New Jersey Self-Help Group

Clearinghouse

DEPRESSION / BIPOLAR DISORDER /

POST PARTUM DEPRESSION

To do a group search, simply scroll down to your county. If there are no appropriate groups, check the surrounding counties. (Click here for a map of New Jersey) If you are the parent or caregiver of a child with depression, bipolar or other emotional disorder, you can return to the group menu and click on "FAMILIES/PARENTS/CAREGIVERS” to check on those groups. If you know of a group that should be included in our listing, or if you encounter incorrect information, 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

DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) of NJ 17 chapters throughout New Jersey. Education and support for persons with depression or bipolar disorder, their families and friends. Educational programs. Call 908-377-5245. Website: http://www.dbsanewjersey.org

GROW Mutual self-help 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.

NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) * Dedicated to improving the quality of life for those diagnosed with a mental illness and their families. Made up of support and advocacy groups for families and friends of persons diagnosed with a mental illness, as well as members-at-large. Aims to eradicate stigma of mental illness. Phone help, advocacy. Call 732-940-0991 or 1-866-626-4437 (day). Website: http://www.naminj.org/naminj

ONLINE

MOOD GARDEN Online. Community of people dealing with mood disorders (e.g. depression, bipolar disorders and related conditions like anxiety/panic disorder), who share their experiences, strengths, coping skills, practical resources and hopes through the message boards. Also has chatroom. Provides interested members with opportunity to have their own blog for journaling and resources like mood charts. Website: http://moodgarden.org

ATLANTIC

Bipolar Support Group Mutual support and encouragement for persons with bipolar disorder. Meets Mon., 6-7pm, First Presbyterian Church, 1311 Main St., Pleasantville. Call 609-272-1700 ext. 303 (day).

Depression Support Group Mutual support and encouragement for individuals with depression. Rap sessions. Meets Tues., 6pm, AtlantiCare Behavioral Health, 13 North Hartford Ave., Atlantic City. Call 609-272-1700 ext. 303 (day).

Depression Support Group (SPANISH) Mutual support and encouragement for individuals with depression. Rap sessions. Meets Tues. 6pm, AtlantiCare Behavioral Health, 13 North Hartford Ave., Atlantic City. Calll 609-272-1700 ext. 303 (day).

Persons with Depression, Bipolar Disorder Support Group Mutual support and encouragement for persons suffering from depression or bipolar disorder, and their families. Meets Fri., 7-9pm, St. Mark All Saints Episcopal Church, Pitney Rd., Galloway. For information call Barbara 609-404-1984.

TLC for Moms (Post-Partum Depression Support Group) Mutual support and education for women experiencing postpartum depression and for expectant mothers experiencing depression. Babies are welcome. Meets Mon., 1-2:30pm (except Nov.), Shore Memorial Hospital, Jenkins Room, Somers Point. Pre-registration required. Before attending call 609-926-4229 (day).

BERGEN

DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Bergen Mutual support for persons with bipolar or unipolar disorders, and their families and friends. Phone help, guest speakers, rap sessions, buddy system. Newsletter. Meets Thurs., 7:15pm, Bergen Regional Medical Center, Psych Pavilion, Room E007, 230 E. Ridgewood Ave., Paramus. Call 1-888-622-3272. Website: http://www.dbsabergennj.org/ Email: bergendmda@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. Donation $2/mtg.

® Hackensack Meets Tues. and Thurs., 7:30pm, First Presbyterian Church, 64 Passaic St. (use right side entrance), 1st Floor. Call Sam 201-962-8038.

® Hillsdale Meets Mon., 7:30pm, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 326 Hillsdale Ave. Call Lea 201-666-1009.

Post-Partum Depression Support Group Professionally-run. Mutual support and encouragement for women who are suffering from post-partum depression. Meets 1st and 3rd Wed., 11am and 2nd and 4th Tues., 7pm, Valley Hospital, 223 N. Van Dien Ave. Call Trudy Heerema 201-447-8539 (day).

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 Pl. and Franklin Ave. Call 201-612-8153.

