The New Jersey Abuse Support Group Directory
2015 – 2016 Compiled and edited by
Michael Adam Reale, Information Services Supervisor With special appreciation to the staff and volunteers of Self-Help Services, a department of Saint Clare’s Health System, a member of Catholic Health Initiatives. Staff:
Aimee Braca-Deo, Program Administrator Wendy Rodenbaugh, Information and Referral Assistant Barbara White, State Program Coordinator Volunteers:
Barbara Blumenfield Pat de la Fuente Howard Learner
Baiba Ozols Dr. Paul Riddleberger, PhD Elaine Romito
In New Jersey: 1-800-FOR-MASH | Outside of NJ dial 973-989-1122 www.NJgroups.org
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SEXUAL | VERBAL | PHYSICAL ABUSE | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE
INCLUDING CHILD ABUSE (PHYSICAL / EMOTIONAL) SEXUAL ABUSE | INCEST | RAPE | SPOUSE ABUSE | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BERGEN BURLINGTON CAMDEN CAPE MAY CUMBERLAND ESSEX GLOUCESTER HUDSON HUNTERDON MERCER
MIDDLESEX MONMOUTH MORRIS PASSAIC SOMERSET SUSSEX UNION WARREN NJ STATEWIDE RESOURCES BERGEN
Men’s Survivor Group Professionally-run. Mutual support for male survivors of child sexual abuse. Meets inRidgewood. Leave name and phone number. Your call will be returned. Call 201-487-2227 (24 hr. hotline). Men’s Survivor Group Professionally-run. Support for men who are survivors of any type of sexual violence. Topics discussed include: trauma, anger, coping mechanisms, relationships, emotions and self-esteem, etc. Meets Mon., 6:30-8pm (10 week sessions, 4 times/yr.), Hackensack. Pre-registration required. Before attending call Stephen Oreski 551-579-4441 (day). E-mail: njpsychotherapy@gmail.com Never Alone Again: Woman Peer Support Group Mutual support for women who are victims of domestic violence. Open to anyone interested. Rap sessions and guest speakers. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 1st and 3rd Mon., 56pm, Hackensack. Pre-registration required. Before attending call Theresa 201-9685455 (day). Website: http://www.neveraloneagain.vpweb.com
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Survivors of Abuse and Rape (SOAR) Professionally-run. Support for adult female survivors of sexual assault. Meets Thurs., Hackensack. Call 201-487-2227 (24 hr. hotline). Website: http://www.ywcabergencounty.org BURLINGTON Providence House Professionally-run. Support group, education, counseling and shelter for victims who are, or have been, in abusive situations. Meets in Delran. Children’s counseling services. Call 1-877-871-7551 (24 hr.). Survivors of Incest Anonymous (Men Only) 12-Step. Program for men, 18 yrs. or older, who have been victims of child sexual abuse, are not abusing any child and want to be survivors. Literature and newsletter. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets Fri., 6:30-8pm, Starting Point, 215 Highland Ave., Westmont. Call Rich 856-628-6485 (day). Survivors of Incest Anonymous 12-Step. Program for men and women, 18 yrs. or older, who have been victims of child sexual abuse, are not abusing any child and want to be survivors. Literature and newsletter. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets Sat., 9:30-11am, Starting Point, 215 Highland Ave., Suite C, Westmont. Call Kathy 856842-7282. CAMDEN (Group Forming) Finding Courage – For women survivors of childhood trauma or abuse. (Voorhees) For information contact the Clearinghouse. Call for information 1800-367-6274 or 973-989-1122. CAPE MAY CARA Buddy System Professionally-run. Confidential support for battered women to discuss problems and share resources. Rap sessions, guest speakers, phone help and literature. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets Wed., 7:30pm, CARA, Cape May Court House. Before attending call Juanita Battle 609-522-6489 (day) or CARA 1-877294-2272. M.E.N.D. (Men Exploring New Directions) Professionally-run. Support for men to learn other ways of coping with anger and stop violence in families. Rap sessions, phone help and literature. Meets Thurs., 6-9pm, Cape Regional Medical Center, 2 Stone Harbor Blvd., Cape May Court House. Pre-registration required. Before attending call 609-522-6489 (day) or 1-877-294-2272; TTY: 609-463-0818. CUMBERLAND H.O.P.E.S. (Healing Ourselves Physically, Emotionally and Spiritually) Professionally-run. Support for adult survivors of any form of child abuse. Meets Tues., 6-7:30pm, 610 East Landis Ave., Vineland. Before attending call Parents Anonymous 1-800-843-5437. Website: http://www.pa-of-nj.org 3
SERV (Services Empowering Rights of Victims) Professionally-run. Support and education for women survivors of domestic violence. Meets Wed., 1-2pm, Vineland. Call 856-696-2032 (day). ESSEX Domestic Violence Support Group Professionally-run. Support and education for women who have experienced domestic violence. Guest speakers, literature, newsletter and phone help. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets Thurs., 5pm (8 week sessions/several times/yr., Babyland Family Services, 755 South Orange Ave., Newark. Pre-registration required. Before attending call 862-438-8045 (day). Road to Recovery Support and education for men and women who were sexually abused. Meets 3rd Thurs., 7-9pm, West Orange. For meeting information call Robert 862-368-2800. E-mail: roberthoatson@gmail.com Sisters in Sync: Domestic Violence Awareness Advocates Professionallyrun. Mutual sup and encouragement for female survivors of domestic violence. Rap sessions and guest speakers. Meetings vary, 6-8pm, East Orange General Hospital, 300 Central Ave., East Orange. Pre-registration required. Before attending call Baaqia Uqdah 973-673-5750 (day). E-mail: sistersinsync@comcast.net GLOUCESTER SERV (Services Empowering Rights of Victims) Professionally-run. Support and education for women survivors of domestic violence. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets Tues., 6:30pm, Glassboro. Call 856-881-3335. HUDSON Adult Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group Professionally-run. * Support for women who are victims of domestic violence. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets Mon., 6:3-8pm, Jersey City. Pre-registration required. Before attending call 201333-5700 (day). Women’s Project Groups Professionally-run. * Support, education, workshops and groups to help women on subjects such as self-esteem, separation/divorce, domestic violence, employment and stress management. Meetings vary, Christ Hospital, 179 Palisades Ave., Counseling Resource Center, Jersey City. Pre-registration required. Before attending call Brigitta Spiegel 201-418-7010 (Mon.-Fri.).
