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FAMILIES, PARENTS &
CAREGIVERS
OF PERSONS WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS
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encounter incorrect information, please contact us at 1-800-367-6274 or
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interested in starting a group, contact the Clearinghouse. We can help!
ATLANTIC
Atlantic Cape Family
Support Organization “Parents Supporting Parents” Provides education and social support to
parents/caregivers who have children with emotional and/or behavioral
challenges. Rap sessions, guest speakers, buddy system, speakers’
bureau, phone help and literature. Meets 1st and 3rd Wed., 6:30-8:30pm,
Atlantic Cape Support Organization, 1601 North Tilton Rd., Unit 1,
Northfield. Call 609-485-0575 (day). Website: http://www.famsupport.org E-mail: info@acfamsupport.org
Atlantic Cape Family
Support Organization (SPANISH) Provides education and social support to
parents/caregivers who have children with emotional and/or behavioral
challenges. Rap sessions, guest speakers, buddy system, speakers’
bureau, phone help and literature Meets 2nd Tues., 6-8pm, Atlantic Cape
Support Organization, 1601 North Tilton Rd., Unit 1, Northfield. Before
attending call Dolly Reyes 609-485-0575 ext. 105 (day).
Family Support Group Professionally-run.
Mutual support for parents and families of persons diagnosed with both a
mental illness and chemical addiction. Sharing of emotional and practical
coping skills. Guest speakers. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 2nd
Thurs., 10:30am and 4th Thurs., 5:30pm, Mental Health Association, 1127 North
New Rd., Absecon. Call Christine Gromadzyn, MSN 609-272-1700 (day).
NAMI Atlantic
County * Support and advocacy
for families of persons with chronic psychiatric disorders. Also 12-week
"Family-to-Family" family education series. Building is handicapped
accessible. Meets 2nd Mon., 7pm, Absecon United Methodist Church,
West Church St.,
and Pitney Rd.,
Absecon. Call Gail 609-927-0215 (eve.) or Gary 609-748-9558 (eve.). E-mail: nami1557@comcast.net
BERGEN
B.I.L.Y. (Because I Love
You) *
Mutual support to help parents with children of any age who have behavioral
challenges. Meets Mon., 7pm, B.I.L.Y. of Bergen County,
800 Catalpa Ave., Teaneck. Call Linda 201-320-9907.
Family Share Support Group * Support, advocacy, information and referral for
families of those diagnosed with a mental illness. Newsletter. Membership
$20/yr. Meets 1st Mon., 8pm, Community
Services Building
(Museum Building),
327 Ridgewood
Ave., Paramus.
Call 201-635-9595 (day). Website: http://www.namibergen.org E-mail: namibergen@optonline.net
Family Support Organization of Bergen County
* Provides support, advocacy and education to families
and caregivers of children with complex emotional and behavioral challenges. Families
welcome. Rap sessions and literature. Meets Wed., 7-8:30pm, Family Support
Organization of Bergen County, 0-108
29th Street, Fair Lawn.
Before attending call 201-796-6209. Website: http://www.fsobergen.org
Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) – Sunday Coffee Talk
Support Group Professionally-run.
Support for family members with a relative
diagnosed with a mental illness. Meets Sun., 10am-noon, held at diner in
southern Bergen
county. Participant pays their own way. Pre-registration required. Before
attending call 201-646-0333 ext. 252 (day).
Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS)
* Professionally-run. Support, information and advocacy for family
members and caregivers of those with an adult relative diagnosed with a
mental illness. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets Thurs., 7-9pm, Care
Plus, 610 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus.
Family education workshops meets 3 times/yr. Call Lara Zucker 201-646-0333
(day). Website: http://www.cbhcare.com
NAMI NJ En Espanol
of Bergen County (SPANISH) Professionally-run. *
Advocacy and support for family and friends of those diagnosed with a mental
illness and for mental health consumers who attend. Building is handicapped
accessible. Meets 4th Tues., 6:30-8pm (except Aug.), Bergen
County Community
College, 355
Main St., Room #132, Hackensack. Call Martha Silva 1-888-803-3413 or 201-861-0614.
Website: http://www.naminj.org E-mail: naminjenespanol@msn.com
NAMI Family Organization of Bergen County * Professionally-run. Provides support, information and education to
families of those diagnosed with a mental illness. Membership $35/yr.
