New Jersey Self-Help
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SCHIZOPHRENIA / PSYCHIATRIC SURVIVORS To do a group search,
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Clearinghouse. We can help! NAMI Connection * Peer-led mutual support for anyone age 18+ with any type of
psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, bipolar
disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress
disorder, any anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, other
personality disorders and various eating disorders. Also welcomes people who
are exploring issues around whether or not they live with a mental illness.
Meets 2nd Mon., 7-8:30pm, Women’s Group Professionally-run. Work and Wellness Forum *
(ATLANTIC Youth Partnership Group * Adult supervised activities for youth (ages 13-21) with complex
emotional, mental health, or behavioral issues to help them express what they
have been through and share concerns. Rap sessions. Before attending call
Jerome Townsend 609-485-0575 (day). Hammonton Meets 1st Thurs., 6-7:30pm, Hammonton Library, For Us/By Us NAMI-Bergen Mental Health
Support Group * Professionally-run.
Support for mental health consumers. Meets 1st Thurs., 7-8:30pm, Community
Services Building, 327 E. R On Our Youth
Partnership Group * Adult supervised
activities for youth (ages 13-21) with complex emotional, mental health, or behavioral
issues to help them express what they have been through and share concerns.
Rap sessions. Meetings vary, Family Support Organization of Bergen County, NAMI Connection * Peer-led mutual
support for anyone age 18+ with any type of psychiatric disorder, to include
schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, bipolar disorder, depression,
obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, any anxiety
disorder, borderline personality disorder, other personality disorders and
various eating disorders. Also welcomes people who are exploring issues
around whether or not they live with a mental illness. Meets 1st and 3rd
Mon., 7-8:30pm, R.I.T.E. (Realizing Riverbank Self-Help Center * Consumer-run self-help center that prov Suic Young Adult
Society” * Support, recreational and socialization group for young adults (ages
18-30) who have mental health issues. Activities and newsletter. Meets Sat.
or Sun., 2 times per month, Youth Partnership Group *
Adult
supervised activities for youth (ages 13-21) with complex emotional, mental
health, or behavioral issues to help them express what they have been through
and share concerns. Rap sessions. Meets Thurs., 6:30-8:30pm, Family Support
Organization of Donald Mays Jr. Self-Help
Center * Consumer-run
center that offers support, advocacy, peer employment support group and
recreational activities for mental health consumers. Donald Mays Jr.
Self-Help Center, 204 White Horse Pike, Independent Survivors * Support group to help
consumers socialize, help one another and advocate for each other. Phone
help, literature, buddy system and pen pals. Meeting times and location vary.
For meeting information call 609-506-7987. E-mail: angelgambone@yahoo.com NAMI Connection * Peer-led mutual support for anyone age 18+ with any type of
psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder,
bipolar disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic
stress disorder, any anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, other
personality disorders and various eating disorders. Also welcomes people who
are exploring issues around whether or not they live with a mental illness.
Meets 2nd and 4th Wed., 3-4pm, Pink and Blues Peer
Recovery Support Group (LGBT) * Support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender people living with a mental illness. Meets Wed., 7-9pm, St.
Luke’s and The Epiphany Church, 330 South 13th St., Suic Youth Partnership Group * Adult supervised
activities for youth (ages 13-21) with emotional, mental health or behavioral
issues to help them express what they have been through and share concerns.
Rap sessions, guest speakers, literature and phone help. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets
Thurs., 6:308:30pm, Camden County Family Support Organization, 23 W. Park Ave.,
Ste. 103-104, Merchantville. Before attending call Peter Wellness Self-Help Center
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Consumer-run organization designed to empower consumers. Prov Learning Recovery Center * Consumer-run self-help center prov Youth Partnership Group * Adult supervised
activities for youth (ages 13-21) with emotional, mental health or behavioral
issues to help them express what they have been through and share concerns.
Rap sessions, guest speakers, literature and phone help. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 4th Thurs., 6:30-8:30pm, NAMI Connection * Peer-led mutual support for anyone age 18+ with any type of
psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder,
bipolar disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic
stress disorder, any anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, other
personality disorders and various eating disorders. Also welcomes people who
are exploring issues around whether or not they live with a mental illness.
