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SUPPORT
GROUPS
Click on the facilities
listed below, for more upcoming events:
Community,
Kimball
and Monmouth
Medical Centers offer a host of support groups
on a variety of topics. Below is just a sampling
of the many support groups offered at each hospital.
|
| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
Cost
|
| Ongoing |
| Second
Friday Every Month |
Abrazos
Latina Support Group |
10:00
a.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
|
|
All
inclusive group of Latin women providing support
and education regarding health, family and emotional
issues conducted in Spanish. Location: Brookdale
Learning Center, 213 Broadway Street, Room 19, Long
Branch, NJ. Call Emerida Ramos at 732-923-7139
for more information. |
Fourth
Thursday
(*Third Thursday in Nov. & Dec. No mtg. in Aug.)
|
Attention
Deficit Disorder (ADD) Adult Support Group |
7:30
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Open
to ADD adults and their families. Location: Monmouth
Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch,
NJ. Call Dr. Robert LoPresti at 732-842-4553 for
more information and for location. |
| Fourth
Thursday Every Month |
Bariatric
Surgery Support Group |
7:00
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Professionally
run group for weight management, open to individuals
who have undergone gastric bypass surgery or to
those considering surgery. Registration required.
Contact 1-888-SBHS-123. |
| First
Tuesday Every Month |
Bereavement
Support Group |
7:00
p.m. |
Community
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Facilitator:
Sharyn Cartnick, RN, BSN, NCBF. Call 732-505-KIDS
for more information and to register. |
| |
Bereavement
Support Group |
.
|
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Location: Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue,
Long Branch, NJ. 6-week program meets periodically
contact Colleen Beach, MSW, LSW, Palliative Care
(732) 923-6463 |
| First
Tuesday Every Month |
Cancer
Support Group |
10:00
a.m. |
Community
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Open
to those newly diagnosed with cancer. The group
provides education, mutual sharing, and guest speakers.
Facilitator: Tracie Barberi, MSW, LCSW, Oncology
Social Worker. Location: The Center for Kids and
Family, The Corey Building, 559 Lakehurst
Road, Toms River, NJ. Call
732-557-8000 at ext. 11303 for more information
and to register. |
|
First Wednesday Every Month |
Colorectal
Cancer Support Group |
7:30
p.m. |
Kimball
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Free. Support group offering colorectal cancer patients
as opportunity to actively participate in healing
after a cancer diagnosis. In a supportive environment,
participants can obtain information and learn new
skills to enhance the quality of life and help achieve
a greater sense of well-being.This support group
is part of the Patricia Burton High Risk Colorectal
Cancer program. . Location: Stanley 214, Monmouth
Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch, NJ.
Contact Jan Tryba at 732-923-7711. |
|
First Wednesday Every Month |
Children/Adolescents
Experiencing Loss |
6:00
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Professionally led support group for children and
adolescents dealing with grief over the loss of
a loved one. Registration required (732) 923-6990 |
Third
Tuesday
Every Month |
Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome/Epstein Barr Virus & Fibromyalgia
Support Group |
7:00
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Support
group for persons with these symptoms and their
families, friends, significant others. Location:
Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch,
NJ. Call 732-923-6990 for more information and to
pre-register. |
Second
Thursday
Every Month |
Cleft
Palate Support Group |
Call
for Time |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Call |
|
Support
group for parents of children with cleft palates
or cleft lips providing a forum for discussing shared
concerns and exploring resources; Registration required
by calling Helene Henkel 732-923-7653. |
| |
Cystic
Fibrosis Parent Support Group |
7:30
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Education
and support for parents and adult caregivers of
children who have cystic fibrosis. Location: Stanley
Wing Room 212, Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second
Avenue, Long Branch, NJ. Call Carol Porter at 732-222-4474
for more information and to register. |
| |
Cystic
Fibrosis Parent Support Group |
7:30
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Education
and support for parents and adult caregivers of
children who have cystic fibrosis. Location: Stanley
Wing Room 212, Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second
Avenue, Long Branch, NJ. Call Carol Porter at 732-222-4474
for more information and to register. |
| 1st
Wednesday bimonthly (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept,
Nov) |
Diabetes
Insulin Support Group |
7:30
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
If you wear an insulin pump or your physician has
suggested you begin to use one, please join us to
discuss insulin pump therapy. This professionally
run support group for people with diabetes, their
family members and friends will offer education
and mutual support. Location: Monmouth Medical Center,
300 Second Ave., Long Branch, NJ. Call 732-923-6990
for more information and to register. |
Third
Wednesday
Every Month |
Diabetes
Support Group |
7:30
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Program will teach people with diabetes how to become
self sufficient in the daily management of the disease.