Building is handicapped
accessible. Meets 1st. Wed., 7-9pm, Care Plus Mental Health Center,
Inc., 610 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus. Call
201-797-3579 (day).
SMG ~ CAN Connections Professionally-run. Provides
support and education for parents and professionals involved with a
selectively mute child. Rap sessions, guest speakers, literature and phone
help. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 4th Mon., 12:45-2:30pm,
Kinnelon Public Library, 130
Kinnelon Rd., Kinnelon. Call Gail Kervatt
973-208-1848. Website: http://www.selective-mutism.org
E-mail: kervatt@optonline.net
BURLINGTON
AACT-NOW * Support, education and advocacy
for African-American families affected by the mental illness of a loved one.
Sponsored by NAMI-NJ. Meets 3rd Tues., 7-9pm, Parkway
Baptist Church,
4 Pennypacker Dr.,
Willingboro. Call Winifred 609-265-0746
(day).
Intensive Family Support
Services (IFSS) * Support, information and
advocacy for family members and caregivers of those with an adult
relative with a mental illness.
Meets 1st Wed., 6-7:30pm,
Virtua Memorial
Hospital of Burlington
County, 175 Madison Ave., Mt. Holly.
Call 609-386-8653 (day).
NAMI FACE of Burlington County (National Alliance on Mental Illness) * Mutual support group of
families and friends of those diagnosed with a mental illness. Education,
information and referrals. Dues $25 (includes newsletter). Meets 2nd and 4th
Mon., 7pm, First Presbyterian Church, 101 Bridgeboro Rd.,
Moorestown. Call Lucille 856-222-9400 (day)
or Eileen 609-654-8736. Website: http://www.naminj.org E-mail: namiface@verizon.net
CAMDEN
NAMI of Camden County * Mutual
support for families, siblings and adult children of those diagnosed with a
mental illness Discussion, advocacy, phone help, guest speakers. Meets 2nd
and 4th Tues., 7pm, Steininger Behavioral Care Center, 19 East Ormond Ave.,
Cherry Hill. Call Barbara 856-783-2518 (day) or Harriet 856-424-0030.
New
Beginnings Support Group Mutual
support and education for persons with mood disorders. Separate group for
families and friends. Also open to persons with anxiety, dual diagnosis and
schizo-affective disorder. Opportunity to
discuss successes in dealing with various symptoms. Meets Mon. and Thurs.,
7-9pm or Wed., 11am-1pm; family and friends group meets 1st and 3rd Mon.,
7-9pm; young adults group (ages 19-35)
meets 2nd Mon., 7-9pm, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, North Warwick Rd. and
Evesham Rd., Magnolia. Call Doug 1-877-313-5050. Website: http://www.nbgroup.org E-mail: newbeginningsnj@gmail.com
CAPE MAY
Atlantic Cape Family
Support Organization “Parents Supporting Parents” Support, education and
advocacy for parents/caregivers of children with emotional and behavioral
challenges. Rap sessions, guest speakers, buddy system, newsletter and phone
support. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 4th Thurs., 6:30-8:30pm,
Church of Christ, 102 East
Pacific Ave., Cape May Court House. Call 609-729-2034
(day). Website: http://www.famsupport.org E-mail: info@acfamsupport.org
Heart to Heart Spousal
Group Professionally-run. Mutual support for
members to share ideas on
communicating positively with their spouse or significant other who has a
mental illness. Rap sessions. Meets 3rd Mon., 9:30-11am, Cape Counseling,
1129 Route 9 South, Cape May Courthouse.
Call Jodi Hynes 609-463-0014 ext. 33 (day).
Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) * Support, information and
advocacy for family members and caregivers of those with an adult relative
with a mental illness. Rap sessions and guest speakers. Meets 2nd Thurs.,
6-7:30pm, Cape Counseling Services, 1129 Route 9 South, 2nd Floor, Cape May
Courthouse. Call Sally Barlow or Kelly Magliocco 609-778-6138 (day).
CUMBERLAND
Intensive Family Support
Services (IFSS) * Professionally-run. Information, support and advocacy for family
members and caregivers of an adult with a major mental illness. Guest
speakers and phone help. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets Thurs.,
10am-noon; 2nd and 4th Tues., 7-9pm; 5th Tues., 6-9pm, Cumberland County
Guidance
Center, 2038 Carmel Rd., Millville. Call Daniel Ricketts
856-825-6810 ext. 278 (day), Mary Sauceda 856-825-6810 ext. 256 (day) or
Doris Cunningham 856-825-6810 ext. 286 (day).