BURLINGTON

DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Support and information for persons with depression or bipolar disorder. Families welcome. Literature, phone help and buddy system. Meets 2nd Tues. and 4th Wed., 7-9pm, Virtua Hospital, Madison Ave., Conference Center, Main Floor, Mt. Holly. Call Steve 609-784-8131 (day).

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

® Marlton Mon. and Thurs., 7pm, Prince of Peace Church, 61 Route 70 East. Call John 856-983-7291 or Barry 856-848-8715.

® Westampton Tues., 7pm, Hampton Hospital, Rancocas Rd. and Route 295. Call Barry 856-848-8715 or Greg 609-280-6998.

(Group Starting) There is interest in starting a group for persons with bipolar and anxiety disorders. The group will be open to families and friends. For information, call the 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 maintaining an effort to remain healthy and to share common problems and concerns (under 18 welcome). Rap sessions, phone help and literature. Meets 3rd Mon., 7:15-9pm, Marie Fleche Library, Berlin. Call Nancy 856-768-1258 (eve.) or Rhonda Ward 856-768-2030 (day).

New Beginnings Support Group – 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 1-877-313-5050 or Doug 856-451-1240. For families and friends group call Karen 856-451-1240. 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.

® Magnolia Meets Wed., 9:30am, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Warwick Rd. and Evesham Rd. Call Barry 856-848-8715.

® Westmont Meets Sat., 11:30am, Starting Point, 215 Highland Ave. Call Barry 856-848-8715 or Fred 856-906-1490.

South Jersey Depression, Bipolar and PTSD Group Support for persons with depression, bipolar disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder who want to take the next step towards wellness and recovery. Meets Fri., 7pm, St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 327 Marlton Pike West, Cherry Hill. Call Richard 609-980-6980.

TLC for Moms Mutual support and education for women experiencing postpartum depression and for expectant mothers experiencing depression. Babies are welcome. Meets Wed., noon-1:30pm, Virtua Health Barry D. Brown Health Education Center, 106 Carnie Blvd., Voorhees. Pre-registration required. Before attending call 1-866-380-2229 (day).

CAPE MAY

Celebrate Recovery Christian 12-Step. Fellowship sharing experiences, strengths and hopes with others who are going through recovery. 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

Depression Support Group Support for persons suffering from depression or other mental illness. Provides a safe and comfortable environment where persons can share with others who also suffer from depression. Meets Thurs., 6:30-9pm in Millville. Call 856-825-3521(after 10am).

GROW Mutual self-help 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 Mon., 11am and Thurs., 7pm, New Horizons Self-Help Center, 63 S. 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

Comfort Zone Professionally-run. Provides mutual support for people suffering from depression and manic depression. Meets Fri., noon-1:30pm, Mental Health Association of Essex County, 33 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair. Call Mary-Ann Foster-King 973-509-9777 (day). E-mail: mforster@mhaessex.org

DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Alliance Support Group) Mutual support and sharing of information for adults diagnosed with depression or bipolar disorder, and their families and friends. Rap sessions, guest speakers, literature, phone help and regular exchange of e-mail. Meets Thurs., 7:30-9pm, First Congregational Church, conference room, 40 S. Fullerton Ave. (use side door on Crescent St. entrance.), Montclair. Call Tom B. 201-998-5751. Website: http://www.dbsanewjersey.org/essexcounty

GROW Mutual self-help group to prevent and recover from depression, anxiety & other mental health problems. 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.

New Moms Circle Professionally-run. Support group for new mothers to openly discuss the ups and downs of adjusting to motherhood. Topics to be covered include: myths of motherhood, shifting identity, post-partum depression, attempting to balance it all, marriage and the transition to parenthood. Meets Tues., 10-11:30am, Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Ave. (across from the Livingston Mall), Livingston. For information call Saint Barnabas Women’s Health Education 973-322-5360 or Dr. Lauren Meisels, PhD. 973-762-4147. Infants in strollers or car seats are welcome to attend and free childcare is available, if needed, by calling 973-322-7309 at least 24 hours in advance.

Postpartum Depression Support Group Self-help group to provide support for new mothers experiencing prolonged postpartum blues. Meets Tues., 10-11:30am, St. Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Ave., Livingston. Call Dr. Lauren Meisels, PhD 973-762-4147.

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 201-612-8152.

