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The Mental Health Association in New Jersey in Ocean County's Journey to Wellness (JTW) is dedicated to supporting peers, people in recovery from mental health and/or substance use issues. As a Community Wellness Center, JTW provides an environment of mutual support and empowerment that promotes wellness, which is a state of social, spiritual, mental/emotional, intellectual, vocational and physical health. It is a place where peers can feel safe and relaxed and learn how to plan their own recovery. There is no cost to participate. Registration is not required.
Location and Information
Unless otherwise noted all sessions are held at 25 South Shore Drive, Toms River, NJ 08753. For more information call MHANJ in Ocean County at 732-914-1546 or the Peer Recovery WarmLine (toll-free) at 877-292-5588.
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One-on-one peer support sessions are available by appointment.
About Our Groups
All of our Groups are based on the Recovery Library.
Saturday Activities
Our Saturday socialization activities vary monthly. Watch for announcements.
Resources
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Do you need to talk? For free, confidential emotional support and information, call the Peer Recovery WarmLine, toll-free, at 1-877-292-5588 (TTY: 877-294-4356). All calls are answered by peers -- trained, supportive mental health consumers. (We do not provide crisis intervention. If your situation is an emergency, please call 911 immediately. Click here for information.
family members of people who are coping with opiate addiction.
helps people find and form all types of self-help support groups in order to provide hope, strength and experience to those in need in order to not feel alone.
Our enthusiastic staff members are dedicated to engaging and assist participants who, themselves, are eager to learn and grow.
Founded in 1948, the MHANJ is a statewide non-profit organization that strives for children and adults to achieve victory over mental illness and substance use disorders through advocacy, education, training and services.
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 August Calendar of Support Groups and Sessions |
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6:30 -- 8:00 p.m.
Addictions (Positivity Place)
Join us for discussions about coping skills to help people deal with substance use disorders.
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4:15 -- 5: 15 p.m.
Wellness (Journey Junction)
August 1 -- Anxiety Disorders
August 8 -- ADHD
August 15 -- Bipolar Disorder
August 22 -- Depression
August 29 -- Eating Disorders
Addictions in Recovery
August 1 -- Stages of Change
August 8 -- Early Recovery Struggles
August 15 -- Triggers
August 22 -- People, Places & Things
August 29 -- Addiction Discussion Questions
5:15 - 5:45 -- Light Dinner
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5:45 -- 6:45 p.m.
Wellness (Serenity Central)
August 1 -- Stress/Wellness
August 8 -- Challenging Negative Thoughts
August 15 -- Gratitude & Exercise
August 22 -- Cognitive Distortions
August 29 -- Building Happiness
5:45 -- 6:45 p.m.
Creative Expression (Journey Junction)
Expressing Wellness through Creative Arts
7:00 -- 7:45 p.m.
Double Trouble 12 Steps (Serenity Central)
- Guided discussion following the 12 Steps of Double Trouble in Recovery
Double Trouble Open Discussion (Journey Junction)
Discussion about Mental Health & Substance Use Issues -- This is your group!
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Closed Group (Positivity Place)
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4:15 -- 5: 15 p.m.
Yoga (Positivity Place)
A low impact exercise that uses music and Yoga movements for guided relaxation and stress relief.
Wellness (Journey Junction)
August 3 -- Social Support
August 10 -- Anger Management
August 17 -- Getting a Good Night's Sleep
August 24 -- Eating & Living Well
August 31 -- Healthy Thinking
5:15 - 5:45 -- Light Dinner
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5:45 -- 6:45 p.m.
Life Skills Group
(Positivity Place)
August 3 -- Responsibility
August 10 -- Conflict Resolution
August 17 -- Non-Verbal Communication
August 24 -- Verbal Communication
August 31 -- Time Management
More than Just Addictions (MICA) (Journey Junction)
August 3 -- Impact of Drugs on the Family
August 10 -- Helping or Hurting?
August 17 -- Facing the Truth
August 24 -- Creating Sober Excitement
August 31 -- The Meaning of Friendship
WRAP Closed Support Group (Serenity Central)
7:00 -- 7:45 p.m.
Double Trouble Open Discussion
(Journey Junction)
Discussion about Mental Health & Substance Use Issues -- This is your group!
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6:15 -- 7:15 p.m.
Weekend Wellness
(Journey Junction)
Guided Discussion about Various Wellness Topics
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7:30 -- 8:30 p.m.
Double Trouble Open Discussion
(Journey Junction)
Discussion about Mental Health & Substance Use Issues -- This is your group!
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