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HUNTERDON SAFE in Hunterdon Professionally-run. Support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Also provides shelters and other services. Building is handicapped accessible. Meetings vary, SAFE in Hunterdon, 47 E. Main St., Flemington. Call 908788-7666 (day) or 1-888-988-4033 hotline (24 hr.); TTY: 1-866-954-0100. Website: http://www.safeinhunterdon.org MERCER Domestic Violence Support Group Professionally-run. Support and education for women survivors of domestic violence. Building is handicapped accessible. Literature. Childcare available. Meets Mon., 6-7pm and Thurs., 1-2pm. Lawrenceville. Before attending call 609-394-2532 (day). MIDDLESEX Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault Professionally-run. Provides a safe, confidential environment for female survivors to share and receive support. Rap sessions. Group runs for 10 weeks, once a year in Edison. Pre-registration required. Call 1-877-6657273 ext. 321 (day); TTY: 732-549-0669. Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse/Assault Professionally-run. Provides a safe, confidential environment for male survivors of sexual abuse or assault to learn to cope with the effects of the abuse. Rap sessions. Runs for 10 weeks, 2 times a year, Edison. Call 1-877-665-7273 ext. 321 (day); TTY: 732-549-0669. Women Aware, Inc. (BILINGUAL) Professionally-run. Confidential support groups, education and advocacy for battered women. Information on nonresidential services including community education, PALS children’s program, legal advocacy and support groups. Call 732-249-4900; Emergency shelter 732-249-4504 (TTY: 732-249-4504) 24 hr. hotline). Batterers Intervention Program 732-640-1860. Website: http://www.womenaware.net MONMOUTH Survivors of Incest Anonymous * 12-Step. * Program for men and women, 18 yrs. or older, who have been victims of child sexual abuse, are not abusing any child and want to be survivors. Literature. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets Mon., 7-9pm, Hope Lutheran Church, 211 Elton Adelphia Rd. (Route 524), Freehold. Call Amy 843251-5297 or Mary 732-456-1958.
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Women Survivors of Sexual Abuse / Incest Professionally-run. Supportive and confidential group to empower women who have been sexually victimized. Provides a therapeutic environment to promote healing of sexual trauma. Members encouraged to be in therapy and must not be actively abusing substances. Dues $5/mtg. which covers expenses and based on financial circumstances. Meets Wed., 6:30-8:30pm, Hope Lutheran Church, 211 Elton-Adelphia Rd., Freehold. Before attending call Anitra Puntolillo, MA, 732-804-1124 or Pat Irvin, LCSW 732-528-7535 for pre-admission interview. E-mail: womensgroupfreehold@gmail.com MORRIS Adult Survivors of Child Abuse - Northern NJ Mutual support for adult survivors of child neglect, or physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse. Uses a 21-step program. Suggested donation $10/mtg. (room rental, printout materials, etc.). Meets Thurs., 7:309pm, Church of the Redeemer, 36 South St., Meeting Room, Morristown. Press intercom button 3 for Meeting Room. Parking on the street or Wells Fargo parking lot DeHart St. E-mail Cindy for meeting information. E-mail: ascamnj@yahoo.com Jersey Battered Women’s Service, Inc. (BILINGUAL) Professionally-run. Provides support groups and a safe home for victims or survivors of domestic violence and/or abusive relationships. Spanish-speaking groups available. Children’s program services available. Legal advocacy. Call 973-267-4763 (helpline); TTY: 973-285-9095 (24 hr.). Also Jersey Center for Non-Violence offers services to assist batterers to stop abuse and develop alternative behaviors. Call 973-539-7801. Website: http://www.jbws.org E-mail: info@jbws.org Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Professionally-run. Provides separate support groups for women, men, teens and those with developmental disabilities in an environment where sexual assault survivors can heal and help other survivors. Building is handicapped accessible. Meetings vary, 10-12 week sessions, Morris CARES, 95 Mt. Kemble Ave., 6th Floor, Morristown. For meeting information call 973-971-4754 or Denise Lange-Grant 973-971-4772. (Group Forming) SOAR (Survivors of Abuse or Rape) –Sexual, emotional, physical or psychological abuse. For information contact the Clearinghouse. Call for information 1800-367-6274 or 973-989-1122. Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) North NJ Support for men and women who were sexually abused by any clergy person (priest, brother, nun, deacon, teacher, etc.). Survivors and immediate family only. Meets 1st Tues., 79pm, Grace Lutheran Church, 65 East Main St., Mendham. Call Kevin 908-630-9235. Email: kevinkingree@yahoo.com