NAMI Cumberland
County * Support for families
and friends of those diagnosed with a mental illness. Mutual sharing,
education, advocacy, literature, phone help, guest speakers. Dues $23/yr.
Meets 3rd Mon., 7-9pm, Chestnut Assembly of God, 2554 East Chestnut Ave., Vineland. Call
856-691-9234 or 856-794-9987.
ESSEX
Family Resource
Center * Professionally-run. Support for family
members and/significant others of persons chronic mental illness or emotional
disturbance. Support groups for parents of adults with mental illness.
Various groups meet at MHA of Essex County, 33 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair.
Separate groups for siblings and adult offspring meet on a time-limited
basis. Children and adolescents who have a mentally ill family member attend
Kids Cope in age appropriate
groups at various locations. For meeting times and days call 973-509-9777
(day). Website: http://www.mhaessex.org
Mental Health Support
Group (PORTUGUESE) Affiliated with NAMI-NJ
(National Alliance on Mental Illness) * Support and education for family
members to cope with the effects of mental illness and know that they are not
alone. Meets 4th Wed., 6-7:30pm, St. James
Church, 142 Jefferson St.,
Newark. Call M. Augusta Santos
908-707-1699. Website: http://www.thejohncharitable.org
NAMI Essex County * Support and advocacy for families of those diagnosed with a mental
illness by sharing ideas and
experiences in a caring atmosphere. Guest speakers, phone help and
newsletter. Dues $30/yr. Meets 4th Mon., 7:30pm, Montclair. Before attending call Carol
973-680-1603 or Mental Health Association 973-509-9777 (day). Website: http://www.namiessex-familysupport.org
E-mail: essexnjnami@yahoo.com
NAMI NJ En Espanol of Essex County
(SPANISH and PORTUGUESE) Professionally-run.
Advocacy and support for family and friends of those diagnosed with a mental
illness and for mental health consumers who attend. Building is handicapped
accessible. Meets 4th Wed., 6-7:30pm (except Aug.), St.
James Church, 142 Jefferson St.,
Newark. Call Martha Silva 1-888-803-3413 or 201-861-0614. Website:
http://www.naminj.org E-mail: naminjenespanol@msn.com
(Group Forming) AACT-NOW! (African American Community Takes New Outreach Worldwide) * Support, education and advocacy for
African-American families affected by the mental illness of a loved one. If
you are interested in helping to start this group, or in joining the group
once it starts, contact the Clearinghouse at 1-800-367-6274 for contact
information.
GLOUCESTER
NAMI Gloucester
County Support
for families of those diagnosed with a mental illness. Meets 2nd Wed.,
7-8:30pm, United Methodist
Church, 758 N.
Broadway, Pitman. E-mail: namigc@comcast.net
or namilaw@aol.com
HUDSON
F.S.O. “I Need You,
You Need Me” Parent Group Professionally-run.
Support
for parents raising a child with emotional and/or behavioral challenges.
Educational series, advocacy, guest speakers, phone help, literature and
buddy system. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 3rd Fri.,
11:30am-1pm, Family Support Organization of Hudson County,
705 Bergen Ave., Jersey City. Call (day) Website: http://www.fsohc.org
NAMI NJ En Espanol of Hudson County * (SPANISH)
Professionally-run. Advocacy and support for family and friends of those
diagnosed with a mental illness and for mental health consumers who
attend. Also open to persons with mental illnesses. Building is
handicapped accessible. Meets 1st
Wed., 6:30-8pm (except Aug.), Catholic Charities Service Office, 2201 Bergenline Ave.,
2nd Floor, Union City.
Call Martha Silva 1-888-803-3413 or 201-861-0614. Website: http://www.naminj.org
E-mail: namihudson@msn.com
NAMI Hudson County * Advocacy and support
for mental health consumers and family and friends of those living with
a mental illness. Families and consumers only meet together as one group at
the start and the end of the meetings. In between, each has their own
separate group session. Meets 2nd Tues., 7-8:45pm (except Aug.), Hoboken Community Mental Health Center,
506 3rd St.
Hoboken. Call Martha
1-888-803-3413 or 201-861-0614. Website: http://www.naminj.org E-mail: naminjenespanol@msn.com
HUNTERDON
Intensive Family Support
Services (IFFS) Professionally-run. Support, education,
caring and advocacy for family members of those with a mental illness.
