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 & Bipolar
Support Alliance) of NJ 17 chapters throughout New Jersey. Education and support for persons
with depression or bipolar depression disorder, their families and friends.
Educational programs. Call
732-377-5245..
GROW Mutual self-help group to prevent
& recover from depression, anxiety and other mental health problems. Caring
& 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.
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 Leon Josey 609-272-1700 ext. 305 (day).
Depression Support Group Mutual support and encouragement for
persons with depression. Meets Wed., 7-8pm, Reformation Lutheran Church, Route
9 and Biscayne Ave., Galloway. Call Leon Josey 609-272-1700 ext. 305 (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 Thurs.,
10:30am-noon, Shore Memorial Hospital, Somers Point. Pre-registration required.
Before attending call 609-926-4229 (day).
(Group forming) Depression / Bipolar Disorder – There is interest in starting a group for persons
with depression or bipolar disorder in the Margate City are. If you are
interested in helping to start the group, contact the Clearinghouse at
1-800-367-6274.
BERGEN
DBSA
Bergen County 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. Call Sam 201-962-8038 (day).
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Hackensack Meets Tues. and Thurs., 7:30pm,
First Presbyterian Church, 64 Passaic St. and Vanderbeck (use right side
entrance), 1st Floor.
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Hillsdale Meets Mon.,
7:30pm, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 326 Hillsdale Ave. Call Lea
201-666-1009.
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Oradell Meets Sat.,
12:15pm, Reformed Church, Kinderkamack Rd.
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Paramus Meets Sun,
7pm, Bergen Regional Medical Center, 230 E. Ridgewood Ave., Room G-2003. Call
Helen 201-675-6111.
Post-Partum Depression Support Group
Professionally-run. Mutual support and encouragement for women who are suffering
from post-partum depression. Call Trudy Heerema 201-447-8539 (day).
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Paramus Meets 2nd & 4th Tues., 7pm,
Luckow Pavilion, Winters Ave. (behind the Fashion Center).
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Ridgewood Meets 1st & 3rd Wed., 11am,
Valley Hospital, 223 N. Van Dien Ave.
Recovery, Inc. Self-help method of
will training. Offers techniques for controlling temperamental behavior and
changing attitudes toward nervous symptoms, anxiety, depression and fears. Call
201-612-8153 (answering service). Website: http://www.recovery-inc.org E-mail: inquiries@recovery-inc.org
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Hasbrouck Heights: Wed., 8pm, First Reformed Church,
Washington Pl. & Burton Ave. Call Philip 201-261-7044.
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Ridgewood: Fri., 1:30pm, Christ Church,
Cottage Pl. & Franklin Ave.
BURLINGTON
DBSA
(Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance) Support and information for persons with depression
or manic-depression. Families welcome. Literature, phone help and buddy system.
Meets 2nd Tues. & 4th Wed., 7-9pm, Virtua Hospital, Madison Ave.,
Conference Center, Main Floor, Mt. Holly. Call Steve 609-784-8131 (day).
Recovery, Inc. Self-help method of will training. Offers techniques for
controlling temperamental behavior and changing attitudes toward nervous
symptoms, anxiety, depression and fear. Website: http://www.recovery-inc.org E-mail: 155@recovery-inc.org
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Marlton: Mon. and Thurs., 7pm, Prince of
Peace Church, 61 Route 70 East. Call Barry 856-848-8715.
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Westampton: Tues., 7pm, Hampton Hospital,
Rancocas Rd. & Route 295. Call John 856-983-7291 or Barry 856-848-8715.
CAMDEN
Depression
/ Anxiety Support Group For women and men 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 – 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, Warwick Rd. and Evesham Rd., Magnolia.
Call 1-877-313-5050 or Doug 856-451-1240. For families & friends group call
Karen 856-451-1240. Website: http://www.nbgroup.org
E-mail: newbeginningsnj@gmail.com
Recovery,
Inc. Self-help method of will training. Offers
techniques for controlling temperamental behavior and changing attitudes toward
nervous symptoms, anxiety, depression and fears. Website: http://www.recovery-inc.org E-mail: 155@recovery-inc.org
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Magnolia Meets Wed., 9:30am, Holy Trinity
Lutheran Church, Warwick Rd. and Evesham Rd. Call Stacy 856-931-1411 or Barry
856-848-8715.
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Westmont Meets Sat., 11:30am, Starting
Point, 215 Highland Ave. Call Ann
856-853-2724 or Rob 609-413-6959.
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.
Also meets Wed., 11am at various local coffee shops and has a page on
Meetup.com For information call Richard 609-980-6980 (cell).
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 and 2nd & 4th Tues., 7-8:30pm, Virtua
Health Barry D. Brown Health Education Center, 106 Carnie Blvd., Voorhees.
Pre-registration required. Before attending call 1-888-847-8823 (day).
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. Before attending call
Ninfa 732-575-5766.
