Resources

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

Adult Bereavement Support Group Professionally-run. Support for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 2nd and 4th Mon., 11:30am-1pm, Applewood Estates, 1 Applewood Dr., Freehold. Before attending call Peter Powers 732-695-4641 (day).

After the Storm Professionally-run. Support for spouses and partners who have lost their loved one due to a brain tumor. Guest speakers, literature and phone help. Meetsmonthly in various locations. For meeting information call Wendy Berk, LCSW 732-672-7165 (day) or Jessie Chism 732-575-4271 (day). E-mail: berk6@optonline.net or jchism@foundationsthatmatter.org

Art Therapy for Bereaved Children Professionally-run. Bereavement program for children who have lost a loved one. Uses art therapy to help children (ages 4-13 yrs.) address their feelings. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets periodically for 7 week sessions, Riverview Medical Center, 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank. Preregistration required. Before attending call Jane Weinheimer 732-530-2382 ext. 3035

Bereaved Catholics Mutual support for those suffering the loss of a loved one. Open to people of any faith. Various meeting locations and times. Call Office of Family Life, Trenton Diocese 609-403-7157 (day).

Bereavement for Military Families (MILITARY) Professionally-run. Support forfamilies who have lost a loved one in active duty or causality of war. Meets 2nd Mon., 6-7:30pm, Mental Health Association of Monmouth County, 119 Avenue at the Commons, Ste 5,  Shrewsbury. Pre-registration required. Before attending call Grace Ann Talarico, LPC 732-542-6422 ext. 103 (day).

Bereavement Support Group Professionally-run. Mutual support for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 2nd and 4th Wed., 10am (except June, July, Aug.), Temple Shalom of Aberdeen, 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen. Before attending call 732-566-2621 (day). Website:http://www.templeshalomenj.org E-mail: shalom@templeshalomnj.org

Bereavement Support Group * Professionally-run. Mutual support for the loss of a spouse or adult children grieving the death of a parent. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets for 6 week sessions, several times per year, Riverview Medical Center, Cancer Center, 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank. Pre-registration required. Before attending call 732-450-2720 (day).

Bereavement Support Group Professionally-run. Mutual support for adults dealingwith the death of a loved one. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 2nd , 1:30pm and 4th Tues., 7:30pm, Bayshore Community Hospital, 727 North Beers St., Holmdel. Before attending call Chaplain Anna Esposito 732-739-5888 (day).

Bereavement Support Group Professionally-run. Support for adults grieving a loss. Building is handicapped accessible. Meeting day and time varies, Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch. Pre-registration required. Before attending call 732-923-6215 (day).

Common Ground Grief Center Professionally-run. Bereavement support group for children (ages 6-12) and teens (ages 13-18) who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Parent group meets concurrently. Meetings vary, 7-8:30pm, Common Ground Grief Center, 67 Taylor Ave., Manasquan. Pre-registration required. Before attending call Lynn Synder 732-606-7477 (day). E-mail: lynn@commongroundgriefcenter.org

GRASP (Grief Recovery After Substance Abuse Passing) Support for parents, families and friends who have lost a loved one to a substance abuse passing. Provides an opportunity for persons to share their grief without shame. Meets 2nd Sun., 1-3:30pm, Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Center, CentraState Medical Center, 901 Main St., Freehold. Pre- Registration Abby 908-692-3072 E-mail: aboxman@optimum.net

Lost and Found Support for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one.Building is handicapped accessible. Meets last Thurs., 7-8:30pm, Monmouth Library, 125 Symmes Dr., Manalapan. Call Beth 732-462-5240 (eve.). E-mail: lost.found_ejs@yahoo.com

Stephy’s Place A new life support center for grief and loss. Anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one should not have to navigate the journey alone..210 West Front Street, Ste 209, Red Bank, NJ 07701, 732-614-1142 info@StephysPlace.org

 

 

DEATH OF A CHILD | FETAL LOSS

Compassionate Friends Provides support, comfort and hope for parents,grandparents and siblings grieving the death of a child. Meets 3rd Tues., 7:30-9pm, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 112 Middletown Rd., Holmdel. Sibling group available also. E-mail for meeting information. Website:http://www.monmouthcountytcf.org E-mail: monmouthtcf@gmail.com

