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The Community Victim Advocacy Program provides advocacy, support services, linkages and assistance to crime victims (including domestic violence victims) and witnesses in an effort to assist them throughout the disposition of the court process and thereafter.

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Family Resource Center – Mercy Center NJ

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Family Resource Center

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Homework help is available for Elementary Grade Students on Tues/Wed/Thurs. 3-4:30pm @ the Asbury Park Public Library.

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3 Free Counseling - NJ Center for the Healing Arts

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3 Free Counseling - NJ Center for the Healing Arts

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Located in Red Bank, NJ, the Center is offering three free counseling sessions with a counselor-in-training. Open to adults, couples, children, adolescents, and teens. Clients may continue with their counselor-in-training for a negotiable and affordable fee.

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The New Jersey Center for the Healing Arts

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Book An Appointment - The New Jersey Center for the Healing Arts

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Wednesday at 3pm Virtual

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Tuesday 12pm & Saturday 4am Virtual

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Thoughtful Conversation Tuesday 3pm Virtual

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General Conversation and Support Monday at 4pm Virtual

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Mental Wellness Group (Positive Outlook) 

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Virtual Meeting Mondays at 6-7pm

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NAMI National Alliance of Mental Health 

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Various meetings dealing with Mental Health both individual and family based support groups.

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NAMI Connection - For individuals pursuing recovery from mental illnesses and emotional issues

Family Support - For people who care for or about individuals with mental illnesses

Meeting Locations and Times:

Colts Neck
Colts Neck Community Church
25 Merchants Way, Colts Neck NJ

Freehold Community Wellness Center NAMI Connection and
Meetings start at
Family Support groups (meet in separate rooms)
Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. 17 Bannard St., Suite 22

NAMI Connection meets the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month.
Meetings start 1:00 pm and end at 2:00 pm.

Neptune City
CARE Community Wellness Center
80 Steiner Ave., Neptune City.

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NAMI Connection - For individuals pursuing recovery from mental illnesses and emotional issues Family Support - For people who care for or about individuals with mental illnesses Meeting Locations and Times: Colts Neck Colts Neck Community Church25 Merchants Way, Colts Neck NJ Freehold Community Wellness Center NAMI Connection and Meetings start at Family Support groups (meet in separate rooms) Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month.

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HBH Counseling Groups (Brick) Virtual Groups 

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VIRTUAL THERAPY AVAILABLE
ALL OF OUR SERVICES ARE NOW PROVIDED ONLINE FOR INDIVIDUAL, RELATIONSHIP AND GROUP SESSIONS.
FOR INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY OR RELATIONSHIP SESSIONS – PLEASE CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE

Anxiety MMA Group – Using Mindful Management & Acceptance To Cope With Anxiety

This group is designed for adults who are interested in learning valuable skills to help manage and increase tolerance for anxiety and stress. This group will provide an opportunity to learn mindfulness techniques and acceptance skills while processing and overcoming challenges in a therapeutic environment.

Location: Online Sessions

Schedule: Monday 7:00pm – 8:00pm – Email Us About This Session

Adult EmBODY Love Group

Explore your personal body image to learn skills & techniques to help stop self criticism and move towards body love and self compassion. Topics include: origins of body image, mindfulness/gratitude skills to accept body image, challenge unhelpful thoughts about your body.

Location: Online Sessions

Schedule: Email Us About This Session
Meets weekly on Thursdays at 6:00pm

BIPOC Group

BIPOC Group is designated for BIPOC (black, indigenous people of Color) who are looking to feel supported without having to explain “who you are”. This group will provide support for the unique mental health challenges often faced by those individuals within this community.

Location: Online Sessions

Schedule: Email Us About This Session
Meets bi-weekly on Wednesdays at 8:00pm

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) For Teens, Adult, Young Adult & Graduates

Learn mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, radical acceptance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. This group helps individuals manage moods, impulsivity, and self-destructive behaviors.  Graduate group is designed for those who have completed skills training in order to maintain their wellness. It meets twice monthly.