Meets 3rd Mon., 7-9pm, Chestnut Assembly of God, New Youth Partnership Group *
Adult
supervised activities for youth (ages 13-21) with complex emotional, mental
health, or behavioral issues to help them express what they have been through
and share concerns. Rap sessions. Meets Thurs., 6-8pm, Family Support
Organization, Pleasant Moments
Self-Help Center * Consumer-run self-help center that offers support and advocacy for
mental health consumers. Prov Spirituality Group * Support for mental health consumers fostering an awareness of
spirituality and a sense that we are a part of a much larger powerful entity.
Offers mutual sharing, education, rap sessions, social, phone help, and
advocacy. Meets Tues., 4:30pm, Where Peaceful Waters Flow, Where Peaceful Waters Flow Self-Help Center * Consumer-run self-help center
that offers support and advocacy for mental health consumers. Resources,
socialization, rap sessions, recreational activities, literature, and phone
help. Where Peaceful Waters Flow, Youth Partnership Group *
Adult
supervised sessions for youth (ages 13-21) with emotional, mental health, or
behavioral issues to help them express what they have been through and share
concerns. Rap sessions, guest speakers, literature, newsletter and phone
help. Meetings vary, Family Support Organization of Essex County, Independent Survivors * Support group to help
consumers socialize, help one another and advocate for each other. Phone help,
literature, buddy system and pen pals. Meeting times and location vary. For
meeting information call 609-506-7987. E-mail: angelgambone@yahoo.com or izzie996@hotmail.com Up Your Alley Self-Help Center * Consumer-run self-help center that prov Youth
Partnership Group * Adult supervised
activities for youth (ages 13-21) with complex emotional, mental health, or
behavioral issues to help them express what they have been through and share
concerns. Rap sessions. Meets Tues., 4-6pm, Glassboro Public Library, Hudson County Self-Help Center * Professionally-run. Socialization, recreation
and support for mental health consumers. NAMI NJ en Espanol of Hudson County * (Spanish) Support and advocacy for
family and friends of those with a mental illness and for mental health
consumers who attend. Meets 1st Wed., 6:30-8pm (except Aug.), Catholic
Charities Service Office, Youth Partnership Group *
Adult
supervised activities for youth (ages 13-21) with complex emotional, mental
health, or behavioral issues to help them express what they have been through
and share concerns. Rap sessions. Meets Mon., 5-7pm, Family Support
Organization of Hudson County, 895 Bergen Ave., Getting Together Self-Help Center * Consumer-run drop-in center for mental
health consumers. Educational series, social, and advocacy. Getting
Together NAMI Hunterdon * Support, information and
systems advocacy for anyone affected by mental illness (indiv Youth Partnership Group Adult supervised activities for youth (ages
13-21) with complex emotional, mental health or behavioral issues to help
them express what they have been through and share concerns. Rap sessions.
Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 2nd and 4th Wed., 4-6pm, MERCER NAMI Connection * Peer-led mutual support for anyone age 18+ with any type of
psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder,
bipolar disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic
stress disorder, any anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, other
personality disorders and various eating disorders. Also welcomes people who
are exploring issues around whether or not they live with a mental illness.
Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 2nd and 4th Tues., 7-8:30pm, NAMI
Mercer, Lawrence Commons, 3371 Brunswick Pike, Suite 124, Lawrenceville.
Pre-registration required. Before attending call 609-799-8994 (day). Website:
http://www.namimercer.org Psycho Educational
Multi-Family Group * Professionally-run. * Education and support for persons with a mental illness and their family.
Meets 1st and 3rd Tues., 5:15-6:45pm, Lawrence Commons, 3371 Brunswick Pike,
Suite 124, Lawrenceville. Use entrance in back of building. Pre-registration
required. Before attending call Lori Trani 609-396-6788 (day). Reachout / Speakout Self-Help Center * Consumer-run self-help center
that offers mutual support and socialization for mental health consumers.
