New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse

In NJ, dial: 1-800-367-6274  ...That’s 1-800-FOR-M.A.S.H. (Mutual Aid Self-Help)

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MENTAL HEALTH GENERAL

 

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.

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. Building is handicapped accessible. Call Lea 201-666-1009 (day). E-mail: leaea14@yahoo.com

Hackensack Meets Tues. and Thurs., 7:30pm, First Presbyterian Church, 64 Passaic St. (use right side entrance).

Hillsdale Meets Mon., 7:30pm, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 326 Hillsdale Ave.

 

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 1st Fri., 2-3pm, For Us/By Us Self-Help Center, 40 North Van Brunt St., Englewood. Before attending call Todd 732-677-3081.

 

Recovery International * 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.recoveryinternational.org

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

Ridgewood Fri., 1:30pm, Christ Church, 105 Cottage Place Call 201-612-8153.

 

(Group forming) Christ-centered group to Overcome Past and Move Forward * Cathy is starting a Christ-centered group for persons who want to overcome their past and move forward in their lives. If you are interested in helping to start the group or in attending the group once it starts. Contact Cathy 201-773-4750. E-mail: cathyfaye27@optonline.net

BURLINGTON

Recovery International * 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.recoveryinternational.org

Marlton Meets Mon., 7pm, Prince of Peace Church, 61 Rt. 70 East. Call John 856-983-7291.

Westampton Meets Tues., 7pm, Hampton Hospital, 650 Rancocas Rd. Call John 856-983-7291.

CAMDEN

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, 215 Highland Ave., Westmont. Call Barry 856-848-8715 or Fred 856-906-1490. Website: http://www.recoveryinternational.org

CUMBERLAND

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 Wed., 12:30pm and Thurs., 7pm, New Horizons Self-Help Center, 63 Myrtle Ave., Vineland. Before attending call Margo 732-575-5766.

ESSEX

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, 4:30pm, Pleasant Moments Self-Help Center, 465-475 Broadway, Newark. Before attending call Caroline 732-295-1545.

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, 646 Prospect St., Maplewood. Call Hal 973-762- 0764. Website: http://www.recoveryinternational.org

GLOUCESTER

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, 4:30pm, Up Your Alley Self-Help Center, 8 Liberty St., Glassboro. Before attending call Margo 732-575-5766.

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. Website: http://wwwrecoveryinternational.org

Deptford Meets Fri., 10am, James Johnson Memorial Library, 670 Ward Dr. Call Barry 856-848-8715

Woodbury Meets Tues., 7pm, New Point Behavioral Center, 404 Tatum Ave. Call Tiziana 856-384-8783.

MERCER

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. Meets Thurs., 6pm, Reach Out/Speak Out Self-Help Center, 2100 E. State St., Hamilton. Call Caroline 732-295-1545.

MIDDLESEX

(Interest in Forming) Positive Thinking Stephen is starting a group focused on positive thinking. The group would be based on “Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale and Dale Carnegie’s “How to Stop Worrying and Start Living.” If you are interested in either helping to start the group or in attending the group once it starts, contact Stephen at 732-381-5160.

MONMOUTH

Emotions Anonymous Fellowship sharing their hopes and strengths with each other in order to gain better emotional health. Donation $1-2/mtg. Meets Sat., 12:30pm. Port Monmouth. Call Chris or Lillian 732-495-7453 (day). E-mail: graye22@netzero.net

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.

Freehold Meetings vary, 5pm, Freehold Self-Help Center, 17 Bannard St., Suite 22. Before attending call Todd 732-677-3081 (day).

Freehold Meets Wed., 7pm, CSP of NJ, 11 Spring St. Call Todd 732-677-3081 (day).

Neptune Meetings vary, 2pm, C.A.R.E. Center, 80 Steiner Ave., Before attending call Todd 732-677-3081 (day).

Ocean Grove  Meets Thurs., 6:45pm, St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 80 Embry St., Stokes Room.  Call Todd 732-677-3081 (day).

 

(Group forming) Inclusion * There is interest in starting a group for persons who have felt excluded from others. If you are interested in more information, contact the Clearinghouse at 1-800-367-6274.

 

MORRIS

 

Antidote to Anger, The Professionally-run. Support for those with personal issues of anger or dealing with an angry individual. Group focuses on understanding anger, expressing and managing it appropriately, resolving disputes calmly and restoring peace and harmony. Literature. Meets 1st and 3rd Wed., 7-9pm, St. Simon the Apostle Church, 1010 Green Pond Rd., Green Pond (section of Rockaway Township). Call Janet 973-697-1904 or church 973-697-4699 (day).

OCEAN

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.

Brick Meets Tues., 6:30pm, Brick Presbyterian Church, 111 Drum Point Rd. Call Todd 732-677-3081.

Manchester Meets Thurs., 7:30pm (except July/Aug.), Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2309 Rte. 70. Call Margo 732-575-5766.

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 Toms River, Hooper Ave. & Chestnut St., Toms River. Call Delores 732-557-5466. Website: http://www.recoveryinternational.org

PASSAIC

Anger Management Support Group * Support for individuals (ages 18+) dealing with anger and stress. Rap sessions, guest speakers, literature and phone help. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 2nd and 4th Fri., 4:30pm, Our House, 750 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Paterson. Call Nicole Hernandez or Chris Gelpi 973-553-1101 (day).

(Interested in starting) General Mental Health A group is forming 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, call the Clearinghouse at 1-800-367-6274.

SOMERSET

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, 1pm, Freedom Trail Self-Help Center, 166 West Main St., Somerville. Before attending call Todd 732-677-3081.

UNION

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 732-295-1545.

 

Elizabeth Meetings vary, 4:30pm, New Beginnings Self-Help Center, 516 Morris Ave.

Plainfield Meetings vary, 3:30pm, Park Avenue Self-Help Center, 333 Park Ave.

 

Recovery International * Self-help method of will training. Offers techniques for controlling temperamental behavior and changing attitudes towards nervous symptoms, anxiety, depression and fears. Website: http://www.recoveryinternational.org

Summit Wed., 7:30pm, Central Presbyterian Center, 70 Maple St. (use glass doors from rear parking lot). Call Luciana 973-635-1120.

Westfield Fri., 7:30pm, First Congregational Church, 125 Elmer St., Annex, 2nd Floor, Room 21. Call Dorothy 732-381-3712.

STATEWIDE

GROW Mutual support 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, c/o Caroline Meehan, 17 Impatiens Court, Brick, NJ 08724. Call 732-295-1545.

 

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

 

           

 

The New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse is a program of Saint Clare’s Health System and is made possible by funding from the NJ Division of Mental Health Services. This website is made possible through the generous support of Medical Education Fund