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Vineland Meets Thurs., 7pm, Church of
Christian/Missionary Alliance, Main Rd., & Harding Ave., Board Room.
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Vineland Meets Thurs., 7pm, New Horizons
Self-Help Center, 63 S. Myrtle St.
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 & 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 weekly, 7:30-9pm, First Congregational
Church, conference room, 40 S. Fullerton Ave. (use side door on Crescent St.
entrance.), Montclair. Call Margo Atwell 973-744-5230 (eve.) or Tom B.
201-998-5751. Website: http://www.dbsanewjersey.org/essexcounty
GROW Mutual self-help group to prevent
& recover from depression, anxiety & other mental health problems.
Caring & sharing community to attain emotional maturity, personal
responsibility & recovery. Meets Mon., 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, mood changes, 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 Health Network 1-800-300-0628
or Dr. Lauren Meisels, Ph.D. 973-762-7309. 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,
Inc. 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 (answering service). Website: http://www.recovery-inc.org E-mail: inquiries@recovery-inc.org
GLOUCESTER
DBSA
(Depression & 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
Recovery,
Inc. Self-help method of will training. Offers
techniques for controlling temperamental behavior and changing attitudes toward
nervous symptoms, anxiety, depression and fears. Families welcome. Meets Fri.,
10-11am, James Johnson Library, 670 Ward Dr., Deptford. Call Barry
856-848-8715. Website: http://www.recovery-inc.org
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, Turnersville. Pre-registration required.
Before attending call 856-582-3098 (day).
HUDSON
DBSA
(Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance) Mutual support for persons with depression and
bipolar depression. Meets 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7pm, Hudson County Self-Help
Center, 880 Bergen Ave., Suite 605, Jersey City. Call Wayne 201-420-8013.
HUNTERDON
DBSA (Depression & 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. Meets 1st & 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 & 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. Meets Tues. and Wed., 7:30-9:30pm, Lambert House, Rooms 1 & 2, 253
Witherspoon & Franklin St., Princeton. Call Fran 609-716-9829. Website: http://www.dbsanewjersey.org/princeton
Grow
Mutual self-help
group to prevent & recover from depression, anxiety & other mental
health problems. Caring & sharing community to attain emotional maturity,
personal responsibility and recovery. Meets Thurs., 6pm, Reach Out/Speak Out,
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 & Postpartum Support
Group Professionally-run.
Support for pregnant and new mothers adjusting to emotional issues such as
blues, depression, and anxiety. Meets 3rd Sat., 10:30am-noon, Mary Jacobs
County Library, Route 518, Rocky Hill.
Pre-registration required. Before attending call Joyce 609-683-1000 or
Hyla 609-936-1154.
MIDDLESEX
DBSA (Depression & 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 & 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 3rd Thurs., 7:30-9:30pm, Metuchen YMCA, 65 High St., Metuchen.
Call Judi Lugo 732-675-1653. Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/bipolardepressionsupport/
E-mail: bipolardepressionsupport@gmail.com
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 Mon., 7-8:30pm, Metuchen Assembly of
God, Rose & Whitman St., Metuchen. Call Janet 732-388-2856 (eve.) or Pat 732-321-0986.
MONMOUTH
DBSA (Depression/Manic Depression
Support Group) Support
for persons affected by depression and manic depression. Families and
interested professionals are welcome. Guest speakers, phone help, and mutual
sharing. Meets Mon. & 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., noon, Port Monmouth. Call Chris or Lillian 732-495-7453 (day). E-mail: graye22@netzero.net
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.
Before attending call Nancy 732-350-4800.
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Freehold Meets Wed., 5:30pm, Freehold
Self-Help Center, 17 Bannard St.
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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. Pre-registration required.
Before attending call Ana Oesterheld 732-363-5400 ext. 22 (day).
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Long Branch Meets 1st Mon., 11am-noon, Monmouth
Medical Center, Ronald McDonald House, 131 Bath Ave. Before attending call Jean
Bonn 732-923-6990.
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Neptune Meets 3rd Tues., 7pm, Jersey Shore
University Medical Center, 1945 Route 33. Before attending call Linda Carroll
732-776-4282.
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Red Bank (SPANISH-SPEAKING) Meets 4th Tues., 2-3pm, Saint Anthony of Padua Church, 121 Bridge Ave.
Before attending call Rosie 732-747-0813 ext. 10
(Group forming) Post
Partum Depression Elizabeth is interested in starting a self-help support
group for women experiencing postpartum depression. 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.
MORRIS
DBSA
(Depression & 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 Linda 973-994-1143 for lecture schedule and weather cancellation of
meeting. Call Ron 908-377-5245 (after 6pm) for weather cancellation of peer
support group meeting. Website: http://www.dbsanewjersey.org/morristownarea
E-mail: lsb1@panix.com
DBSA
(Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance) Succasunna Mutual support for persons suffering
from depression or bi-polar depression. Family and friends welcome. Rap
sessions and literature. Rap group meets 1st & 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
DBSA
(Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance) Ledgewood Mutual support for persons suffering
from depression or bi-polar depression. 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 & 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).