GLOUCESTER

DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Mutual support for persons with depression or bipolar disorder. Families and friends are welcome. Meets 1st Thurs., 7-8:30pm, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 259 Lambs Rd., Sewell. Call Ralph Clement 609-202-1302. Website: http://www.dbsagc.info E-mail: ralph@dbsagc.info

Grow Mutual self-help 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 2nd Mon., 5:30pm, Up Your Alley Self-Help Center, 8 Liberty St., Glassboro. Before attending call Nancy 732-350-4800.

· Deptford Meets Fri., 10am, James Johnson Library, 670 Ward Dr. Call Barry 856-848-8715.

· Woodbury Meets Tues., 7pm, New Point Behavioral Healthcare, 404 Tatum St. Call Ann 856-853-2724 or Barry 856-848-8715.

TLC for Moms (Post-Partum Depression Support Group) Mutual support and education for women experiencing postpartum depression and for expectant mothers experiencing depression. Babies are welcome. Meets Wed., 11am-12:30pm, Kennedy Health System, 400 Medical Center Dr., Suite C, Turnersville. Pre-registration required. Before attending call 856-582-3098 (day).

HUDSON

DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Mutual support for persons with depression or bipolar depression. Meets 2nd and 4th Mon., 5pm, Hudson County Self-Help Center, 880 Bergen Ave., Suite 605, Jersey City. Call Wayne 201-420-8013.

HUNTERDON

DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Mutual support for persons suffering from depression or bipolar disorder. Rap sessions and literature. Suggested donation $1 or $2 for DBSA literature. Meets Mon., 7:30pm, Clinton Church of the Nazarene, 80 Beaver Ave., Clinton. Before attending call Lyn Siegel, LCSW 908-586-3254 (day). Website: http://www.dbsalliance.org (click on “find support” E-mail: lynsiegel@embarqmail.com

Postpartum Depression Professionally-run. Mutual support and education for women experiencing postpartum depression. Babies welcome. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 1st and 3rd Fri., 1-2:30pm, Hunterdon Medical Center, 2100 Westcott Dr., Flemington. Before attending call Jean Jamele, RN 908-788-6634 (day).

MERCER

DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Princeton An informal forum for education, support and socialization among patients diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder or related mood disorders, their families and friends, and interested others. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets Tues., 7:30-9:15pm, Lambert House, Room 1, 253 Witherspoon and Franklin St., Princeton. Call Emily 908-788-5270 or David 609-912-0273. Website: http://www.dbsanewjersey.org/princeton

Grow Mutual self-help 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 Thurs., 6pm, Reach Out/Speak Out Self-Help Center, 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., 7:30-9pm, Unitarian Universalist Church, Washington Crossing. Call David Hughes 609-818-0177 (eve). E-mail: david.hughes419@att.net

Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group Professionally-run. Support for pregnant and new mothers adjusting to emotional issues such as blues, depression, and anxiety. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 3rd Sat., 10:30am-noon, Mary Jacobs County Library, Route 518, Rocky Hill. Pre-registration required. Before attending call Joyce 609-921-3555 (day), Terry 908-752-3797, Leah 732-255-6896 (eve.) and Gail 732-248-4921 (eve.).

MIDDLESEX

DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Support and information for persons suffering from depression or bipolar disorder. Meets Fri., 7:45pm, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Auditorium, Main Floor, New Brunswick. Call 1-888-226-6437. Website: http://www.moodgarden.org/middlesex E-mail: dbsacentralnj@yahoo.com

DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Metuchen An informal forum for education, support and socialization among patients diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder or related mood disorders, their families and friends, and interested others. Meets Mon., 7:30-9:30pm, Metuchen YMCA, 65 High St., Pre-school Room, 2nd Floor, Metuchen. Call John 908-217-3845 (day). Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/bipolardepressionsupport/

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 Tues., 6:30-7:30pm, Metuchen Assembly of God, Rose and Whitman St., Metuchen. Call Janet 732-388-2856 (eve.).

