
New Jersey Self-Help Group DEPRESSION
/ BIPOLAR DISORDER /
POST
PARTUM DEPRESSION
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appropriate groups, check the surrounding counties.
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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
GROW Mutual
support 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
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 1-866-626-4437or
732-940-0991 (day). Website: http://www.naminj.org
E-mail: info@naminj.org
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. 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,
Depression Support Group Mutual support and encouragement for individuals with
depression. Rap sessions. Meets Tues., 6pm, AtlantiCare Behavioral Health,
Depression Support Group (SPANISH) Mutual support and encouragement for
individuals with depression. Rap sessions. Meets Tues. 6pm, AtlantiCare
Behavioral Health,
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,
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,
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 Lea 201-666-1009 (day). E-mail: leaea14@yahoo.com
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Hillsdale Meets Mon.,
7:30pm, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church,
Post-Partum Depression Support Group Professionally-run. Mutual support and encouragement for
women who are suffering from post-partum depression. Building is handicapped
accessible. Meets 1st and 3rd Wed., 11am and 2nd and 4th Tues., 7pm,
Recovery International Self-help method of will training.
Offers techniques for controlling temperamental behavior and changing attitudes
toward nervous symptoms, anxiety, depression and fears.
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Hasbrouck Heights Wed., 8pm, First Reformed Church,
Washington Pl. and Burton Ave. Call Philip 201-261-7044.
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Ridgewood Fri., 1:30pm, Christ Church,
Cottage Pl. and Franklin Ave. Call 201-612-8153.
DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support
Recovery International Self-help method of will training.
Offers techniques for controlling temperamental behavior and changing attitudes
toward nervous symptoms, anxiety, depression and fear.
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Marlton Mon. and
Thurs., 7pm, Prince of
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Westampton Tues., 7pm,
(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.
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. Rap sessions, phone help and literature. Meets 3rd Mon.,
7:15-9pm, Marie Fleche Memorial Library, 49 S. White Horse Pike, Berlin. Call
New Beginnings Support Group –
Chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support
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 Sat., 11:30am,
Starting Point,
No groups
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
GROW Mutual support 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,
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,
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,
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.),
GROW Mutual
support 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,
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,
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,
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,
Grow Mutual support 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. Meetings vary, 5:30pm, Up Your Alley Self-Help Center,
Recovery International 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., 10am, James Johnson Library,
HUDSON
DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support
HUNTERDON
DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support
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,
MERCER
DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support
Grow Mutual support 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.,
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. Families welcome. 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 609-683-1000
(day), Terry 908-752-3797 and Gail 732-248-4921 (eve.). E-mail: joycevenis@yahoo.com
MIDDLESEX
DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support
DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support
MONMOUTH
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., 7:30-9pm,
St. Mary’s Church, Route 34 and
Emotions Anonymous 12-Step. Fellowship sharing experiences, hopes and strengths in order to
gain better emotional health. Deals with anxiety, fears, anger, depression,
etc.
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Port Monmouth Donation $1-2/mtg. Meets Sat.,
12:30pm. Call Chris or Lillian 732-495-7453 (day). E-mail: graye22@netzero.net
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Red Bank Meets 1st Mon., 6-7pm,
GROW Mutual support 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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Freehold Meets Wed., 7pm, GROW, 11 Spring St.
Before attending call
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Neptune Meetings vary, 2pm,
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Ocean Grove Meets Thurs., 6:45pm,
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). E-mail: pvena@rpcmoc.com
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Eatontown Meets 1st Wed.,
7pm, Babies R Us, 70 Route 36 East. Call Doug Beagle 732-935-9366.
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Freehold (SPANISH) Meets 3rd Wed., 10:30am, St. Rose of
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Manalapan Meets last Wed., 7pm, Babies R Us,
7 Route 9 South. Call Antoinette Urciouli 732-845-2861.
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Neptune Meets 3rd
Thurs., 1-3pm,
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Red Bank Meets 1st
Thurs., 11am,
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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
DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support
DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support
Postpartum Support Group Professionally-run. Provides support for new mothers
experiencing postpartum mood disorders. Meets 1st and 3rd Tues., 7-9pm, Saint
Clare’s
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
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Stafford Meets 1st
and 3rd Fri., 7:15-9pm, Ocean Club,
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GROW Mutual support 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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Jackson Meetings vary, 6:30pm, Brighter Days
Self-Help Center, 268 Bennetts Mills Rd.
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Manchester Meets Thurs., 7:30pm, Redeemer
Lutheran Church of Manchester, 2309 Rte. 70.
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. Meets 2nd Wed., 10:30am-noon, Babies R Us,
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,
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
DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support
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· Summit Meets 1st and 3rd Thurs., 7:30-9pm, Overlook Hospital, 99 Beauvoir Ave. First Floor, Conference Room # 1.
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Westfield Tues.,
7:30-9pm and Sat., 1-3pm, First Baptist Church, 170 Elm St. (accessible by bus
# 59), Westfield.
GROW Mutual
support 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 Meetings vary, 4pm, New Beginnings
Self-Help Center, 516 Morris Ave.
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Postpartum Depression Support Group Professionally-run. (SPANISH) Provides
support for new mothers experiencing postpartum depression. Also open to women
in their 3rd trimester who are experiencing depression. Literature. Building is
handicapped accessible. Meets 1st and 3rd Thurs., 6-7:30pm,
Recovery International Self-help method of will training.
Offers techniques for controlling temperamental behavior and changing attitudes
toward nervous symptoms, anxiety, depression and fears.
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Summit Wed.,
7:45pm, Central Presbyterian Center, Morris Ave. and Maple St. (parking lot
entrance). Call 201-612-8153.
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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.
DBSA (Depression and
Bipolar Support
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Rodenbaugh
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