Support Groups: Find Connection and Strength
Hackensack Meridian Health recognizes that life's challenges, whether coping with the loss of a loved one, managing a chronic illness, or facing a serious diagnosis, can be overwhelming. That is why we offer a wide range of community-based support groups for patients and caregivers. Connecting with others who share similar experiences can provide comfort, education, and strength, helping you navigate your journey with the support you need.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Southern Ocean Medical Center
Meets Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m. & Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. To participate or obtain information, please call 609-978-3803.
Hackensack Meridian at Home
1340 A Campus Parkway, Wall NJ
This is a six week program. To participate or obtain information, please call 732-751-3492.
Ocean University Medical Center
Meets on the first and third Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. This program is currently being held virtually. To participate or obtain information, please call 732-202-8071.
Riverview Medical Center
This is a six week program. This program is currently being held virtually. To participate or obtain information, please call 732-202-8071.
Compassionate Friends - Toms River
1st Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
This program is currently being held virtually
Billie – 732-363-3894
Compassionate Friends - Holmdel
3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
This program is currently being held virtually.
Liz – 732-673-6405
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
This meeting is currently being held virtually.
To participate or obtain information, please call Kathy V. at 609-433-6333.
Amputee Support Group
Meets the last Thursday of each month from 3 to 4 p.m.
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute - OP Annex (This program is currently being held virtually)
For more information or to register, please call 732-321-7000, ext. 68244
Amputee Prosthetic Support Group
Meets the first Thursday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m.
Hackensack University Medical Center
87 Route 17 North, Maywood, NJ 07607
For more information or to register, please call 551-996-4450.
Brain Tumor Support
Jersey Shore University Medical Center (This program currently meets virtually)
Meets monthly visit www.njbt.org for dates.
Brain Injury Support
Center for Brain Injuries, JFK Hartwyck at Oak Tree (This program currently meets virtually)
Meets second Tuesday every month from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
2048 Oak Tree Road, Edison
For more information, call 732-906-2656.
Brain Injury Support
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, Neuroscience Conference Room (This program currently meets virtually)
Meets May 20 and June 17 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
For more information, call: 732-906-2656
Riverview Medical Center
Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. To participate or obtain information, please call 732-939-1145.
Bayshore Medical Center
Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. and the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please call 732-497-1862.
JFK University Medical Center
70 James Street, Classroom 1. This class is currently being held virtually. For more information, please call 732-744-5662.
Hackensack University Medical Center
Meets in the fourth floor conference room on the second Wednesday of every month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For more information, please call 551-996-8689.
EMPOWER Virtual Community
Online community for those diagnosed with breast cancer to connect and learn about a variety of topics related to breast cancer, recovery, wellness and holistics. It is virtual every other month at 6 pm via Zoom.
Reach out to Lizzie Martinez, Oncology Nurse Breast Navigator, 732-836-4679, Elizabeth.Martinez@hmhn.org.
Breast Feeding and New Mom Support Group
JFK University Medical Center, 5th Floor Family Suite
Twice monthly
For more information call 732-632-1632 or email perinataled.jfk@hmhn.org
Hackensack University Medical Center
First Monday of each month at 11 a.m.
87 Route 17 North, Maywood, NJ 07607
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
- Warm line: 732-776-3329
- Support groups: 732-776-4281
JFK University Medical Center
- Warm line: 732-744-5982
- Support groups: 732-632-1632
Ocean University Medical Center
- Warm line: 732-776-3329
- Support groups: 732-776-4281
Palisades Medical Center
- Warm line and outpatient lactation consultants: 201-520-4785
- Pump rental: 201-520-4785
- Support groups: 201-295-4823
Raritan Bay Medical Center
- Warm line: 732-776-3329
- Support groups: 732-776-4281
Riverview Medical Center
- Warm line: 732-776-3329
- Support groups: 732-776-4281
Southern Ocean Medical Center
- Warm line: 732-776-3329
- Support groups: 732-776-4281
BERGEN COUNTY
Hackensack University Medical Center
John Theurer Cancer Center
92 Second Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Living with Cancer
3rd Thursday of the month, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Contact: Michael Molloy, LCSW at 551 996-3671
Life After Transplant- VIRTUAL ONLY
3rd Thursday of the month, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Kathleen Bendul, LCSW at 551 996-4084
GYN/Breast Cancer Support Group
1st Monday of the month, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: Kathryn Koch, LSW at 551 996-5861
Cancer Caregiver Support Group
1st Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Contact: Maggie Franzetti, LCSW at 551 996-5836
MONMOUTH COUNTY
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
HOPE Tower
19 Davis Avenue, Neptune, NJ 07753
Gynecologic Cancer Support Group
Second Tuesday of every month at 11:30 a.m.