GRASP (Grief Recovery After Substance Abuse Passing) Support for parents,families and friends who have lost a loved one to a substance abuse passing. Provides an opportunity for persons to share their grief without shame. Meets 2nd Sun., 1- 3:30pm, Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Center, CentraState Medical Center, 901 Main St., Freehold. Pre-Registration  Abby 908-692-3072 Email:  aboxman@optimum.net

Healing After the Death of a Child Professionally-run. Support for parents grieving the loss of a child. Meetings vary 7-8:30pm. Spring Lake Municiple Center, 423 Warren Ave., Spring Lake. Pre-registration required. Before attending call 732-606-7477 (day).E-mail lynn@commongroundgriefcenter.org

Lost and Found Mutual support and understanding in a non-judgmental atmosphere for parents and grandparents who have lost a child of any age. Open to parents/grandparents who either lost their child recently or years ago. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 2nd and 4th Wed., 10-11:30am, Monmouth Library, 125 Symmes Dr., Manalapan. Call Beth 732-462-5240 (eve.). E-mail:lost.found_ejs@yahoo.com

Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc. Professionally-run. Providessupport for parents grieving the loss of an infant through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or death of a newborn. Newsletter, phone help, guest speakers and literature. Meets 2nd Tues., 7:30-9:30pm, Riverview Medical Center, 1 River Plaza,Blaisdall Building, Red Bank Room, 5th Floor, Red Bank. Call Pam Rossano or Carroll Friscia, RNC 732-530-2315 (day) or 1-800-560-9990 (day).

SUICIDE SUPPORT

Healing After a Suicide Professionally-run. Support for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Meetings vary, 7-8:30pm, Common Ground Grief Center, 67 Taylor Ave., Manasquan. Before attending call 732-606-7477 (day). E-mail  lynn@commongroundgriefcenter.org

Survivors After Suicide Support Group Professionally-run. Support for survivors after the suicide of a family member or friend. Building is handicapped accessible. Meets 2nd Tues., 7:30-9:30pm, Bayshore Memorial Hospital, 727 North Beers St., Conference Room A, Holmdel. Call Peggy Farrell 732-462-5267. E-mail: farrmarg@aol.com

Survivors of Suicide Mutual support for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Meets 3rd Tues., 7-9pm, Monmouth Medical Center, Early Intervention Support Services, 3301 Route 66, Building B, 1st Floor, Neptune. For meeting information call Jim Romer 732-923-6940 (day).

WIDOWS | WIDOWERS

Journey of Hope Professionally-run. Support for spouses and partners who lost their loved one to a brain tumor. Building is handicapped accessible. Guest speakers, literature, newsletter and phone help. Meetings vary, Monmouth Medical Center, David Zocchi Brain Tumor Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch. For meeting information call Wendy Berk, LCSW 732-672-7165 (day).

Women’s Support Group Professionally-run. Helps women who are displaced homemakers facing the loss of their primary source of income due to separation, divorce, disability or death of a spouse. Issues addressed include self-sufficiency, career development, assertiveness, self-esteem, divorce/separation, widowhood, military deployment and other related topics. Meets Fri., 10am-noon, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. Pre-registration required. Before attending call Laurie Salka 732-739-6020 (day) or Eve Holliday 732-739-6018 (day). E-mail: lsalka@brookdalecc.edu or eholliday@brookdalecc.edu.

HOTLINES

SUICIDE HOTLINE Riverview Medical Center Helpline – Crisis Unit   24 hours / 7 days  (732) 219-5325

NJ HOPELINE  New Jersey’s 24/7 Peer Support & Suicide Prevention Hotline1-855-654-6735  Text us 24/7 at njhopeline@ubhc.rutgers.edu

(732) 222-3030: Monmouth Medical Center – Mobile Screening.

(732) 923-6999: Monmouth Medical Center – Crisis Hotline.

(732) 776-2325: Jersey Shore Medical Center (Neptune) telephone and in-person crisis services