Postpartum Support Group Professionally-run. Support for new moms experiencing blues, depression and anxiety.
Literature. Meets Tues., Rehabilitation Institute at Morristown Memorial, 95
Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. Registration required. Before attending call
Sharon Foldy, MSW 973-971-4765 (day).
(Group forming) Postpartum Depression (SPANISH SPEAKING) *
Leila is interested in starting a group for Spanish-speaking women who have
postpartum depression. The group will meet in the Dover area. If you are
interested in helping to start the group, call the NJ Self –Help Group
Clearinghouse at 1-800-367-6274.
OCEAN
DBSA
(Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance) An informal forum for education, support and
socialization for persons diagnosed with depression, bipolar, or related
disorders, their families, friends and interested others. Meets Wed. and Fri.,
7:30-9:30pm, Community Medical Center, Auditorium A (Wed.) and Auditorium C
(Fri.), 99 Route 37 West, Toms River. Call 1-888-226-6437. Website: http://www.dbsanewjersey.org/ocean
E-mail: camiloe@excite.com
DBSA Stafford-Brant Beach
(Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance) Mutual support and education for persons diagnosed
with depression or bipolar disorder, their families and friends. Call Salvina
609-812-5219. E-mail: sivan710@comcast.net
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Brant Beach Building is
handicapped accessible. Meetings vary, 7:30pm, St. Francis Community Center,
Seniors’ Luncheon Room, 47th and Long Beach Blvd. For information about
families and friends call Catherine 609-494-3931.
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Stafford Meets 1st & 3rd Fri., 7:15-9pm,
Ocean Club, Family Resource Center, Route 9, Stafford. Call Gary Throne
609-290-6221.
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.
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Brick Meets Tues., 6:30pm, Brick
Presbyterian Church, 111 Drum Point Rd. Before attending call Caroline
732-575-5765.
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Toms River Meets Thurs., 4pm, Presbyterian
Church of Toms River, River Room, Hooper Ave. & Chestnut St. Before
attending call Ninfa 732-575-5766.
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Toms River Meets Tues., 6:30pm, Brighter Days
Self-Help Center, S&F Plaza, 2008 Route 37 E. Before attending call Nancy
732-350-4800.
Recovery,
Inc. 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
(answering service). Website: http://www.recovery-inc.org E-mail: inquiries@recovery-inc.org
(Group forming) Depression Bonnie is
interested in starting a group for persons with depression in Lakewood. If you
are interested in helping to start the group, call the NJ Self-Help Group
Clearinghouse at 1-800-367-6274.
SALEM
(Group forming) Depression Ralph, the former
leader for a Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance chapter is available to
help anyone start a depression group in Salem County. If you are interested,
call the Clearinghouse at 1-800-367-6274.
SUSSEX
DBSA
(Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance) Sussex County Support and education for persons suffering
from depression or bipolar disorder. Rap sessions and guest speakers. Family
and friends welcome. Call Dan 973-948-6999. Website: http://www.scdbsa.org E-mail: dan@scdbsa.org
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Newton Meets Wed., 7:30-9pm, Redeemer
Lutheran Church, 37 Newton-Sparta Rd.
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Newton Meets Sat., 4:30-6pm, A Way To
Freedom Self-Help Center, 29 Trinity St.
Depression Support Group Support for anyone with depression.
Exchange experiences and resources. Rap sessions and phone help. Meets 1st
& 3rd Mon., 10:30am-12:30pm, Andover. Call Betty 973-347-3873.
UNION
DBSA
Support Group Support and education for persons with
depression or bipolar disorder (manic-depression), families, and friends. Rap
sessions. Call Theldora Hawkins 908-233-7074 or Margo Atwell 973-744-5230.
Website: http://www.dbsanewjersey.org/essexcounty
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Summit Meets 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30-9pm,
Overlook Hospital, First Floor, Conference Room # 1, 99 Beauvoir Ave.
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Westfield Meetings vary, First Baptist Church
(accessible by bus # 59), 170 Elm St., 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.
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Elizabeth Meets Wed., 4pm, New Beginnings
Self-Help Center, Morris Ave.
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Plainfield Meets Wed., 3:30pm, Park Avenue
Self-Help Center, 333 Park Ave.
Recovery, Inc. Self-help method of will training. Offers techniques for
controlling temperamental behavior and changing attitudes toward nervous
symptoms, anxiety, depression and fears. Call 201-612-8153 (answering service).
Website: http://www.recovery-inc.org
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Summit
Wed., 7:45pm, Central Presbyterian Center, Morris Ave. and Maple St. (parking
lot entrance).
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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
Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support Group Mutual support and encouragement for
persons with depression and bipolar disorder. Rap sessions. Meets Tues. (except
1st Tues.), 6-7:30pm, 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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Rodenbaugh
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