732-776-3316
Living with Cancer Support Group
Fourth Thursday of each month at 1 p.m.
732-776-3316
Ostomy Support Group
Third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
908-872-2019
Thyroid Cancer Support Group
First Monday every other month at 5 p.m.
Email: neptune-nj@thyca.org
Caregiver Support Group
Second Tuesday of every month from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
732-776-3671
Riverview Medical Center
1 Riverview Plaza
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Breast Cancer Support Group
Second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
732-939-1145
Bayshore Medical Center
727 North Beers Street
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Adult Bereavement Group
Virtual
732-202-8071
at 6 p.m.
732-321-7000 x 67740
Voices of Healing Breast Cancer Support Group
Fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
732-744-5662
At Hackensack Meridian Health Cancer Care, we’ll be by your side throughout your cancer journey. And that means offering support at every turn. Through our support groups, it’s our sincere hope you’ll be better equipped to deal with the emotional and social impact cancer can have on your life as you undergo treatment.
Mountainside Medical Center
1 Bay Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
Cancer Center Conference Room on the 2nd floor next to the Infusion Center
Cancer Survivor Group
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Contact:
Gary Arakelian, LCSW
973-429-6098
April 10 & 24
May 8 & 22
June 5 & 19
July 3, 17, & 31
August 14 & 28
September 11& 25
October 9 & 23
November 6 & 20
December 4 & 18
Cancer Support Group
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Contact: Gary Arakelian, LCSW 973-429-6098
The Cancer Support Group welcomes those undergoing cancer treatment, extending its embrace beyond
hospital confines to include anyone in need. Providing a space for open dialogue and mutual support, the group offers companionship and educational sessions and seminars.
2024 Dates:
May 1, 15 & 29
June 12 & 26
July 10 & 24
August 7 & 21
September 4 & 18
October 2, 16 & 30
November 13 & 27
December 11
MS Caregiver Support Group
Multiple Sclerosis Center at Jersey Shore University Medical Center
1945 Route 33, Neptune, NJ
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. For more information, please call 732-897-3620.
Caregiver Support Group
1st Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m.
JFK Medical Center, Adult Day Care
3 Progress Street, Edison
For more information, call 908-912-1910
Caregiver Support Group
Meets the second Monday of each month, from 2 - 3 p.m. (no meeting in July and Aug)
Cullen Recreation Center
1776 Union Ave
Hazlet, NJ, 07730
To participate or obtain information, please call 732-739-5919
Caregiving with Confidence Support Group
Meets the second Monday of each month from Noon- 1 p.m.
(If it falls on a holiday it will be held the Monday prior)
Mayo Park Center
501 Beacon Avenue, Beachwood
For more information and to register, please call 609-978-4728
Parkinson’s Disease: Caregivers Support Group
Meets September 16 and December 19 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
JFK Medical Center/Neuroscience Conference Room
For more information, call: 732-321-7000, ext. 68973
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
To participate or obtain information, please call 732-869-1162.