Advocacy, education, social activities, and referrals. Reachout / Wellness and Recovery * Professionally-run. Youth Partnership Group * Adult
supervised activities for youth (ages 13-21) with complex emotional, mental
health, or behavioral issues to help them express what they have been through
and share concerns. Rap sessions. Meets Mon., 6:30-8:30pm, Mercer County
Family Support Organization, 3535 Quakerbridge Rd., Suite 400, Hamilton.
Before attending call 609-586-1200 (day). Website: http://www.mercerfso.org E-mail: info@mercerfso.org MIDDLESEX CAMHOP-NJ (Chinese Mental Health Self-Help Group) * (BILINGUAL) Professionally-run. Mutual support group for families and indiv Moving Peer to Peer * Support and conf Schizo-affective Support
Group Mutual
support for persons with schizo-affective disorder, schizophrenia, depression
or bipolar disorder with psychotic features. Rap sessions. Meets Thurs.,
7:30-9:15pm, Moving Youth Partnership Group *
Adult
supervised activities for youth (ages 13-21) with complex emotional, mental
health, or behavioral issues to help them express what they have been through
and share concerns. Educational series, advocacy, social group, newsletter,
phone help and buddy system. Meets Fri., 6-8pm, Family Support Organization
of Interest in Starting Dialectical Behavior Therapy – There is interest in
starting a group for persons who have undergone DBT (Dialectical Behavior
Therapy). The group would offer an
opportunity to practice DBT methods. For information contact the
Clearinghouse at 1-800-367-6274. Freehold Self-Help Center * Consumer-run drop-in center for mental health
consumers. Rap sessions, social, educational and employment resources for
persons with disabilities. Hearing Voices * Support for persons who
hear voices or have unusual experiences. Group will discuss techniques to
help indiv NAMI Connection * Peer-led mutual support for anyone age 18+ with any type of
psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder,
bipolar disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic
stress disorder, any anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, other
personality disorders and various eating disorders. Also welcomes people who
are exploring issues around whether or not they live with a mental illness.
Building is handicapped accessible. Limited transportation offered. Call
732-4NAMI-4U or 732-462-6448 (day). Website: http://www.namimonmouth.org Colts Neck Meets
1st & 3rd Tues, 7-8:30pm, Freehold Meets 1st and 3rd Mon.,
1:30-2:30pm; 2nd and 4th Thurs., 5pm, Keansburg
Meets
4th Mon., 6-7:30pm, Manasquan Meets
2nd Tues., 7-8:30pm, NAMI Greater
Monmouth * Support and advocacy for both consumers and the families of
those living with a mental illness. Meeting starts with 30-minute exercise
(1st Tues.) or educational session (3rd Tues.) that includes both families
and consumers. Then breaks into separate groups: a consumers group and a
family meeting, which may break off a “families of youngsters”
session. Meets 1st and 3rd Tues., 7-9pm, “No
Stigma” Support Group * Peer-led support for young adults (ages 18-29)
with mental illness to integrate back
into society without stigma. Guest speakers, social activities, phone help,
buddy system and online e-mail discussion group. Building is handicapped
accessible. Meets 3rd Sat., 10am-noon, 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, CAMHOP-NJ (Chinese Mental Health Self-Help Group) * (BILINGUAL) Professionally-run. Mutual
support group for families and indiv CAP (Consumer Advocacy Program) * (MORRIS M.O.M.M.I.E.S.,
The (Mothers Overcoming Medical Mental Illnesses Eternal Support) Group * Support for mothers
with mental illnesses who have children of all ages. Rap sessions, education,
guest speakers, newsletter, literature, buddy system and phone help. Meetings
vary, 7-9pm, Parsippany Library, Morris Self-Help Center * Consumer-run wellness and recovery center for
mental health consumers that prov Schizophrenics Anonymous * Fellowship, support and information for
persons with schizophrenia or related disorder. Focuses upon recovery, using
a 6-step program, along with medication and professional help. Meets 1st and
3rd Wed., 7pm, Mental Health Association, 100 Route 46 E., Bldg. C., Brighter Days Self-Help Center * Consumer-run self-help center that offers
mutual support and discussion for mental health consumers. Rap sessions,
socials and special celebrations. Brighter Journey to Youth Partnership Group * Adult supervised
activities for youth (ages 13-18) with complex emotional, mental health or
behavioral issues to help them express what they have been through and share
concerns. Meets Tues., 6:30-8:30pm, Ocean Mental Health/Ocean Academy, Consumer Parents
Men’s Support Group Professionally-run.
