton. Call
Annette Wright 973-778-8810.
(Group forming) Borderline Personality Disorder * There is someone who is interested in starting a
self-help group for persons with
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., Wed., 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.,
9am-2pm; Tues. & Thurs., 5-10pm; Sat., 6-11pm, Freedom Trail Self-Help
Center, 166 W. Main St. (enter back of building by Municipal Lot # 2),
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
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.
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.
Mental Health Support Group Professionally-run. Socialization, dissemination of mental health educational materials and
local service listings for mental health consumers. Rap sessions and
literature. Meets Mon., 3-6pm, Sussex Fellowship House (the building next to
First Baptist Church), East Main St. & Route 23, Sussex. Call Pastor Wade
973-875-9451 (day).
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 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., 1-4pm;
Wed., 3-7pm; Thurs., 3-6pm and Sat., noon-4pm, Park Avenue Self-Help Center,
333 Park Ave., Plainfield. Call 908-757-1350.
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 & 4th Mon., 6:30-8:30pm, Family Support Organization,
137 Elmer St., Westfield. Also girls group (ages 13-17) in Elizabeth. Call
908-789-7625 (day).
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 Mon.-Fri. Transportation provided. Open Mon., Wed.,
Fri., 3-9pm; Tues. & Thurs., 5-9pm; and Sat.-Sun., 1-5pm, Better
Future Self-Help Center, 21 West Washington Ave., Washington. Call for
meeting times and days 908-835-1180 (day).
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