Sharing of experiences. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 1st Wed.,
1-3pm, Perkins Restaurant, Church
St., Back Room, Flemington. Call 908-788-6401
ext. 3006 (day). Website: http://www.hunterdonhealthcare.org
E-mail: maglione.christine@hunterdonhealthcare.org
NAMI Hunterdon Support, information and systems advocacy
for anyone affected by mental illness (individuals,
families and friends). Spring and Fall classes for families: Family-Family
(12 week course for families of adults with mental illness; NAMI Basics (6
week course for families of youth/adolescents with mental illness). General
meeting 2nd Wed., 7pm and families only meet 3rd Thurs., 7pm, Getting
Together Self-Help Center, 52 E.
Main St., Flemington. Call 908-284-0500.
Website: http://www.namihunterdon.org
E-mail: info@namihunterdon.org
MERCER
Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) * Professionally-run.
Support for family members and caregivers of any adult with a mental illness.
Guest speakers, phone help and literature.
Lawrenceville Meets Mon., 5:15-6:45pm,
Lawrence Road Presbyterian Church, 1039 Lawrence Rd. Call Denise Dennis
609-396-6788 ext. 237 (day).
Lawrenceville Meets 2nd and 4th Tues.,
5:15-6:45pm, NAMI Mercer, Lawrence Commons, 3371 Brunswick Pike, Suite 124.
Use entrance in back of building. Call Lori Trani 609-396-6788 ext. 262
(day).
Trenton Meets
Thurs., 11:30am-1pm, Kingsbury
West Tower,
1 Kingsbury Square.
Call Josie Reyes 609-396-6788 ext. 206 (day).
Trenton (SPANISH) Meets 1st and 3rd Thurs.,
1-2:30pm, Kingsbury
West Tower,
1 Kingsbury Square.
Call Josie Reyes 609-396-6788 ext. 206 (day).
Parent Support Group Professionally-run. Support and information for parents of
adolescents. Opportunity to share ideas, concerns, strategies, learn helpful
parenting skills and techniques. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets
Mon., 6-7pm, Anchor House, 482
Centre St., Trenton.
Call 609-396-8329.
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).
MIDDLESEX
B.I.L.Y. (Because I Love
You) *
Mutual support to help parents with children of any age who have behavioral
challenges. Rap sessions, guest speakers, literature, newsletter and phone
help. Building is handicapped accessible. Childcare available. Meetings vary,
6 week session, Family Support Organization of Middlesex
County, 1 Ethel Rd.,
Building 108A, Edison. Pre-registration
required. Before attending call 732-287-8701 (day). Website: http://www.fso-middlesex.org
CAMHOP-NJ (Chinese Mental Health Self-Help Group)
(BILINGUAL)
* Mutual
support group for families and individuals
of Chinese origin with mental illnesses. Meets 2nd Thurs., 7-8:20pm,
University Behavioral Healthcare, 100
Metroplex Dr., Suite 200, Edison. Call Maggie
Luo 732-940-0991 (day). Website: http://www.naminj.org/programs/camhop/camhop.html E-mail: camhop@naminj.org
C.O.P.E.S.
(Caregivers of Pre-Teens Emotional Support) Professionally-run.
Mutual
support for parents and caregivers with children (ages 5-12) who have
behavioral and emotional challenges. Advocacy, speakers, educational series,
training, problem solving, coping skills and empowerment. Building is
handicapped accessible. Childcare provided.
Meets Tues., 6-8pm, Family Support Organization of Middlesex County,
1 Ethel Rd.,
Building 108, Edison. Call 732-287-8701
(day). Website: http://www.fso-middlesex.org
NAMI Middlesex County * Professionally-run. Support for families
of those diagnosed with a mental illness, to promote improved quality of life
for chronic psychiatric patients. Dues $25/person, $35/family per
year. Education and advocacy program meets 1st Mon., 7pm, University
Behavioral Mental Health Center, Room D 201, 671 Hoes Lane, 2nd Floor,
Piscataway. Coping and discussion group meets 2nd Thurs., 7pm,
Intensive Family Support Services, 151
Centennial Ave., Piscataway.