Adult Diabetes Support Group
Meets first Tuesday of each month from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Virtual Support Group
For more information, call 551-996-3010
Adult Diabetes Support Group
Meets third Wednesday of each month from 12 noon - 1 p.m., in-person
Southern Ocean Medical Center
1140 Rte. 72 W, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
First Floor, Beach Plum Dining Room
For more information, please call: 609-978-3491
Insulin Pump Support Group
Meets first Monday of each month from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. (This meeting is currently being held virtually)
Hackensack University Medical Center
87 Route 17 North, Maywood, NJ 07607
For more information, call 551-996-3010
Insulin Pump Therapy Support Group
Meets each Tuesday of the month at 7:15 p.m.
JFK University Medical Center, First Floor, Rehabilitation Medicine Conference Room
For more information, call: 732-744-5944
JFK University Medical Center
Meets third Wednesday every month from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
New Jersey Neuroscience Institute Conference Room- 1st Floor
For more information, call: 732-321-7000, ext. 67245
Meets third Wednesday every month from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
New Jersey Neuroscience Institute Conference Room- 1st Floor
For more information, call: 732-321-7000, ext. 67245
Essential Tremor Support Group
JFK University Medical Center
Meets on the first Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
JFK University Medical Center - Neuroscience Institute Conference Room
For more information, call: 732-321-7010 x68890
HIV Support Group
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
To participate or obtain information, please call 732-869-5749.
Women's HIV Support Group
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Meets every third Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. To participate or obtain information, please call 732-869-5702.
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
To participate or obtain information, please call 732-869-5749.
Women's HIV Support Group
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Meets every third Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. To participate or obtain information, please call 732-869-5702.
Multiple Myleoma
Hackensack University Medical Center
Third Thursday of every month from 10:30 a.m. – noon
551-996-8704
Multiple Myleoma
Southern Ocean Medical Center
Second Tuesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
609-978-3070
Hackensack University Medical Center
Third Thursday of every month from 10:30 a.m. – noon
551-996-8704
Multiple Myleoma
Southern Ocean Medical Center
Second Tuesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
609-978-3070
MS Connections: Living with MS
Multiple Sclerosis Center at Jersey Shore University Medical Center
1945 Route 33, Neptune, NJ
Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. For more information please call, 732-897-3620.
Men Talk
Multiple Sclerosis Center at Jersey Shore University Medical Center
1945 Route 33, Neptune, NJ
Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. For more information please call, 732-897-3620.
MS Caregiver Support Group
Multiple Sclerosis Center at Jersey Shore University Medical Center
1945 Route 33, Neptune, NJ
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. For more information please call, 732-897-3620.
Multiple Sclerosis Self Help Group of HUMC
Meets the second Thursday of each month from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Hackensack University Medical Center
87 Route 17 North, Maywood, NJ 07607
Call 551-996-1324 or email Annerys.santos@hmhn.org to learn more and RSVP.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Meets the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. on outside patio, weather permitting or inside the Ocean University Medical Center Community Room
Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Ocean University Medical Center
425 Jack Martin Blvd.
Brick, NJ
Please contact us at 732 836 4523 or email Joyce.Franceschini@hmhn.org for further information.
Masks are mandatory at all times.
Southern Ocean Medical Center
Meets every Thursday 7 p.m. and every Saturday 7:30 p.m. To participate or obtain information, please call 732-300-0751.
Ocean University Medical Center
Meets every Thursday 7 p.m. and every Saturday 7:30 p.m. To participate or obtain information, please call 732-300-0751.
Meets every Thursday 7 p.m. and every Saturday 7:30 p.m. To participate or obtain information, please call 732-300-0751.
Ocean University Medical Center
Meets every Thursday 7 p.m. and every Saturday 7:30 p.m. To participate or obtain information, please call 732-300-0751.
New Moms Network is a free group where new mothers can meet to have discussions, develop new friendships and share the experiences of life with a young infant. Babies up to 12 months of age are welcome!
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Meets every Thursday 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. This program is currently being held virtually. To participate or obtain information, please call 732-776-4281.
JFK University Medical Center
To participate or obtain information, please call 732-632-1632.