MONMOUTH

Celebrate Recovery Christian 12-Step. Fellowship sharing experiences, strengths and hopes with others who are going through recovery. 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

DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Support for persons affected by depression and bipolar disorder. Families and interested professionals are welcome. Guest speakers, phone help, and mutual sharing. Meets Mon. and Thurs., 7:30-9pm, St. Mary’s Church, Route 34 and Phalanx Rd., Colts Neck. Call Tom Mahoney 732-254-8363 or Maureen Falkowitz 732-536-5826.

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 $1-2/mtg. Meets Sat., 12:30pm, Port Monmouth. Call Chris or Lillian 732-495-7453 (day). E-mail: graye22@netzero.net

® Freehold Meets Wed., 7pm, Freehold Self-Help Center, 17 Bannard St.

® Neptune Meets 2nd Thurs., 2pm, C.A.R.E. Center, 80 Steiner Ave.

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

New Babies – New Emotions Professionally-run. Support for moms-to-be and new moms with any kind of postpartum related depression and/or baby blues. Babies 12 months and under are welcome. Guest speakers, literature, newsletter and phone help. Call Pat Vena 732-363-5400 ext. 22 (day).

® Eatontown Meets 1st Wed., 7pm, Babies R Us, 70 Route 36 East. Call Doug Beagle 732-935-9366.

® Long Branch (SPANISH) Meets 2nd Fri., 2-3pm, Monmouth Family Health Center, 300 Second Ave., BBR3, 3rd Floor OB/GYN Dept.. Call Marti Eisner 732-923-7102.

® Long Branch Meets 1st Mon., 11am-noon, Monmouth Medical Center, Ronald McDonald Family Room, 131 Bath Ave. Before attending call Jean Bonn 732-923-6990.

® Manalapan Meets last Wed., 7:30pm, Babies R Us, 7 Route 9 South. Call Antoinette Urciouli 732-845-2861.

® Neptune Meets 3rd Tues., 7pm, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, 1945 Route 33, 2nd Floor Conference Room #3, Ackerman Wing. Before attending call Linda Carroll 732-776-4282.

® Red Bank (SPANISH) Meets 3rd Wed., 12:30-1:30pm, Saint Anthony of Padua Church, 121 Bridge Ave. Call Lourdes Montoya 732-747-5790 or Claudia Major 732-363-5400 ext. 21.

® Red Bank Meets 1st Thurs., 7-8pm, Riverview Medical Center, One Riverview Plaza, 1st Floor, Milton Mauser Conference Room. Call Jennifer Bradle 732-741-2700.

® Sea Girt (SPANISH) Meets 1st Sun., 6:30-7:30pm, St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Church, 215 Crescent Parkway, Basement.

MORRIS

DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Morristown Support and education for persons with depression and bipolar disorder. Family and friends welcome. Peer support group meets Tues., 7:30-9pm except holidays, suggested donation $2. Lecture/educational series meets last Wed., 7:30pm earlier dates in Nov./Dec., suggested donation $3 non-members, Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. Call Ron 908-377-5245 (after 6pm) for weather cancellation of peer support group meeting. Call Linda 973-994-1143 for lecture schedule and weather cancellation of meeting. Website: http://www.dbsanewjersey.org/morristownarea E-mail: lsb1@panix.com

DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Succasunna Mutual support for persons suffering from depression or bipolar disorder. Family and friends welcome. Rap sessions and literature. Building is handicapped accessible. Rap group meets 1st and 3rd Thurs., 7:15-9pm; lecture/educational series meets 2nd Thurs., 7:15pm, Temple Shalom, 215 S. Hillside Ave., Succasunna. Call 973-647-8082 or Bonnie 973-361-5456. Website: http://www.dbsanewjersey.org/succasunna.org E-mail: info!@dbsasuccasunna.org

DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Ledgewood Mutual support for persons suffering from depression or bipolar disorder. Family and friends welcome. Meets 2nd Tues., 7:15-9pm, First Presbyterian Church, 99 Main St., Succasunna. Call Paulette 973-590-1042. Website: http://www.dbsalliance.org/ledgewood

Postpartum Support Group Professionally-run. Provides support for new mothers experiencing postpartum mood disorders. Meets 1st and 3rd Tues., 7-9pm, Saint Clare’s Behavioral Health Center, 50 Morris Ave., Denville. Before attending call 1-888-626-2111 (ask for mom’s support group).

