Princeton Health community support resources
These lists are provided for your information and convenience. Inclusion does not represent an endorsement by Penn Medicine. Contact information is subject to change; please verify before relying on a listing. If you have questions, please reach out directly to your care team.
Resources and support in New Jersey
This guide brings together crisis lines, support groups, and community programs available to you and your family. Groups are open to the community and are not affiliated with Penn Medicine unless noted. Please call ahead to confirm availability, schedules, and any fees.
For immediate help
These call lines are answered around the clock and are free and confidential.
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline |
Call or text 988 |
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Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) |
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Capital Health Crisis Hotline |
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National Domestic Violence Hotline |
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Trans Lifeline (Transgender Crisis Support) |
877-565-8860 or 988 |
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NJ Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline |
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NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA) |
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Early Intervention Support Services (EISS) |
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NJ Mental Health Cares |
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Addictions Hotline of NJ |
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NJ Addictions Services (ReachNJ) |
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Gambling Addiction Helpline |
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Alcoholics Anonymous |
For new and expecting parents
Support for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and the postpartum period, including mood and anxiety support.
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Speak Up When You’re Down (perinatal mood helpline) |
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Postpartum Support International (PSI) |
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Nj Postpartum Resources and Support Network |
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Parent Stress Line |
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Bright Beginnings, Penn Medicine |
Childbirth classes and parenting education |
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Centering Pregnancy |
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Dancy Perinatal Counseling |
Pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, and loss support online |
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Chocolate Milk Cafe |
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Shades of Blue Project |
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Lactation Goddess |
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Evidence Based Birth |
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The Birth Hour (podcast) |
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Birth Stories in Color (podcast) |
Support groups
Community-based groups in Middlesex, Somerset, Essex, and Union counties.
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Group |
Town |
Contact |
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Anger Management |
East Brunswick |
Ephraim Altman, 732- 564-4811 |
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DBT Skills Group for Adolescents |
East Brunswick |
Meir Flancbaum, 201- 992-8518 |
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Parenting Skills Group |
East Brunswick |
Brittany Freeman Jean-Louis, 732-372- 4818 |
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Interracial Relationship Challenges |
East Brunswick |
Breann D’Alessandro Kamara, 848-212-8733 |
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Nurtured Heart Approach Groups |
Highland Park |
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Therapy Group |
Highland Park |
Jeffrey Axelbank, 732- 703-7235 |
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Social and Emotional Skills Group for Teens |
Highland Park |
Larry Fisch, 848-777-4261 |
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Women’s Eating and Body Insecurity Group |
Highland Park |
Susan Gutwill, 732-719-7991 |
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8 Week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Groups |
Highland Park |
Ken A. Verni, 732-800-4530 |
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Eating disorder Support Group (Women and Men) |
Highland Park |
Talia Becker, 516-530-9697 |
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Wellness and Pain Management |
North Brunswick |
Fidel Loverton, 732- 983-5313 |
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Codependency |
Piscataway |
Vanessa Bell, 732-587-6626 |
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Sport and Wellness Psychology Groups |
Metuchen |
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Parents of Children with a Mental Health Diagnosis (telehealth) |
Old Bridge |
Janine Sabot, 732-647- 9834 |
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Youth Intensive Outpatient (ages 8 to 11) |
Old Bridge |
Michelle Gove, 732-993-4029 |
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OCD and ADHD Support Group |
Hillsborough |
Robert Filocco, 732 853 1116 |
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Support Group for Therapists |
Montclair |
Karen Greenberg, 732- 333-8025 |
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Eating Disorder Recovery Group |
Upper Montclair |
Joyce M. Mermini, 973- 261-6253 |
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DBT skills for Young Adults and College Students |
Montclair |
Kristen Palmieri, 862- 307-9227 x4 |
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Lose Weight with Hypnosis |
Montclair |
Leslie Karen Lobell, 973-841-8754 |
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Teen Group (ages 12 to 17) |
Upper Montclair |
Nancy M. Walther, 551- 272-6965 |
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Teen Girls Stress Management Group (ages 13 to 17) |
Caldwell |
Marline Francois, 862- 206-7232 |
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Siblings of Special Needs Children Support Group |
Short Hills |
Robin Gershon Halpern, 973-355-6043 |
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Girl Connection |
Somerville |
Kendra Haluska, 201- 669-3349 |
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Mindful Life Therapy LLC |
Somerville |
Courtney E. Battista, 908-332-5994 |
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Separation and Divorce Healing and Recovery Group |
Warren |
Irene Colucci Lebbad, 908-459-8507 |
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Friendship Group Therapy (formerly Social Skills) |
Warren |
Janie L. Feldman, 848- 257-9848 |
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Teen Group for Sexual Assault Survivors |
Warren |
Sonia Rodrigues-Marto, 908 -304 -9926 |
Community-based groups in Monmouth County.
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Town |
Contact |
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Body Positivity Group |
Lincroft |
Dana Musumici Olesen, 908-360-2999 |
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Anger Management |
Freehold |
Rosemarie Genovese, 848-251-0184 |
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Teen Social Skills Group |
Wall Township |
Amy L. Young, 862-304-5183 |
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College Students Coping with the New Normal |
Hazlet |
Briget Nunn, 848-204-0523 |
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ADHD Testing |
Eatontown |
Justyna Dmowski, 732-662-2166 |
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Girls Group |
Eatontown |
Gretchen Morgan, 732-380-1575 |
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Healing and Hope |
Little Silver |
Debby Deroian, 848- 257- 5304 |
Community-based groups in the Mercer County and Princeton area.
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Group |
Town |
Contact |
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DBT Skills Training Group |
Lawrenceville |
Louise Doucette, 609-957-6808 x713 |
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Thriving Through Divorce Group Coaching Program |
Princeton |
Jill Barnett Kaufman, 609-489-5318 |
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Women’s Issues |
Princeton |
Judith Margolin, 609-375-8105 |
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Lost and Found: Unpacking Anxiety and Authenticity |
Pennington |
James Wadley, 267-888-4202 |
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Grief Recovery |
Hamilton |
Verily Harris-Harper, 609 459 0107 |
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DBT for Teens |
Hamilton |
Bridge to Balance, 856 356-0664 |
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Single Mothers’ Support Group |
Trenton |
Dosha Brown, 609-293 4563 |
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People of Faith Support Group for LGBTQ+ Family Members |
Plainsboro |
Heather Brooke, 609- 245-6116 |
Helplines and services
Assistance with food, housing, insurance, disability services, and family support.
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NJ 2-1-1 Housing and Social Services |
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Kinship Navigator Program |
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Family Helpline |
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Children’s System of Care (PerformCare) |
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Women’s Referral Central |
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Child Support Hotline |
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NJ Self Help Group Clearinghouse Directory |
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Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) |
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NJ FamilyCare |
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NJ FamilyCare / Medicaid Center (medical assistance and health services) |
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NJ SNAP (food assistance) |
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NJ Housing Resource Center (HRC) |
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Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) |
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Division of Disability Services (DDS) and Traumatic Brain Injury Fund |
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Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) |
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Good neighbors, Community Living for People with Disabilities |
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Universal Service Fund (utility assistance) |
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Oaks Integrated Care |
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Attitudes in Reverse / Association for Advancement of Mental Health (AAMH) |
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Catholic Charities |
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Salvation Army |
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Rescue Mission of Trenton |