Call Debby Richman or Rose Kimmell 732-745-0709 (day). Website: http://www.naminj.org E-mail: nami_m@verizon.net
NAMI NJ
En Espanol of Middlesex County
* Professionally-run.
(SPANISH) Support and advocacy for
families of those diagnosed with a mental illness. Meets 3rd Fri., 11am-1pm
(except Aug.), Family Success Center at PRAB, Inc., 90 Jersey Ave., New
Brunswick Call Martha Silva 1-888-803-3413 or 201-861-0614. Website: http://www.naminj.org
E-mail: naminjenespanol@msn.com
P.A.C.E.S. (Parent And Caregivers Emotional Support) Professionally-run. Mutual support to help parents and caregivers
with children (ages 13-21), who have behavioral, emotional or mental health
challenges. Advocacy, speakers, educational series, training, problem
solving, coping skills and empowerment. Building is handicapped accessible.
Childcare available. Meets Mon., 6:30-8:30pm, Family Support Organization of Middlesex
County, 1 Ethel Rd., Suite 108, Edison. Before attending call 732-940-2837 (day).
Website: http://www.fso-middlesex.org
SAMHAJ Support for South
Asians Mutual
support for South Asian (Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan)
families affected by mental illness. Educational series, guest speakers and
literature. Translator available. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets
1st Thurs., 7-9pm, NAMI NJ, 1562 Route 130, North
Brunswick. Call Anu Singh 732-940-0991 (day). E-mail: samhaj-support@naminj.org
MONMOUTH
Monmouth Family and
Friends Group Professionally-run. Mutual help and support group for families and
friends of adults who have a mental illness. Discussions, learning and
advocacy for improved services. Educational workshops. Building is
handicapped accessible. Meets 1st and 3rd Tues., noon-1:30pm; or 2nd and 4th
Tues., 7:30-9pm, Mental Health Association, 119 Avenue at the Commons, Suite 5, Shrewsbury. Call
732-542-6422 (day). Website: http://www.mentalhealthmonmouth.org
E-mail: mha@mentalhealthmonmouth.org
NAMI Family-to-Family Support for family
members and caregivers of someone with a mental illness. Call 732-4NAMI-4U or
732-462-6448 ext. 5 (day). Website: http://www.namimonmouth.org
E-mail: nami.greater.monmouth@gmail.com
Colts Neck
Meets 1st and 3rd Tues., 7pm, Colts
Community Church,
25 Merchants Way.
Freehold
Meets 1st Mon., 7-8:30pm, CentraState Medical Center, 901 West Main St., Health
Awareness Center, Room 1.
NAMI Greater Monmouth * Support
and advocacy for both consumers and the families of those living with a
mental illness. Meeting starts with 30-minute talk that includes both
families and consumers. Then breaks into separate groups: a family meeting,
which may break off into a “families of youngsters” session; and
a CARE consumers group. Also periodically offers Family-to-Family educational
sessions on mental illness, treatment options and family communications. Optional
dues $3 meeting or $30 annual. Meets 1st and 3rd Tues., 7-8:30pm, Colts Neck Community
Church, 25 Merchants Way,
Colts Neck. Call 732-4NAMI-4U or 732-462-6448.
Parent Support Group * Mutual support for
parents with children experiencing emotional and behavioral problems.
Childcare and limited transportation. Rap sessions, guest speakers,
literature, phone help, and newsletter. Pre-registration required.
Freehold
(SPANISH) Building is handicapped
accessible. Meets Mon., 5:30-7pm, Family Based Services Association, 17
Bannard St., Suite 22.
Before attending call Luz Velasquez 732-546-1996 (day).
Long Branch (SPANISH) Building is handicapped accessible. Meets Wed., 7-9pm,
Family Based Services Association, 279 Broadway, Suite 400. Before attending call Luz
Velasquez 732-546-1996 (day).
Long Branch (PORTUGUESE) Meets Mon., 6-8pm, Family Based Services
Association, 279 Broadway, Suite
400. Before attending call Flavia 732-571-3272 (day).
Long Branch Meets Thurs.,
7-9pm, Family Based Services Association, 279 Broadway, Suite 400. Before attending call
732-571-3272 (day).
MORRIS
CAMHOP-NJ (Chinese Mental Health Self-Help Group) (BILINGUAL) Professionally-run. Mutual
support group for families and individuals
of Chinese origin with mental illnesses. Building is handicapped accessible.
