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Support Groups for Caregivers — Morris
These support groups are designed specifically for caregivers. There are many other support groups designed for people living with a specific disability or chronic illness. Search online, or reach out to your local hospital and medical network for help in locating disability and disease-specific support groups in your area.
Alzheimer's Family Support Group: Rockaway
JFS of MetroWest NJ offers emotional support and education to families and caregivers to better understand Alzheimer's and Dementia. Meets the last Thursday of the month at 1pm at the Morristown Medical Health Pavilion, 3rd floor Conference Room #1, 333 Mount Hope Ave., Rockaway.
Information: Contact Siobhan Flynn-Higgins at 973.765.9050 or email SFlynn-Higgins@jfsmetrowest.org
Caregiver Support Group: Chatham
Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm. at Victorian Garden Adult Day Center, 353 Main Street, Chatham.
Information: 973.635.2266
Caregiver Support Group: Chester
Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month from 1:00pm – 2:30pm. at the Chester Library, 250 West Main Street, Chester. Sponsored by the Senior Resource Center.
Information: 908.879.2202
Caregiver Support Group: Dover
Hand in Hand Ministry for Caregivers. Meets 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am – 11am at St. Mary’s Church 425 West Blackwell St., Dover.
Information: 973.366.6413
Caregiver Support Group for Men: Morristown
Meets 1st Thursday of the month at 95 Madison Ave, Suite B-6., Morristown, from 7:00pm – 8:30pm.
Information: 973.635.0899
Dementia / Memory Changes Caregiver Support Group: Morris Plains
Meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 10:30am at the Family Service of Morris County Adult Day Center, 540 West Hanover Avenue, Morris Plains.
Information: 973.326.7288
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): Morristown
For caregivers and individuals with mood disorders. Meets Tuesdays from 7:30pm - 9:00pm at Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown. Led by trained facilitators who also have mood disorders.
Information: 973.994.1143 after 6:00pm or click here
Intensive Family Support Services Support Group: Denville
For caregivers and families who are caring for individuals with a mental illness. Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm-8:30pm and 4th Wednesday of the month from 9:00am-11:00am, Saint Clare’s Behavioral Health Center, Room 320, 50 Morris Ave., Denville.
Information: 973.625.7131
NAMI Family Support and Advocacy Group: Denville
Meets 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30pm at Saint Clare’s Behavioral Health Center, Room 320, 50 Morris Ave, Denville.
Information: 908.879.5687
NAMI Family Support and Advocacy Group (In Spanish): Dover
Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm – 8:00pm at First Memorial Presbyterian Church, 51 West Blackwell St., Dover.
Information: 973.252.9424 or email doverspanishgroup@gmail.com
Parkinson's Family Caregiver Support Group: Randolph
Meets the last Thursday of the month from 10:00am-11:00am at Randolph YMCA Program House, 14 Dover Chester Road, Randolph.
Information: RVSP to Kathy Fischer, Program House Director, at 973.366.1120 ext. 14 or call LMR Elder Care at 973.533.0839
Sibling Support Group: Parsippany
For kids 8-12 years old who have a sibling with special needs. Meets 3rd Saturday of the month (except July and August) from 10:00am – 2:00pm at The Family Resource Network North Jersey Office, 322 US Highway 46, Suite 290, Parsippany. Lunch included. $25 fee per child. Information: 732.262.8020
Stroke Support Group:
Offered through Morristown Medical Center, this stroke support group holds virtual meetings for caregivers on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1 pm. Stroke survivor meetings are on the same day at 2 pm. To learn more and to get login information, call 973-971-4412 or email mmcstrokesupport@atlantichealth.org
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