OCEAN

Bipolar Disorder and Depression Self-Help Group Mutual support and understanding for persons with depression or bipolar disorder in an energetic, caring and informal environment. Meets Wed., 7-9pm, Saint Stephen’s Church, Route 9, Waretown. For information call Lynn 609-607-8696. Email: lynnbarnegat@aol.com

DBSA Stafford-Brant Beach (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Mutual support and education for persons diagnosed with depression or bipolar disorder, their families and friends.

® Brant Beach Building is handicapped accessible. Meetings vary, 7:30pm, St. Francis Community Center, Seniors’ Luncheon Room, Long Beach Blvd. Call Gary 609-384-5124. For information about families and friends call Pat 609-296-5920.

® Lakewood Building is handicapped accessible. Meets Mon. and Wed., 7-8:45pm, Preferred Behavioral Health, 725 Airport Rd. Call Cecilia 732-600-9573 or Sharon 732-849-5401. E-mail: carlpn2000@hotmail.com or sdownie7@yahoo.com

® Stafford Meets 1st and 3rd Fri., 7:15-9pm, Ocean Club, Family Resource Center, Route 9, Stafford. Call Salvina 609-812-5219 or Josephine 609-661-4910. E-mail: sivan710@comcast.net

® Toms River Meets Wed. and Fri., 7:30-9:30pm, Community Medical Center, Auditorium A (Wed.) and Auditorium C (Fri.), 99 Route 37 West. Call 1-888-226-6437 or Bonnie 732-505-1231 (day). Website: http://www.dbsanewjersey.org/ocean E-mail: camiloe@excite.com

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

® Jackson Meets 2nd Tues., 6:30pm, Brighter Days Self-Help Center, 268 Bennetts Mills Rd.

® Manchester Meets Thurs., 7:30pm, Redeemer Lutheran Church of Manchester, 2309 Rte. 70.

® Brick Meets 2nd Mon., 3:30-4:30pm, Ocean Medical Center, 425 Jack Martin Rd., Community Room (use main entrance).

® Toms River Meets 2nd Wed., 10:30am-noon, Babies R Us, 1220 Hooper Ave. Call Jackie Hay 732-244-8880.

New Mothers Group Support for new moms with any kind of postpartum related depression and/or baby blues. Babies 12 months and under are welcome. Guest speakers, literature, newsletter and phone help. Meets 4th Tues., 10-11:30am, Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, 220 Main St., Tuckerton. Call Lynne A. Virginia 609-296-8300 or Pat Vena 732-363-5400 ext. 22 (day).

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 or 201-612-8153.

SUSSEX

DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Sussex Support and education for persons suffering from depression or bipolar disorder. Rap sessions and guest speakers. Family and friends welcome. Meets Wed., 7:30-9pm, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 37 Newton-Sparta Rd., Newton. Call Dan 973-948-6999. Website: http://www.scdbsa.org E-mail: dan@scdbsa.org

Depression Support Group Support for anyone with depression. Exchange experiences and resources. Rap sessions and phone help. Meets 1st and 3rd Mon., 10:30am-12:30pm, Andover. Call Betty 973-347-3873.

UNION

DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Support and education for persons with depression or bipolar disorder (manic-depression), families, and friends. Rap sessions. Call Theldora Hawkins 908-233-7074 (day).

® Summit Meets 1st and 3rd Thurs., 7:30-9pm, Overlook Hospital, 99 Beauvoir Ave. First Floor, Conference Room # 1.

® Westfield Tues., 7:30-9pm and Sat., 1-3pm, First Baptist Church, 170 Elm St. (accessible by bus # 59), Westfield.

GROW Mutual self-help 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, Park Avenue Self-Help Center, 333 Park 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.

® Summit Wed., 7:45pm, Central Presbyterian Center, Morris Ave. and Maple St. (parking lot entrance). 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.

WARREN

DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Mutual support and encouragement for persons with depression and bipolar disorder. Rap sessions. Meets Tues., 6-7:30pm (except 1st Tues.), Better Futures Self-Help Center, 21 West Washington Ave., Washington. Call Bruce 908-835-0055 or Better Future Self-Help Center 908-835-1180.

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