Rap sessions, guest speakers, literature, phone help and buddy system. Meets
4th Sat., 2-3:30pm, Morris
County Library, 30 East Hanover Ave.,
Whippany. Call Maggie Luo 732-940-0991 (day). Website: http://www.naminj.org/programs/camhop/camhop.html
E-mail: camhop@naminj.org
Family Support Group * Professionally-run. Support
and education for families of individuals
with substance abuse and/or mental health issues. Literature. Meets Thurs.,
6pm, Morristown Memorial Hospital, Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute, 95 Mt.
Kemble Ave., 6th Floor, Morristown. Call Diana Krafcik 973-971-4742 (day).
Family Support Group Professionally-run.
Support and advocacy for families
and caregivers of individuals with
a mental illness. Meets Thurs., 7-8pm, New Bridge
Service, Mental Health Center, 640 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains.
Call 973-316-9333 (day).
Family Support Organization
Professionally-run. Provides support and advocacy to grandparents and
caregivers of children with complex emotional and behavioral challenges.
Meets last Thurs., 10am-noon (except Nov.), various diners, Roxbury and Andover. For meeting
location call 973-940-3194 (day).
Intensive Family Support Services – Family Workgroup Professionally-run. Support and assist families to identify and work
through concerns that impact everyday coping, communication and quality of
life when caring for someone with a mental illness. Meets Thurs., 11am-noon,
Saint Clare’s Hospital, Behavioral
Health Center,
50 Morris Ave.,
Room 301, Denville. Before attending call 973-625-7069 or 973-625-7095 (day).
Intensive Family Support
Services (IFSS) * Opportunity for family members or
caretakers of individuals
with a mental illness to share with others in similar situations. Current
information on mental illness. Rap sessions and literature. Meets
Wed., 5:30-6:30pm, Saint Clare's Hospital, Behavioral Health Center,
50 Morris Ave.,
Denville. Call 973-625-7131 (day).
NAMI Morris
County * Support and advocacy
for families of persons with chronic psychiatric disorders. Educational
series. Meets 3rd Mon., 7:30pm, Saint Clare’s Behavioral Health Center,
50 Morris Ave., Room 320, Denville. Call Eileen Griffith 908-879-5687.
North NJ SM Support Group
Professionally-run. Provides support and education for parents and
professionals involved with a
selectively mute child. Rap sessions, guest speakers, literature and
phone help. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 1st Fri., 12:45-2:30pm,
Kinnelon Public Library, 120
Kinnelon Rd., Kinnelon. Call Gail Kervatt
973-208-1848. Website: http://www.selectivemutism.com
E-mail: kervatt@optonline.net
OCEAN
Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) Professionally-run. Support and education for family members or
caretakers of individuals with a
mental illness. Call 732-606-9573:
Bayville Meets last Wed., 7-9pm, Ocean
Mental Health Services, 160 Route 9.
Manahawkin Meets 3rd Mon.,
9:30-11am, Ocean Mental Health Services, 81 Nautilus Rd.
NAMI Ocean
County * Professionally-run. Support, education, socialization, advocacy,
coping and support for families and friends of those diagnosed with a mental
illness. Dues $23/yr. (can be waived). Meets 2nd Wed., 6:30pm, (speaker) and
8-9pm (group), Ocean County Complex, Hooper Ave., and Madison Ave., 2nd Level
Cafeteria, Toms River. Call 732-244-4401 (day).
Parents Empowering Parents
Professionally run. Provides support and
advocacy for parents and caregivers of children with complex emotional and
behavioral challenges. Discussions, guest speakers, workshops, networking,
literature and phone help. Childcare and light dinner provided. Pre-registration required. Before attending
call Janet 609-693-4121 ext. 16 (day) at the Ocean County Family Support
Organization. Website: http://www.ocfso.org
Bayville Meets 2nd and 4th Tues.,
6:30-8:30pm Ocean Mental Health/Ocean Academy, 160 Atlantic City Blvd. (Route 9).
Brick Meets 2nd Wed.,
6:30-8:30pm, Ocean Partnership for Children, 1610 Route 88, 3rd Floor.
PASSAIC
Behavioral Support Group Professionally-run. Support for parents raising a child with behavioral
challenges. Literature and phone help. Building is handicapped accessible.