Tilton Fitness – Jackson
Community Outreach Conference Center – Lower Level
27 South Cooks Bridge Road, Jackson
Meets on every Tuesday at 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (This program is currently being held virtually)
Prior to attending for the first time, please call 732-776-4281.
Palisades Medical Center
Meets on Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Auditorium or 2nd Floor OB Conference Room
For more information or to register, please call 201-295-4823.
Palisades Medical Center - New Mother's Support Group ages 2-16 weeks
Meets every Thursday at 11 a.m.
For more information or to register, please call 201-295-4823.
Hackensack University Medical Center
Meets virtually the first Monday of every month from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
America/New_York |
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/tjr-hybg-auk
Or dial: (US) +1 352-432-8541 PIN: 672 266 418#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/tjr-hybg-auk?pin=8123829917834
Contact: Ronnie Funke at ronnie.funke@hmhn.org for more information or questions
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. To participate or obtain information, please call 908-872-2019.
Ocean University Medical Center
Conference room A by the A Shore Rehab entrance. Meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. This program currently meets virtually. For more information, please 732-836-4897. United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) affiliated.
Southern Ocean Medical Center
Meets every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. To participate or obtain information, please call 609-978-2805.
Meets every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. To participate or obtain information, please call 609-978-2805.
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
JFK University Medical Center
Second Thursday of each month, from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
JFK University Medical Center Neuroscience Conference Room
For more information, call 732-321-7010 x68890
Parkinson’s Disease Caregivers Support
JFK University Medical Center
Fourth Monday of every even month, at 4:00 p.m.
JFK University Medical Center Neuroscience Conference Room
For more information, call 914-837-6910
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Ocean University Medical Center
Third Wednesday of the month, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.. Group meets in the conference room of Outpatient Rehabilitation at
1686 Route 88
Brick, NJ 08724
To participate or obtain information, please call 732-853-6478.
Parkinson’s Disease Caregivers Support Group
Ocean University Medical Center
Fourth Wednesday of the month, from 1:00 - to 2:00 p.m. Group meets in the conference room behind Hackensack Meridian Rehabilitation
at 1686 Route 88
Brick, NJ 08724
To participate or obtain information, please call 732-853-6478.
Parkinson's Disease Support Group
Cullen Recreation Center
Second Tuesday of the month, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (no meeting in July and Aug.)
Cullen Recreation Center
1776 Union Ave
Hazlet, NJ 07730
To participate or obtain information, please call 908-902-8643
The ParkinSINGS Choir
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
Every Wednesday, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
JFK University Medical Center – 1 East Day Room on the 1st floor of the hospital
For more information, call: 732-321-7023
Parkinson's Disease Support Group
Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Ocean University Medical Center
Third Monday of each month, at 1:00 p.m.
Will meet outside on the patio, weather permitting or inside the Ocean University Medical Center Community Room
Please contact us at 732-836-4523 or email Lindsay.Walicky@hmhn.org for further information.
Masks are mandatory at all times.
Mother Support Group Riverview Medical Center Meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Meetings are held virtually via Zoom. To participate or obtain information, please call 732-706-5173.
Hackensack University Medical Center
Meets the Third Thursday of each month from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Hackensack University Medical Center
87 Route 17 North, Maywood, NJ 07607
Ocean University Medical Center
To participate, please email vpickett@optonline.net
To participate, please email vpickett@optonline.net
APHASIA
Aphasia Support Group
Meets every Wednesday from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. This program is currently being held virtually.
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute- Speech and Audiology
For more Information call: 732-321-7063
Laryngectomy Support Group
Meets third Tuesday of each month from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute- Speech and Audiology
For more Information call: 732-321-7063
The LOUD Crowd: Speech Maintenance Therapy Group
Meets every Monday from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. and every Thursday from 11 a.m. – noon
JFK Medical Center – 1 East Day Room on the 1st floor of the hospital
For more Information call: 732-321-7063
Aphasia Support Group
Meets every Wednesday from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. This program is currently being held virtually.