Location: Online Sessions

Schedule:
This group has multiple sessions that meet weekly.
For more information on specific times/days, please contact us. – Email Us About This Session

Eating Disorder Group

Adults (18 years old and older) who have completed initial treatment for an eating disorder (inpatient or outpatient) come together to continue building on recovery skills and provide support to one another throughout the recovery process in a safe environment. Group members will have the opportunity to share their personal struggles and triumphs, while relating to the experiences of others in the group.  Topics discussed include: improving self-worth, maintaining a healthy internal locus of control, adjusting to body changes, developing personal identity, regulating emotions, and managing relationships.  This group is intended to be a part of a complete aftercare program. Services will be coordinated with all members of a participant’s treatment team such as an individual therapist, nutritionist, or psychiatrist.

Location: Online Sessions

Schedule:
**This group meets weekly and has two sections based on clinical assessment
1. Tuesdays at 6:00pm
2. Tuesdays at 7:00pm

For more information, please contact us. – Email Us About This Session

Eating Disorder DBT Group

Learn skills to decrease binging, purging ,and. restriction and effectively manage those behavior urges. -Identify more effective ways to think about food and weight. Improve ability to cope with intense emotions before and after meals.  Utilize concepts of mindful ness and radical acceptance to improve body image and work towards accepting your body.

Location: Online Sessions

Schedule:
**This group meets weekly and has two sections based on clinical assessment
Wednesdays at 6:00pm

For more information, please contact us. – Email Us About This Session

Emotional Empowerment & Resiliency Group

Take the opportunity to build a foundation to identify what it means to be empowered and adult. This means to be yourself, accept yourself, value and express yourself, trust yourself and LOVE yourself. Group is formatted to be therapeutic through discussions, activities, and psychoeducation.

Location: Online Sessions

Schedule:
1. Wednesdays at 7:00pm

For more information, please contact us. – Email Us About This Session

Emotional Sobriety Group

Are you noticing a growing difficulty managing your emotions? Are you experiencing irritability, sadness, anxiety and urges to return to old unhealthy patterns? Are you being plagued by thoughts like “I shouldn’t feel this way” and “I thought I was supposed to feel better with sobriety!”? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then Emotional Sobriety Group could be a good fit for you! Topics: Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome, Emotion Regulation, Relationship Management, Self-Care, and so much more! .

Location: Online Sessions

Schedule:
1. Thursdays at 7:00pm

For more information, please contact us. – Email Us About This Session

Grief & Loss Recovery Group

Do you feel sad, distracted, angry or confused after experiencing a significant loss?  There are over 40 different experiences that often lead to feelings of grief and loss. Death of a loved one, loss of a job, divorce, retirement, even making the decision to change a significant pattern of behavior like an addiction or other compulsive behavior. The Grief Recovery Method has been helping people feel better following a loss for more than 30 years. The Grief Recovery Method spells out the actions that will help you change, dispel commons myths associated with grief and loss, and understand that unresolved grief is the major underlying issue in most people’s lives.

Location: Online Sessions
Schedule: Tuesdays 7pm – 8pm – Email Us About This Session

Intuitive Eating Group

Do you feel stressed and guilty about the foods you eat? Are you tired of dieting and counting calories/macros/points?  Are you looking to have a peaceful relationship with food and your body? In this group you will learn: what intuitive eating is/isn’t, strategies to increase motivation for change, how to identify and listen to your hunger and fullness cues, how to eat foods you enjoy in a healthy way, and identify thoughts and behaviors that keep you stuck in the same cycle.

Location: Online Sessions
Schedule: There are two sections of this group that meet on Tuesdays @ 6:00pm – Email Us About This Session

Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness meditation is an evidenced-based mind-body technique that help you face the challenges of stressors of everyday life. Research has shown a connection between your mind and your body that can be used to improve health.  When your mind is relaxed and focused your body can relax and focus as well.  Each session is a combination of learning and participating in  a variety of techniques.

Location: Online Sessions
Schedule: Bi-Weekly Thursdays 6pm – 7pm – Email Us About This Session

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therapy schedule VIRTUAL THERAPY AVAILABLE ALL OF OUR SERVICES ARE NOW PROVIDED ONLINE FOR INDIVIDUAL, RELATIONSHIP AND GROUP SESSIONS. FOR INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY OR RELATIONSHIP SESSIONS - PLEASE CONTACT US

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NAMI National Alliance of Mental Health 

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Various Workshops for support

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Dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness, for more information contact 732-940-0991, N Brunswick, NJ