Location: Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second
Ave., Long Branch, NJ. Call 732-923-6990 for more
information and to register. |
| Second
and Fourth Tuesday Every Month |
Early
Stage Breast Cancer Support Group |
7:15
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Support group for women patients diagnosed with
breast cancer. Location: Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive
Breast Center Conference Room, Monmouth Medical
Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch, NJ. Contact
Jan Tryba at 732-923-7711 for more information. |
| Every
First Monday |
Easy
Breathers Support Group |
2:00
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Co-sponsored
by the American Lung Association of New Jersey and
Monmouth Medical Center. Location: Long Branch Senior
Center, 85 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ. Pre-registration
required by calling 732-571-6542. |
| Second
Tuesday Every Month |
Eating
Disorder Support Group |
6:30
p.m. |
Community
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Open
to persons coping with an eating disorder and their
friends and families. This support group provides
a safe place for individuals suffering from eating
disorders and their families to discuss their experiences
and concerns. A psychologist from the Eating Disorders
Programs at Monmouth Psychological Associates and
an individual recovering from an eating disorder
will conduct an open discussion on anorexia and
bulimia and the related complications at every meeting.
Call 732-505-KIDS for more information and to register. |
| |
Family
Support Group |
6:00
p.m. |
Community
Connections |
|
| |
Support group for family members of patients over
age 18 with a psychiatric diagnosis; Meets twice
monthly; At Community Connections, 75 N. Bath &
Second Aves., Long Branch; Registration required
call Ron Collier (732) 923-5226 |
| First
Tuesday Every Month |
Family
Support Group |
Call |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
For
parents /caregivers of children using an insulin
pump and family members or caregivers. Location:
Our House Senior Center, Bath Ave., Long Branch,
NJ. Contact Lisa McLaughlin at 1-888-920-8557, ext.
201 for more information and time of meeting. |
| Monday
through Friday |
Free
HIV Testing and Counseling |
Call
or walk-in |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
| |
Monmouth Medical Center's Specialty Clinic will
be offering free HIV testing and counseling Monday
through Friday by walk-in or by appointment at 270
Broadway, Long Branch; For more information or to
schedule a free, confidential appointment call 732-923-7138 |
| |
Gastric
Bypass Support Group |
7:00
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Open
to individuals who have undergone gastric bypass
surgery or to those whoa re considering this surgery.
Location: Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave.,
Long Branch, NJ. Call 1-888-SBHS-123 for more information
and to pre-register. |
| First
Tuesday Every Month |
Hope,
Survival and Strength |
6:00
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Support group for women patients diagnosed with
breast cancer. Location: Stanley 214, Monmouth Medical
Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch, NJ. Contact
Lettie Pablo at
732-923-6727 for more information. |
| |
Inflammatory
Bowel Disease Support Group |
7:00
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
|
| |
The only support group in New Jersey for parents
of children with IBD cosponsored by Monmouth Medical
Center and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of
America (CCFA) - NJ Chapter. This is a meeting for
children with IBD and their parents. Meeting is
facilitated by Jonathan E. Teitelbaum, MD, Pediatric
Gastroenterologist, Charles D. Katz, Ph.D., Psychologist
and Lisa Ball-OBrien, social worker; At Monmouth
Medical Center, Dr. Teitelbaum's Office, Steinam
Housman Room 210, 255 Third Avenue, Long Branch;
For information and next date call 732-923-6080
|
| Second
Tuesday Every Month |
Kids
& Divorce Support Group |
7:00
p.m. |
Community
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Facilitator:
Sharyn Cartnick, RN, BSN, NCBF. Call 732-505-KIDS
for more information and to register. |
First
Wednesday
Every Month |
Kids
Need Support, Too |
7:00
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Open
to children and adolescents who have family members
diagnosed with cancer or other serious illness.
Location: Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue,
Long Branch, NJ. Call 732-923-6990 for more information
and to register. |
| Last
Monday Every Month |
Living
with Attention Deficit Disorder Evenly and Rationally
Support Group (L.A.D.D.E.R.) |
7:30
p.m. |
Community
Medical Center |
Free |
|
This
program was formed in 1988 as a support group for
parents and others concerned with children who had
ADD. The acronym, L.A.D.D.E.R., reflects the organization's
express purpose of helping these children and their
caregivers. Call 732-505-KIDS for more information
and to register. |
| Every
Wednesday |
Living
With Cancer Support Group |
1:00
p.m. |
Community
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Facilitator:
Sherry Laniado, MSW, LCSW, Oncology Social Worker.