(SPANISH) Support
and socialization for adult men who have been diagnosed with a mental illness
who are parents or caregivers. Consumer Parents
Women’s Support Group Professionally-run.
(SPANISH) Support
and socialization for adult women who have been diagnosed with a mental
illness who are parents or caregivers. Our House Self-Help
Center *
Consumer-run self-help center that provides mutual support for mental health
consumers. Our Social Connections * Consumer-run self-help center that prov Youth Partnership Group *
Adult
supervised activities for youth (ages 13-21) with complex emotional, mental
health, or behavioral issues to help them express what they have been through
and share concerns. Educational series, advocacy, social group, newsletter,
phone help and buddy system. Meets Wed., 7-8:30pm, Family Support
Organization of (Group forming) Persons with Mental Health Issues * There is someone who is interested in
starting a self-help group for persons
with any type of mental illness, including borderline personality disorder,
and their families. 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. NAMI of New Dimensions * Consumer-run self-help center that offers support and socialization
for mental health consumers. Arts and crafts, mental health education, peer
employment support group and lending library. Building is handicapped
accessible. New Dimensions, 77 West Broadway, Youth
Partnership Group * Adult supervised
activities for youth (ages 13-21) with complex emotional, mental health, or
behavioral issues to help them express what they have been through and share
concerns. Educational series, advocacy, social group, newsletter, phone help
and buddy system. Meets Wed., 5-7pm, Freedom Trail Self-Help Center * Consumer-run self-help center that prov NAMI Connection * Peer-led mutual support for anyone age 18+ with any type of
psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder,
bipolar disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic
stress disorder, any anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, other
personality disorders and various eating disorders. Also welcomes people who
are exploring issues around whether or not they live with a mental illness. Meets
Tues., 7pm, Youth Partnership Group *
Adult
supervised activities for youth (age 13-21) with complex emotional, mental
health, or behavioral issues to help them express what they have been through
and share concerns. Rap sessions, guest speakers, literature, newsletter and
phone help. Meeting day and time varies in NAMI Connection * Peer-led mutual support for anyone age 18+ with any type of
psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder,
bipolar disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic
stress disorder, any anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, other
personality disorders and various eating disorders. Also welcomes people who
are exploring issues around whether or not they live with a mental illness.
Meets 2nd and 4th Tues., 7-8:30pm, New Beginnings Self-Help Center * Consumer-run self-help center that prov Park Avenue Self-Help
Center *
Consumer-run self-help center for mental health consumers to prov Better Future Self-Help Center * ( NAMI Connection * Peer-led mutual support for anyone age 18+ with any type of
psychiatric disorder, to include schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder,
bipolar disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic
stress disorder, any anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, other
personality disorders and various eating disorders. Also welcomes people who
are exploring issues around whether or not they live with a mental illness.
Building is handicapped accessible. Meets Thurs., 4pm, Youth Partnership Group *
Adult
supervised activities for youth (age 13-21) with complex emotional, mental
health, or behavioral issues to help them express what they have been through
and share concerns. Rap sessions, guest speakers, literature, newsletter and
phone help. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets every other Fri.,
6-8pm, Family Support Organization, COMHCO (Coalition of Mental Health Consumers Organizations) * Information, support
and advocacy on mental health issues. Speakers and workshops. Membership
$5/yr. Write: COMHCO, CSP (Collaborative Support Programs of NJ) * Assists statew NAMI Connection * Support for anyone afflicted with any type psychiatric disorder.
Follows a national model, based upon shared insights and empathy. Groups are
affiliated with local NAMI groups for education and advocacy. Offers trained
peer facilitators. Call Jay Yudof, NAMI NJ Consumer Outreach Liaison 1-866-464-3267. FOR NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL AND ONLINE GROUPS CLICK HERE
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