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Monday at 6pm Breathe, and Go: Stress management for kids
https://zoom.us/j/8379987908?pwd=TmU0THdVZ20xcmJtRXZZWWs5QXA4UT09
Meeting ID: 837 998 7908 Passcode: 340982
Tuesday at 7pm Stress Management for Teens
https://zoom.us/j/8379987908?pwd=NmxVQm93ZFVaMG1CMTlxREZheGJXdz09
Meeting ID: 837 998 7908 Passcode: 008654
Wednesdays at 4:30pm Bored in the House: Youth Hangout
https://zoom.us/j/94732149652?pwd=L3BEUTZBR004dnRpNmdkYnRQMWdvdz09
Meeting ID: 947 3214 9652 Passcode: 726468
Wednesdays at 7:30pmSupporting Families: Group for Parents
https://zoom.us/j/96390553396?pwd=Sm9HUzE4cXk5WEhqbWt4NloybDYrQT09
Meeting ID: 963 9055 3396 Passcode: 522856

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Tuesdays at 7pm From Stuck to Soaring: Stress Management for Teens Zoom Link Meeting ID: 837 998 7908 Passcode: 008654
Wednesdays at 4:30pm

Bored in the House: Youth Hangout (Ages 14-18) Zoom Link Meeting ID: 947 3214 9652 Passcode: 726468

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FREE WORKSHOPS

Virtual YOGA

Stress Management for Adults & Children

Support for Front Line Workers

Support Groups for Recovery

CLICK HERE to REGISTER

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Mindfulness Practice sessions offered every Monday at 11am ET. Open to all! Save your spot.

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Support Group PFLAG and Monmouth Cares

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MonmouthCares is excited to announce our new collaboration with PFLAG Jersey Shore to bring new support services to LGBTQ teens in Monmouth County!

Our new Your Authentic Self (YAS), Teen - Monmouth is a social group for LGBTQ teens. Built on the framework of Ocean Partnership for Children's YAS, Teen meeting in Ocean County, our group will officially start on Monday, February 15, 2021.

When: 3rd Monday of every month
Where: Virtually using the Zoom platform
Who: LGBTQ teens ages 13 to 18
How: Link to access the meeting sent out via text the day of the meeting

Individuals attending for the first time will need to complete an Informed Consent which can be found below. By fully completing the form and hitting submit, you will be registering to receive the information to join the group and acknowledging terms on the Informed Consent. Access to the meeting information will be sent out through texts on the day of the meeting.

MonmouthCares & PFLAG Jersey Shore are proud of our partnership and hope these services will bring together and build a community of love and acceptance and promote the well-being of LGBTQ teens!

Please click to sign up to receive emails/texts from PFLAG Jersey Shore which will include meeting notifications.

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Your Authentic Self - LGBTQ+ Teen Support Group

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Our new Your Authentic Self (YAS), Teen - Monmouth is a social group for LGBTQ teens. Built on the framework of Ocean Partnership for Children's YAS, Teen meeting in Ocean County, our group will officially start on Monday, February 15, 2021.

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Trans Support and LGBTQ+ chat room for kids under 19 years old.

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Support Group NEPTUNE Hackensack Meridian

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Support Group NEPTUNE Hackensack Meridian

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The Adapt Group is a once weekly therapy group for teen girls (12-18 years old) who experience anxiety or depression. Using DBT strategies, the ADAPT group focuses on developing coping skills and building on individual strengths to successfully manage difficult feelings.

Location: After school @ 61 Davis Ave, Neptune, NJ 07753

How to enroll your child: Call 732-869-2784 for more information or start the intake process. Hackensack Meridian Children's Health accepts most major insurances.

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Rainbows Support Group Weekly Tuesday 3pm

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Rainbows Support Group Weekly Tuesday 3pm

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Zoom Support Group

https://bit.ly/3q5ilMY. Meeting ID: 859 9446 4523. Password: rainbow.

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Events and Workshops to Support Parents

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PARENTS ANONYMOUS SPEAKERS TRAINING

Many parents have never heard of Parents Anonymous ® and the many services we have to build effective family and community leadership. This workshop will provide the information and format to present a 15 minute workshop on Parents Anonymous ®.

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PARENTS ANONYMOUS SPEAKERS TRAINING Many parents have never heard of Parents Anonymous ® and the many services we have to build effective family and community leadership. This workshop will provide the information and format to present a 15 minute workshop on Parents Anonymous ®.