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute- Speech and Audiology
For more Information call: 732-321-7063
Laryngectomy Support Group
Meets third Tuesday of each month from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute- Speech and Audiology
For more Information call: 732-321-7063
The LOUD Crowd: Speech Maintenance Therapy Group
Meets every Monday from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. and every Thursday from 11 a.m. – noon
JFK Medical Center – 1 East Day Room on the 1st floor of the hospital
For more Information call: 732-321-7063
Bayshore Medical Center
Meets every fourth Thursday of the month at 3 p.m.
To participate or obtain information, please call 732-497-1660.
Jersey Shore University Medical Center/ Meridian Rehab in Neptune City
Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month from 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
To participate or obtain information, please call 732-530-2201.
JFK University Medical Center
Meets third Tuesday of each month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
JFK Neuroscience Conference Room in Edison, NJ
For more information, call: 732-321-7000, ext. 60975
Virtual option also via Google Meet: meet.google.com/fnh-fczi-dzg
Riverview Medical Center
Conference Room on the 5th floor of the Blaisdell Pavilion
Meets the fourth Thursday of each month from noon - 1:30 p.m.
To participate or obtain information, please call 732-530-2368.
Stroke Support Group
Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Ocean University Medical Center
425 Jack Martin Blvd., Brick, NJ
Meets the second Monday of each month at 1 p.m. outside on the patio, weather permitting, or inside the Ocean University Medical Center Community Room
Please contact us at 732 836 4523 or email Rachelle Spencer at Rachelle.spencer@hmhn.org or Lori Yokomizo at lori.yokomizo@hmhn.org for further information.
Masks are mandatory at all times.
BMT Patient Group
Hackensack University Medical Center, 8 Pavilion West Conference Room
Meets every Wednesday from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
To participate or to obtain information, please call 551-996-4942
Bayshore Medical Center
Virtual Bariatric Support Group meets the second Thursday of every month at 8 p.m.
To participate or to obtain information, please call 732-739-5836.
Hackensack University Medical Center
Meets virtually the first Thursday of each month Registration and more information: 551-996-4424 or email Bariatric.center@hmhn.org
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
1945 Route 33, Neptune NJ
Medical Staff Board Room
For more information, please call 732-775-5005
JFK University Medical Center
Meets second Wednesday of every month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meets third Thursday of every month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (For patients post surgery one year).
This program is currently being held virtually and in-person.
98 James Street, Suite 212, Edison NJ
For more information, please call 732-744-5955.
Old Bridge Medical Center
Meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
3 Hospital Plaza, Suite 404
For more information, please call 732-360-4268
Raritan Bay Medical Center – Perth Amboy
First Tuesday of the month at 5pm (Virtual)
For more information, please call 732-952-0444
Explore Additional Support Groups
Hearing Aid Educational Sessions
A two- part series for individuals and their significant others focused on successful strategies for managing hearing loss in the 21st century
Meets second and third Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, Speech and Audiology Department
To register call: 732-321-7063
Self Help
NJ Self Help Group Directory
973-989-1122 (Outside NJ) 800-367-6274 (Inside NJ)
Women’s Health
Second Tuesday of the month from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Hackensack University Medical Center, 4th floor conference room
For more information contact Laura Tarikyan, LCSW 551-996-5827
Smoking Cessation Support Group
Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Hackensack University Medical Center
87 Route 17 North, Maywood, NJ 07607
Registration and more information: 551-996- 2038
A two- part series for individuals and their significant others focused on successful strategies for managing hearing loss in the 21st century
Meets second and third Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, Speech and Audiology Department
To register call: 732-321-7063
Self Help
NJ Self Help Group Directory
973-989-1122 (Outside NJ) 800-367-6274 (Inside NJ)
Women’s Health
Second Tuesday of the month from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Hackensack University Medical Center, 4th floor conference room
For more information contact Laura Tarikyan, LCSW 551-996-5827
Smoking Cessation Support Group
Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Hackensack University Medical Center
87 Route 17 North, Maywood, NJ 07607
Registration and more information: 551-996- 2038
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