Meets last Tues., 7pm, Hillcrest Community Center, 1810 Macopin Rd., Room 25,
West Milford. Before attending call Julie Rikon 973-728-0999 (day). Website: http://www.ascfamily.org
E-mail: ascfamily@hotmail.com
Family Support
Organization of Passaic
County Support for parents
raising a child with emotional and behavioral challenges. Building is
handicapped accessible. Meets
Wed., 7-8:30pm, Family Support Organization of Passaic
County, 810 Belmont Ave., 2nd Floor, North Haledon. Before attending call 973-427-0100.
Website: http://www.fso-pc.org
E-mail: info@fso-pc.org
Family Support
Organization of Passaic County (SPANISH) Support for parents and
caregivers raising a child with emotional and behavioral challenges. Building
is handicapped accessible. Meets Tues., 7-8:30pm, Family Support Organization
of Passaic County,
810 Belmont Ave.,
2nd Floor, North Haledon. Before attending
call 973-427-0100. Website: http://www.fso-pc.org E-mail: info@pso-pc.org
Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS)
* Professionally-run. Support, information and advocacy for family
members and caregivers of those with an adult relative diagnosed with a
mental illness. Meets 2nd and 4th Wed., 7-9pm, Mental Health Association of
Passaic County, 404 Clifton Ave., 1st Floor (entrance in back of building),
Clifton. Pre-registration required. Before attending call Lorraine 973-478-444 ext. 10 (day).
NAMI NJ En Espanol of Passaic County (SPANISH) * Professionally-run.
Mutual support for Latino families of persons diagnosed with a mental
illness. Meets 3rd Fri., 6:30-8pm (except Aug.), Iglesia De San Antonio De
Padua, 101-103 Myrtle Ave.,
Passaic. Call Martha Silva
1-888-803-3413 or 201-861-0614. Website: http://www.naminj.org E-mail: naminjenespanol@msn.com
NAMI-Families in Quest Professionally-run.
Mutual support for families and friends of those diagnosed with a mental
illness. Mutual support, advocacy and exchange of information. Meets 1st
Tues., 7:30pm, Mental Health Association, 404 Clifton Ave., 1st Floor, Clifton. Call Edward 973-773-5112 or
973-478-4444 (day).
SALEM
NAMI Salem County * Mutual sharing,
understanding, discussion of problems and education for families of those
diagnosed with a mental illness (all welcome). ($10 dues/yr - not mandatory).
Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 1st Wed., 7pm, Union Presbyterian
Church, Carneys Point. Call Virginia
856-769-2492.
SOMERSET
AACT-NOW! of Central Jersey (African American Community Takes New
Outreach Worldwide) * Support, education and
advocacy for African-American families affected by the mental illness of a
loved one. Sponsored by NAMI-NJ. Meets 3rd Thurs., 7-9pm, First Baptist
Church of Lincoln Gardens,
771 Somerset St., Somerset. Call Cynthia Miles 732-940-0991
(day). Website: http://www.naminj.org E-mail: aactnow@naminj.org
NAMI Somerset
County * Education, advocacy
and mutual support for families of persons diagnosed with a mental illness.
Dues $25/yr. Meets 1st Thurs. (business meeting), 7pm and 7:30pm (coping
meeting), Richard
Hall Mental
Health Center,
500 North Bridge St., Bridgewater. Call Sonja
908-781-2071 (day) or Helen Campbell 908-359-0321.
SUSSEX
Family Support
Organization Professionally-run. Provides support and advocacy for grandparents and
caregivers of children with complex emotional and behavioral challenges.
Meets last Thurs., 10am-noon (except Nov.), various diners, Andover and Roxbury. For meeting
information call 973-940-3194 (day).
Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) * Opportunity
for family members or caretakers of individuals
with a mental illness to share with others in similar situations. Building is
handicapped accessible. Guest speakers and literature. Meets Wed., 7-9pm,
Saint Clare’s Health Services, 1 Third St., Linn House, Sussex. Call
973-702-2953 (day).
Interest in Starting – Parents of Children with Brain
Disorders A group is starting in
the Hopatcong area for parents of children
with any type of brain disorder (e.g., bipolar disorder, attention deficit
disorder, etc.) For information contact the Clearinghouse at 1-800-367-6274.
UNION
Family Support Group * Professionally-run. Provides
support, information and education to families of persons with a mental
illness. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 1st and 3rd Wed., 7:30pm,
Mental Health Association in NJ, 363
Monroe Ave., Kenilworth.