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Wednesdays at 8pm Supporting Families: Group for Parents and Caregivers Zoom Link Meeting ID: 963 9055 3396 Passcode: 522856

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Parent Anonymous of New Jersey meetings and workshops

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PARENTS ANONYMOUS SPEAKERS TRAINING

Many parents have never heard of Parents Anonymous ® and the many services we have to build effective family and community leadership. This workshop will provide the information and format to present a 15 minute workshop on Parents Anonymous ®.

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PARENTS ANONYMOUS SPEAKERS TRAINING Many parents have never heard of Parents Anonymous ® and the many services we have to build effective family and community leadership. This workshop will provide the information and format to present a 15 minute workshop on Parents Anonymous ®.

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12-1pm virual

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Dual Diagnosis Support Group (Mental Health and Addiction) 

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Dual Diagnosis Support Group (Mental Health and Addiction) 

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Monday 12-1pm Zoom

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Central Jersey Support Groups for Alcohol Addiction Recovery ALL ONLINE

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Alcohol Addiction Recovery in Person Meetings

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N.A. Narcotics Anonymous Meeting Finder 

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N.A. Narcotics Anonymous Meeting Finder 

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A general search engine to find meetings close to your address

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This website will help connect families for support if you have addiction in your family.

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Electronic Meetings

Electronic Al-Anon meetings are held online and over the phone. Electronic meeting formats include: Phone, Email, Chat, Blog, Bulletin Board, Instant Messaging (Skype, WhatsApp, Discord, etc.), Web Conferencing (Zoom, WebEx, etc.) and Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.).

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Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon is a mutual support group of peers who share their experience in applying the Al-Anon principles to problems related to the effects of a problem drinker in their lives.

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Virtual Meeting list including Women in Recovery, Children & Family Support and More

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Robert Wood Johnson Support Groups Recovery 

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This group offers support for anyone that needs support in recovery. 1-833-2B-SOBER is their hotline. Our peer-led support group meetings are open to all individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder. Pre-registration for the support group is required.

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A virtual meeting on Tuesday at 7pm

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General Support Saturdays 9:30 Zoom
(Occasional Speakers)

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Wednesday at 5:30pm Virtual

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Support for anyone with custody due to substance abuse issues. 2nd and 4th Monday 6-7pm Virtual

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Family Support through Alanon and Alateen 

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Family Support through Alanon and Alateen 

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Group Meeting Search for Families with Addiction & Recovery

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Electronic Meetings

Electronic Al-Anon meetings are held online and over the phone. Electronic meeting formats include: Phone, Email, Chat, Blog, Bulletin Board, Instant Messaging (Skype, WhatsApp, Discord, etc.), Web Conferencing (Zoom, WebEx, etc.) and Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.).

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Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon is a mutual support group of peers who share their experience in applying the Al-Anon principles to problems related to the effects of a problem drinker in their lives.

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Family support for Narcotic Use

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World Services Alanon and Alateen Search 

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World Services Alanon and Alateen Search 

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local meetings for

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Electronic meetings, like all Al‑Anon meetings, offer help and hope to anyone who is affected by alcoholism in a family member or friend. Electronic Al‑Anon meetings agree to abide by the spirit of the Twelve Traditions. Each Al‑Anon member is responsible for keeping the meeting focused on Al‑Anon recovery and discussion of Al‑Anon related topics. Al‑Anon will always be what we-its members-make it. Confidentiality and anonymity varies from platform to platform. It is the responsibility of the Al‑Anon member to understand how to maintain personal anonymity when participating in an online Al‑Anon meeting.

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Al-Anon Electronic Meetings Electronic meetings, like all Al‑Anon meetings, offer help and hope to anyone who is affected by alcoholism in a family member or friend. Electronic Al‑Anon meetings agree to abide by the spirit of the Twelve Traditions.

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Parent Support Group Monthly on 1st Wednesday of the Month at 5:30

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Parent Support Group Monthly on 1st Wednesday of the Month at 5:30

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This group is geared toward parents who are interested in connecting with similar individuals as they discuss the ups and downs of parenting. An open forum for parents to connect and share experiences, concerns, and resources. 5:30pm on the first Wednesday of the month via Telehealth. Flyer of Information. Website.