New Jersey Self-Help

 Group Clearinghouse

 

 

---

MENTAL HEALTH GENERAL

---

Back to HOME PAGE

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 interested in starting a group, contact the Clearinghouse. We can help! If you know of any group that should be listed, or find incorrect information, please contact Wendy or call the Clearinghouse at 1-800-367-6274 or 973-989-1122.

STATEWIDE

GROW Mutual self-help group to prevent and 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 (see listings below). Write: GROW Center, 4A Iowa Dr., Whiting, NJ 08759. Call 732-350-4800.

BERGEN

Emotions Anonymous  Fellowship sharing experiences, hopes and strengths, following the 12-step program, in order to gain better emotional health. Deals with issues of anxiety, fears, anger, depression, etc.  Call Joseph 201-678-3289 (day).

Website: http://www.emotionsanonymous.org

 

·         Hackensack Meets Tues. and Thurs., 7:30pm, First Presbyterian Church, 64 Passaic St. Call Sam 201-962-8038 (day).

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

·         Oradell Meets Sat., 12:15pm, Reformed Church, Kinderkamack Rd. Call Sam 201-962-8038 (day).

·         Paramus Meets Sun., 7pm, Bergen Regional Medical Center, 230 E. Ridgewood Ave., Room G-2003. Call Helen 201-675-6111.

 

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. Website: http://www.recovery-inc.org  E-mail: inquiries@recovery-inc.org

·         Hasbrouck Heights Wed., 8pm, First Reformed Church, Washington Pl. and Burton Ave. Call Philip 201-261-7044.

·         Ridgewood Fri., 1:30pm, Christ Church, Cottage Place & Franklin Ave. 

BURLINGTON

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

·         Marlton Meets Mon. and Thurs., 7pm, Prince of Peace Church, 61 Rt. 70 East. Call Barry 856-848-8715.

·         Westampton Meets Tues., 7pm, Hampton Hospital, Rancocas Rd. Call John 856-983-7291 or Barry 856-848-8715.

CAMDEN

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

·         Magnolia Meets Wed., 9:30am, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Warwick Rd. & Evesham Rd. Call Stacy 856-931-1411 or Barry 856-848-8715.

·         Westmont Meets Sat., 11:30am, Starting Point, 215 Highland Ave. Call Ann 856-853-2724 or Rob 609-413-6959.

CUMBERLAND

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.

·         Vineland Meets Thurs., 7pm, Church of Christian/Missionary Alliance, Main Rd. & Harding Ave., Board Room.

·         Vineland Meets Thurs., 7pm, New Horizons Self-Help Center, 63 Myrtle Ave.

ESSEX

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 732-575-5766.

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 201-612-8153. Website: http://www.recovery-inc.org E-mail: inquiries@recovery-inc.org

GLOUCESTER

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  E-mail: 155@recovery-inc.org

MERCER

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. Meets Thurs., 6pm, Reach Out/Speak Out, 2100 E. State St., Hamilton. Before attending call Caroline 732-575-5765.

MONMOUTH

Emotions Anonymous  Fellowship sharing their hopes and strengths with each other  in order to gain better emotional health. Donations $1-2 per week.  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.

·         Freehold Meets Wed., 5:30pm, Freehold Self-Help Center, 17 Bannard St.

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

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, 11 White St., Long Branch. Call Tamara 732-571-3272 (day).

OCEAN

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.

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

·         Toms River Meets Thurs., 4pm, Presbyterian Church of Toms River, River Room, Hooper Ave. & Chestnut St. Before attending call Ninfa 732-575-5766.

·         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. & Chestnut St., Toms River. Call Delores 732-557-5466 or 201-612-8153. Website: http://www.recovery-inc.org  E-mail: inquiries@recovery-inc.org

SUSSEX

Self-Enhancement Support Group Professionally-run. Support for men and women who want to make improvements in their personal lives. Donation $5. Meets Thurs. (except June/July/Aug.), 7-9pm, Partnership for Social Services Family Center, 48 Wyker Rd., Franklin. Pre-registration required. Before attending call Dr. Thomasina Gebhard 973-827-4702 (day).

UNION

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 Meets Wed., 4pm, New Beginnings Self-Help Center, Morris Ave.

·         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 towards nervous symptoms, anxiety, depression and fears. Call 201-612-8153. Website: http://www.recovery-inc.org   E-mail: inquiries@recovery-inc.org

 

·         Summit Wed., 7:30pm, Central Presbyterian Center, Morris Ave. and Maple St. (use glass doors from rear parking lot).

·         Westfield Fri., 8pm, Union County Community Building, 300 North Ave., East, 2nd Floor, Conference Room (parking lot entrance). Call Dorothy 732-381-3712.

End of Mental Health General Category

 

If you find an error, change or addition, please e-mail Wendy  

Also see ANXIETY, DEPRESSION,  EATING DISORDERS, FAMILIES OF MENTALLY ILL,  MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS, MENTALLY ILL CHEMICALLY ADDICTED,  OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER,

Back to TOP
Back to GROUP SEARCH
Back to HOME PAGE