Call Joyce Benz 908-272-5309 ext. 106
(day). Website: http://www.mhani.org
E-mail: jbenz@mhanj.org
NAMI NJ En Espanol Union
County *
(SPANISH) Professionally-run.
Education, advocacy and support for families of persons diagnosed with a
mental illness and for mental health consumers who attend. Meets 4th Fri.,
6:30-8:30pm (except Aug.), Trinitas Hospital, 225
Williamson St., 6th Floor South, Conference
Room, Elizabeth.
Call Martha Silva 1-888-803-3414 or 201-861-0614. Website: http://www.naminj.org
E-mail: naminjenespanol@msn.com
NAMI Union
County * Education and guest
speakers for persons diagnosed with a mental illness, their families and
friends. Meets 4th Tues, 7:30-9:30pm, American Legion Hall, 1003 North Ave. West, Westfield. Call 908-233-1628. Website: http://nami-nj-uc.org E-mail: nami.union.nj@nami.org
NJ Parents’ Caucus
Support Group (BILINGUAL Mutual support and help provided for and by parents or caregivers of children
with special emotional-behavioral needs. Guest speakers, phone help and
speakers’ bureau. Childcare provided.
Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 2nd Mon., noon-2pm and 7-9pm, Trinitas Hospital,
655 East Jersey St.,
1st Floor, Elizabeth.
Call Linda McConneyhead or Jessica Arancibia 908-994-7471.
Sibling Support Group * Professionally-run. Support, information and
education to adult siblings of those diagnosed with a mental illness.
Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 2nd Wed., 7:30-9pm, Mental Health
Association in NJ, 363 Monroe
Ave., Kenilworth.
Call Joyce Benz 908-272-5309 ext. 106 (day). Website: http://www.mhanj.org E-mail: jbenz@mhanj.org
Spouse and Partner Support Group * Support, information and education for
spouses of those diagnosed with a mental illness. Building is
handicapped accessible. Meets 4th Wed., 7:30-9pm, Mental Health Association
in NJ, 363 Monroe Ave.,
Kenilworth. Call Joyce Benz
908-272-5309. 106(day). E-mail: jbenz@mhanj.org
WARREN
Family Support
Organization Professionally-run. Support for parents and
caregivers raising a child with emotional and behavioral challenges. Building
is handicapped accessible. Meetings vary, Family Support Organization, 114 South 2nd St., Phillipsburg. Call Stanley Croughter 908-213-9932. Website: http://www.fsohsw.org
E-mail: scroughter@fso-hsw.org
Intensive Family Support
Services (IFSS) * Professionally-run. Provides
support, mutual sharing and education for families and friends of adults with
a mental illness. Guest speakers. Building is handicapped accessible. Call
Jen 908-689-1000 ext. 331 (day) or Annette 908-689-1000 ext. 330 (day).
Phillipsburg Meets
1st and 3rd Tues., 6:30-8pm, Family
Guidance
Center, 370 Memorial Parkway.
Washington Meets 2nd and 4th Tues.,
6:30-8pm, Family Guidance Center
of Warren County, 492 Rt. 57 West.
NAMI Warren
County * Mutual support and advocacy for families and
friends of those diagnosed with a mental illness. Membership $25/yr. (can be
waived). Meets 1st Thurs., 7:30-9pm, Better Futures
Self-Help Center,
21 E. Washington Ave.,
Route 57, Washington.
Call 908-859-4368 (eve./weekend). E-mail: nami_warren_county@nami.org
STATEWIDE
DBSA
(Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance) NJ
17 chapters throughout New Jersey. Education and support for
persons with depression or bipolar disorder, their families and friends.
Educational programs. Call 1-888-829-2483. Website: http://www.dbsanewjersey.org
NAMI NJ
(National Alliance
on 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 1-866-626-4437 or 732-940-0991 (day). Website: http://www.naminj.org E-mail: info@naminj.org
New Jersey Parents’
Caucus (BILINGUAL) Statewide coalition of families of children with special
emotional and behavioral needs. Works to ensure youth’s needs are met
through parent support groups, parent empowerment training, advocacy efforts
and direct services at local offices. Helps parents to start local groups.
Training and materials also in Spanish. Write: New Jersey Parents’ Caucus, 236 South Salem St., Randolph, NJ 07869. Call 908-994-7471. Website: http://newjerseyparentscaucus.org E-mail: info@njparentcaucus.org
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