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PASSAIC Domestic Violence/Parenting Support Group Professionally-run. Provides emotional support and networking for women who are, or who have been, in domestic violence situations. Educational series, social group, advocacy and guest speakers. Also offers parenting classes. Meets Thurs., 6-8pm, Senior Citizen Center, 330A Passaic St.,Passaic. Call Miriam Torres 973-365-5740 (day) or Tom Fischetti 973-365-5741 (day). Website: http://www.passaicalliance.org Passaic County Women’s Center (BILINGUAL) Professionally-run. Support groups for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Discussions include coping skills, legal issues and parenting skills. Various groups meet weekly in Paterson. Call 973881-0725 (day) or 973-881-1450 hotline (24 hr.). Survivors of Sexual Assault/Abuse Provides a safe, confidential environment for survivors of sexual assault/abuse. Meets Wed., 2:30-3:30pm, Recovery Center of Eva’s Village, 16 Spring St., Paterson. For more information call Cindymarie Cruz 973-7546784 Ext. 331 or Cindya Mercado 973-754-6784 ext. 332. Website: http://evasvillage.org/recovery-center.shtml Email: cindya.mercado@evasvillage.org or E-mail: cindymarie.cruz@evasvillage.org SOMERSET Survivors of Sexual Violence (BILINGUAL) Professionally-run. Supportive and confidential group for adult and teen survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Provides a therapeutic environment to aid in the healing of sexual trauma. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets for 12 week sessions, 2 times/yr., Zufall Health Inc., Somerville. Preregistration required. Before attending call 908-526-2335 ext. 130 (day). Website: http://www.zufallhealth.org E-mail: sass@zufallhealth.org SUSSEX Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Intervention Services (DASI) Professionallyrun. Mutual support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence. Meets in Newton. Call 973-579-2386 or 973-875-1211 hotline (24 hr.); TTY: 973-875-6369 (24 hr). Website: http://www.dasi.org E-mail: info@dasi.org UNION Project Protect Professionally-run. Provides support to victims of domestic violence. Building is handicapped accessible. Meetings vary in Elizabeth, Kenilworth and Plainfield. Call 908-355-4357 (24 hr.).
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Women Survivors of Sexual Abuse Support, education and confidential environment for women who were sexually abused. Guest speakers and literature. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets Tues., 7:30-9pm, Summit OaksHospital, 19 Prospect St., Cafeteria, Summit. Before attending call Sharon 1-877-713-8298. Website: http://www.angelwingsbridge.org E-mail: swells@angelwingsbridge.org WARREN Adult Women’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors Professionallyrun. Support, education and confidential environment to help women survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence work towards healing. Need prior screening to attend. Building is handicapped accessible. Meetings vary in Washington. For meeting information call 908-453-4121 ext. 303 (day). NJ STATEWIDE Survivors of Incest Anonymous * 12-Step. * Program for men and women, 18 yrs. or older, who have been victims of child sexual abuse. Write: SIANYC, Murray Hill Station, P.O. Box 1603, New York NY 10156. Website: http://www.sianewyork.org Email: info@sianewyork.org RESOURCES Incest Resources, Inc. Resource. Support groups in the Boston, MA area. Founded 1980. Provides educational and resource materials for female and male survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and the professionals who work with them. International listing of survivor self-help groups, manual for starting survivor self-help groups and many other resources. For complete information send self-addressed envelope with two 1st class stamps. Write: Incest Resources, Inc., 46 Pleasant St., Cambridge, MA 02139. (NO CALLS PLEASE) Website: http://www.incestresourcesinc.org
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DISCLAIMER
The New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse produces this directory of support groups annually. Information, phone and email contacts, locations, facilitators, meetings days and times are always changing. New groups are added and disbanded groups removed. Therefore, we advise you not to depend solely upon entries in this directory past one full year of its publication. At, or before that time, please call us to inquire about the availability of the next director edition. At any time you may also call our helpline, through which we distribute the most up-to-date information on support groups and helplines.
SELF-HELP GROUP CLEARINGHOUSE HELPLINE:
NJ RESIDENTS CALL 1-800-367-6274 | OUTSIDE NJ CALL 973-989-1122 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 and Addictions Services.
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