Hi!

I am really in need of some great support groups for this journey. I have so many questions and fears and would truly benefit from talking to others in a group setting. I love on the Monmouth/Ocean county border in New Jersey. Any recent groups out there you can share?

Thank you so much

Donna

Hi Donna,

The New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse lists the following support groups for Ocean / Monmouth Counties:

OCEAN  

Celebrate Recovery 12-Step. Christian-based. Fellowship sharing experiences, strengths  and hopes with others who are experiencing similar difficulties for  all kinds of addictions.

Lakewood Meets Fri., 6-9pm, Calvary Lighthouse, 1133  East County Line Rd. Call 908-692-7415 (day).

Toms River Meets Thurs., 7pm, Abundant Grace Church,  108 Indian Head Rd. Call Jodi and Frank 732-768-3967  (day).

Food Addicts Anonymous 12-Step. Fellowship to recover from food addiction. Primary purpose  is to maintain abstinence from sugar, flour and wheat.

Brick Meets Mon.,  11am and Wed., 7pm, First Baptist Church of Laurelton, 1824 Route 88  East. Call Phyllis 732-244-4324 (Mon. group) or Kathy  732-899-1955 (Wed. group).

Toms River Meets Thurs.,  11am, Presbyterian Church of Toms River, Hooper Ave. and Chestnut  St. (use back entrance). Call Phyllis 732-244-4324.

Higher Ground (WOMEN ONLY) Christian-based recovery program for women that deals  with every aspect of addiction and dysfunction (spiritual, mental,  emotional and social). Resources, literature, information and  referrals. Meets Mon., 7-8:30pm, America’s Keswick, 601 Route 530,  Whiting. Call Chaplain Jim Freed 732-350-1187 ext. 43.

New Creations (MEN ONLY) Christian-based recovery program for men that deals with  every aspect of addiction and dysfunction (spiritual, physical,  mental, emotional and social). Resources, literature, information  and referrals. Meets Mon., 7-8:30pm, America’s Keswick, 601 Route  530, Whiting. Call Chaplain Jim Freed 732-350-1187 ext. 43. Website:  http://www.americaskeswick.org

Overcomers Outreach 12-Step. Christ-centered. Support for anyone affected by addictions.  Uses 12-steps of A.A. and applies them to the Scriptures. Uses Jesus  Christ as the “higher power”. Meets Tues., 7:30pm, St. Paul’s  Methodist Church, 714 Herbertsville Rd., Brick. Call Rob and Robin  732-701-9843 (day).

Overeaters Anonymous 12-Step. Fellowship who meet to help one another understand and  overcome their common problem of compulsive overeating. For  information on local meetings call 609-698-0244.

Revolution Recovery Christian-based. Support to help overcome dependencies and  addictions through accountability, encouragement and spiritual  development. Meets Thurs., 8-9pm, Shore Vineyard Church, 320 Compass  Ave., Beachwood. Call 732-244-3888 (day).

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Provides emotional support and encouragement through weekly  weigh-ins, informational material and weight-loss lessons. Also open  to children 7 years and older. For meeting information call Suzy  Cress 856-797-8601 (leave message). Check website for local  meetings.  Website: http://www.tops.org

MONMOUTH 

Bariatric Surgery Support Group Professionally-run. Support for individuals who have undergone  gastric bypass surgery or to those considering surgery. Building is  handicapped accessible. Meets 4^th Thurs., 7-9pm (3^rd Thurs., Nov.  and Dec.), Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch.  Pre-registration required. Before attending call 1-888-724-7123 ext.  0 (day).

Celebrate Recovery 12-Step. Christian-based. Fellowship sharing experiences, strengths  and hopes with others who are experiencing similar difficulties for  all kinds of addictions. Rap sessions, guest speakers and  literature. Meets Thurs., 7-9pm, Abundant Life Church of God, 632  Colts Neck Rd. (Route 537 East), Freehold. Call Joanne 732-409-2923  (day). Website: http://www.alcog.org/celebrate_recovery.html E-mail:  [email protected]

Overcomers In Christ Recovery program that deals with every aspect of addiction and  dysfunction (spiritual, physical, mental, emotional and social).  Uses Overcomers goals which are Christ-centered. Resources,  literature, information and referrals. Meets Mon., 8pm, Monmouth  Worship Center, 37 Vanderburg Rd., Marlboro. Call William  848-218-0947 (day).

Overeaters Anonymous 12-Step. Fellowship who meet to help one another understand and  overcome their common problem of compulsive overeating. For  information on local meetings call 908-253-3464 or 732-634-6695.

Safe Harbor 12-Step. Christian-based. Mutual support for people suffering from  any addiction including alcohol, codependency, drugs, debt, or any  other addictions. Families welcome. Guest speakers, literature,  phone help and buddy system. Meets Sun., 7:30-9pm, Living Word  Christian Church, 47 Memorial Parkway (Highway 36), Atlantic  Highlands. Call Robin 732-241-4701 or Bill 732-291-3227.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Provides emotional support and encouragement through weekly  weigh-ins, informational material and weight-loss lessons. Also open  to children 7 years and older. For meeting information call Suzy  Cress 856-797-8601 (leave message). Check website for local  meetings.  Website: http://www.tops.org

WEIGH-LEZ Support for lesbians who struggle with overeating issues.  Discussion of different topics and experiences. Meets Thurs., 8pm,  Trinity Church, 503 Asbury Ave., Asbury Park. Call QSpot  732-604-1791. Website: http://www.jsqspot.org

If you have any other support group needs please feel free to call the NJ Self-Help Group Clearinghouse at 1-800-367-6274 (or more easily remembered as 1-800-FOR-MASH) (Outside New Jersey call 973-989-1122)

Here is also a copy of the 2012 Monmouth / Ocean County Directory in pdf format.

I hope this helps.

AdamReale

Thank you so much adam...

You are very welcome Donna. :-)

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