Location: Community Medical Center, 99 Highway 37
West, Toms River, NJ. Open to persons with ongoing
concerns, featuring education and discussion. Call
732-505-KIDS for more information and to register. |
| Call
for Date |
Look
Good, Feel Better |
Call
for Time |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
A
special program sponsored by the American Cancer
Society for women cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
and radiation. Learn to cope with the side effects
of treatment and feel comfortable with changes in
your appearance by receiving a personal make-over
by cosmetology professionals. Call ACS at 732-758-8220
for dates, time and for more information. |
First
and Third Tuesday
Every Month |
Metastatic
Breast Cancer Support Group |
1:00
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Support
group for women whose breast cancer has recurred
or spread beyond the primary site. Call Jan Tryba
at 732-923-7711 for more information and to register. |
First
Tuesday
Every Month |
Monmouth
Medical Center Adult Pulmonary Support Group |
10:30
a.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Co-sponsored
by the American Lung Association of New Jersey for
adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(COPD), emphysema, chronic asthma, asthma or bronchitis
and their families. No meetings June, July &
Aug. Location: Geriatrics Dept. at Monmouth
Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch, NJ.
Pre-registration required by calling 732-571-6542. |
| Every
Thursday |
Mother
to Mother Support Group |
10:00
a.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Now
that you have a baby, join with other new mothers
to talk about what you are experiencing. Discussions
will be led by an RN. Newborns to 6 months are welcome,
but no older children. Location: Monmouth Medical
Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch, NJ. Call
732-923-6990 for more information and to register. |
| Every
Wednesday |
Mothers'
Support Group |
9:30
a.m. |
Community
Medical Center |
Call |
|
This
group offers mothers the chance to meet each other
and share ideas or offer suggestions to solve problems
they may have encountered. There are scheduled speakers
covering topics such as discipline, toilet training,
and self-esteem just to name a few. Moms are welcomed
and encouraged to bring their children to the meetings
(FREE child care is provided). Location: Center
for Kids and Family at Lacey, 344 Route 9, inside
the Lacey Mall, Lanoka Harbor, NJ. Call 609-971-6100
for more information and to register. |
| Every
Thursday |
Mothers'
Support Group |
9:30
a.m. |
Community
Medical Center |
Call |
|
This
group offers mothers the chance to meet each other
and share ideas or offer suggestions to solve problems
they may have encountered. There are scheduled speakers
covering topics such as discipline, toilet training,
and self-esteem just to name a few. Moms are welcomed
and encouraged to bring their children to the meetings
(FREE child care is provided). Call 732-505-KIDS
for more information and to register. |
| |
NAMI
(National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)-Greater
Monmouth Support Group |
6:00
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Mental health self-help wellness and recovery group.
Location: Community Connection, Bath and Second
Avenues, Long Branch, NJ. Call Jay Youdof at 732-531-7624
for more information and to register. |
| Every
Thursday |
Nicotine
Anonymous |
7:30
p.m. |
Kimball
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Location:
Kimball Medical Center, 600 River Road, Lakewood,
NJ. Call 732-886-4748 for more information and to
register. |
| Every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday |
Older
Adult Exercise Class |
Call |
Community
Medical Center |
Call |
|
Exercise
program specifically designed to meet the needs
of older adults. Location: Senior Health Network
at Whiting, 63 Lacey Road, Whiting, NJ. Call 732-240-0393
for more information. |
|
Osteoporosis
Protocol Fitness Program |
Call |
Community
Medical Center |
Call |
|
Individualized
fitness program designed for those at risk or diagnosed
with osteoporosis. Location: Center For Health Promotion,
368 Lakehurst Road, Toms River, NJ. Call 732-240-0393
for more information. |
| |
Parkinson's
Disease Support Group |
10:00
a.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Support
group for patients and caregivers providing mutual
support, education and information. Facilitated
by a social worker from the Rehabilitation Hospital
of Tinton Falls. Location: SCAN Learning Center
(Age 50 and over), Monmouth Mall, Eatontown, NJ.
Call 732-542-1326 for more information. Registration
required. |
| Every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday |
Pakinson's
Exercise Class |
Call |
Community
Medical Center |
Call |
|
Exercise
program designed specifically for Parkinson's patients.
