MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN NEW JERSEY

Intensive Family Support Services

Family Support Group

2007 Schedule

Family Support Group
This group is dedicated to meet the needs of spouses and/or partners of people who have mental illness.  The goal is to provide education and support.  The group is an ongoing group that meets generally on the 4th Wednesday of every month.  Newcomers are always welcome.  There are a few variations, so please refer to the schedule below:

March 7, 2007 Coping Group

March 21, 2007
What Benefits Are You Eligible For?
Learn about GA, Food Stamps, Social Security,
Medicare, Medicaid, Rx4NJ, Section 8 housing vouchers, etc.,  Joyce H. Benz, LCSW

April 4, 2007 Coping Group

April 18, 2007
Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Video & Discussion,  Joyce H. Benz, LCSW

May 2, 2007 Coping Group

May 16, 2007
Improving Communication With Your Family Member Who Has Mental Illness
Presentation / Discussion / Role Plays
Joyce H. Benz, LCSW

 

Please Note:  The location of the groups has changed.  Our new address is 363 Monroe Avenue, Kenilworth, New Jersey.  The groups will meet on the first floor in the suite marked “Esperanza”, at 7:30 p.m.

If you are new to the group or wish additional information, please call Joyce Benz, LCSW, at (908) 272-5309.  All of our groups are free of charge and are for family members of adults with mental illness.

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN NEW JERSEY

Adult Sibling Support Group

2007 – 2008 Schedule

 

Adult Sibling Support Group
This group is dedicated to meet the needs of adult brothers and sisters of people who have mental illness.  The goal is to provide education and support.  The group is an ongoing group that meets generally on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.  Newcomers are always welcome.  The group will meet on the following dates:

Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Wednesday, January 9, 2008
 

Please Note:  The location of the groups has changed.  Our new address is 363 Monroe Avenue, Kenilworth, New Jersey.  The groups will meet on the first floor in the suite marked “Esperanza”, at 7:30 p.m.

If you are new to the group or wish additional information, please call Joyce Benz, LCSW, at (908) 272-5309.  All of our groups are free of charge and are for family members of adults with mental illness.