New Jersey
Group
Clearinghouse
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE
DISORDER /
Trichotillomania /
BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER
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encounter incorrect data, please 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
NJ Affiliate of the OCF, Inc. * Mutual support for persons with obsessive compulsive
disorder. Provides newsletter 4 times yr, referrals to professionals, speakers
bureau, fund-raising, education, socials, support group network, phone help,
and literature. Provides assistance in
starting new groups. Call Ina Spero 732-828-0099 or Dr. Allen Weg
732-329-6694. Website: http://www.njocf.org
NJ TTM Support for Children, Teens
and Parents Support
primarily for kids and teens who have trichotillomania (compulsive hair
pulling) and their parents. Assistance available for starting trichotillomania
support groups. Also works to raise awareness and to educate therapists,
cosmetologists and other health care professionals, as well as the public,
about the disorder. Call Marc 201-670-4192. E-mail: marcfoner@gmail.com
NJ TTM Support Group for Children,
Teens and Parents Support
primarily for kids and teens who have trichotillomania (compulsive hair
pulling) and their parents. Meets monthly, St. Catharine’s Church,
OCD Support Group * Mutual
support and social activities for persons with obsessive compulsive disorder.
Meets Wed., 7pm, Veggie Heaven,
OCD Support Group * Support for persons who suffer from obsessive compulsive
disorders. Family members are welcome to attend. Meets 2nd Mon.,
7:30-9pm,
Trichotillomania
Support Group (Professionally-run)
Support
for adults, children, parents/caregivers dealing with compulsive hair pulling
and/or skin picking. Meetings vary, Center for Emotional Health, 385 North
King’s Highway,
Northern Jersey TTM Support Group Provides support, compassion and
even laughter for adults with trichotillomania. Meets monthly on Thurs.,
7:30-9:30pm, in Essex, Morris and Union county. E-mail Lisa for meeting
information. E-mail: ljp_edc@hotmail.com
Obsessive-Compulsive Support Group * Support for persons with
obsessive compulsive disorder. Meets 1st and 3rd Thurs., 8-9:30pm,
OCD Families Support Group Mutual support and coping skills for families and friends of
children and adolescents who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder. Rap
sessions. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 1st Sun., 6:30-7:30pm, Underwood Memorial
Hospital, Medical Arts Building, Suite 14, 509 North Broad St., Woodbury. Call
Rich Bellamente 856-853-2011 (day).
MERCER
Tuesday Night Group, The Mutual support for women with trichotillomania (compulsive hair
pulling). Also welcomes women with other body-focused repetitive behaviors such
as skin-picking. Meets Tues., 7:30-9pm, Princeton YWCA Library,
MIDDLESEX
Central NJ Affiliate of the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation * Support for any persons concerned
with OCD. Provides rap sessions, guest speakers, phone help and
literature. Meets 2nd Mon., (Mar., June, Sept., Dec.), 7-9pm,
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,
Rutgers OCD Support Group (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) * (P) Group provides support and
education for individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder, their
family and friends. Meets 1st and 3rd Wed., 7-8:30pm (1st Wed.,
(June/July/Aug.),
MONMOUTH
OCA Obsessive-Compulsive Anonymous 12-Step. * Fellowship for
persons affected by obsessive compulsive disorder. Offers mutual sharing,
rap sessions and stories from the big book. Meets Wed., 8:15-9:45pm,
Southard Grange #218,4860 Highway 9 South,
Howell. Call Ron 848-702-5044.
MORRIS
NJ Affiliate of the OC Foundation Support for individuals with obsessive
compulsive disorder, their families and friends. Sharing of information,
related issues and concerns. Building is handicapped accessible. Usually meets
3rd Wed., 7:15pm, Roxbury Public Library, 103 Main St., Succasunna. Before
attending call Jenna 201-323-6104.
Northern Jersey TTM Support Group,
The Provides
support, compassion and even laughter for adults with trichotillomania. Meets
monthly on Thurs., 7:30-9:30pm, in Essex, Morris and Union county. E-mail Lisa
for meeting information. E-mail: ljp_edc@hotmail.com
OCD Support Group * Mutual support for persons with obsessive
compulsive disorder. Family members are also welcome to attend.
OCEAN
Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous 12-Step. Provides mutual support for
individuals recovering from obsessive compulsive disorder. Meets Fri.,
8-9:30pm, St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 714 Herbertsville Rd., Norcross
Memorial Library Room, Brick. Call Mary S. 908-675-2627.
Obsessive - Compulsive Disorder Support Group * Professionally-run. Support,
education and coping skills for persons suffering with, or recovering from
obsessive compulsive disorder (including trichotillomania). Families
welcome. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 3rd Thurs., 7:30pm,
Group forming – Someone is interested in
starting a group for persons who have body dysmorphic disorder. If you are
interested in helping to start the group or in joining the group once it has
been started call the Clearinghouse 1-800-367-6274.
UNION
Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous * Provides relief or recovery from OCD using the 12-steps of
AA. Fellowship and support through sharing experiences, strength, and hope.
Must have OCD to attend meetings. Donations optional. Meets Mon., 7:45-9:15pm,
Diamond Hill United
The Northern Jersey TTM Support
Group Provides
support, compassion and even laughter for adults with trichotillomania. Meets
monthly on Thurs., 7:30-9:30pm, in Essex, Morris and Union county. E-mail Lisa
for meeting information. E-mail: ljp_edc@hotmail.com
End of
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Category
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change or addition, please e-mail
Wendy Rodenbaugh.
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