Location: Center For Health Promotion, 368 Lakehurst
Road, Toms River, NJ. Call 732-240-0393 for more
information. |
First
Wednesday bimonthly (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept,
Nov) |
Pediatric
Insulin Pump Support Group |
6:30
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
|
|
For children who wear an insulin pump or for those
whose physician has suggested that they begin to
use one, please join us to discuss insulin pump
therapy. This professionally run support group for
children with diabetes, their family members and
caregivers will offer education and mutual support;
Registration is required 732-923-6990 |
Second
Tuesday
Every Month |
Pediatric
Diabetes Support Group |
7:00
p.m. |
|
|
|
Professionally run monthly support group for parents
and children to discuss issues, concerns and questions
regarding children living with diabetes; Registration
required, Meetings alternate between Long Branch
and Lakewood; For location and information contact
Lisa Ball-O'Brien, LSW 732-923-6085 |
First
Monday
Every Month |
Pediatric
Healthy Living Support Group |
7:00
p.m. |
|
|
|
Living a healthy lifestyle is important, but can
be challenging. Meet other families affected by
type 2 diabetes, weight issues or other nutritional
challenges. Professionally run group offers mutual
support and education; Meetings alternate between
Long Branch and Lakewood; Registration required,
For location and information contact Lisa Ball-O'Brien,
LSW 732-923-6085
|
| First
and Third Tuesdays |
Positive
and Beautiful |
11:00
a.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
|
|
A support group for women diagnosed HIV positive.
This group is for women and run by women; Alexander
Pavilion; Registration required; Contact Xiomara
Pino, CSW 732-923-7138 |
|
Post
Cardiac Rehab Fitness Program |
Call |
Community
Medical Center |
Call |
|
Open
to parents with babies in MMC's neonatal intensive
care unit. Location: RNC Parents' Waiting Room,
Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch,
NJ. Call 732-923-7340 for more information and to
register. |
| Second
Wednesday Every Month |
Shore
Area Stroke Survivors |
2:00
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Cosponsored
by Monmouth Medical Center and The Rehabilitation
Hospital of Tinton Falls; Support and education
for stroke patients, their families and friends.
Monthly speakers on stroke-related topics; No meetings
July & August; At the Rehabilitation Hospital
of Tinton Falls, Cafeteria, 2 Centre Plaza; For
information and registration contact Lara Latzsch
at 732-460-5377. |
| Fourth
Tuesday Every Month |
Smoke
Free Support Group |
7:00
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Support
group for those who are thinking about quiting,
recently quit or are struggling to quit smoking.
No meetings June, July & Aug; Call 732-923-6990
for more information and to register. Registration
required. |
Second
Thursday
Every Month |
Support
for People with Oral, Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC) |
7:00
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
| |
Patient-directed,
non-profit, self-help organization dedicated to
meeting the emotional, physical and humanistic needs
of oral, head and neck cancer patients and their
caregivers. Monthly meetings offer information,
support and encouragement to newly diagnosed patients,
survivors, family members and friends; Goldsmith
Wellness Center at Monmouth Medical Center; Registration
and information call The Leon Hess Cancer Center
732-923-6575 |
| Second
Thursday Every Other Month |
Sugarbugs
- Support Group for Parents or Caregivers of Children
with Diabetes |
7:00
p.m. |
Community
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Program
is offered in October, February, April, June and
August. Sugarbugs is a self-help group to support
parents and other caregivers of children with diabetes.
Issues concerning their children are shared and
several events are designed specifically to include
the children in the upcoming year. Location: Center
for Kids and Family at Lacey, 344 Route 9, inside
the Lacey Mall, Lanoka Harbor, NJ. Call 609-971-6100
for more information and to register. |
Every
Thursday
|
Tobacco
Dependence Treatment Program |
5:00
p.m. |
Kimball
Medical Center and Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health
Center |
Free |
|
Location:
The Lighthouse behind Kimball Medical Center, 198
Prospect Street, Lakewood, NJ. Call Joanne
Malek at 732-914-1688 for more information and to
register. |
| First
Thursday |
Us
Too: Prostate Cancer Support Group |
7:00
p.m. |
Monmouth
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Mutual
support, information and education for prostate
cancer patients and their partners. Location: Monmouth
Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch,
NJ. Call the Cancer Services at 732-923-6575 for
registration and directions . |
| Second
Wednesday Every Month |
Young
Widows Support Group |
7:00
p.m. |
Community
Medical Center |
Free |
|
Facilitator:
Sharyn Cartnick, RN, BSN, NCBF. Call 732-505-KIDS
for more information and to register. |
