Middlesex County

NAMI MIDDLESEX COUNTY

President:

Jacqueline Durham, LCSW

Address:

100 Plainfield Ave., 8C, Edison, NJ 08817

Phone:

(732) 745-0709

Support Meetings:

Coping & Support Meeting
Co-chaired with Intensive Family Support Services, open to all families and friends of those with mental illness.
Daytime Meeting – Third Thursday of each month, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Nighttime Meeting – Second Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: 151 Centennial Ave., Piscataway, NJ 08854

Education and Advocacy Meeting
1st Monday of the month
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Behavioral Health Care of UMDNJ
671 Hoes Lane, Room D-201, Piscataway, NJ 08854

Family To Family Education Course:

12 week education course for families of adults living with mental illness
Learn more about the course

Casual Outing Club:

The Casual Outing Club is a program that provides social gatherings for adults who are interested in recreational and social activities. The events take place the 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
Contact: Kathy Smith at (732) 745-0709

Young Adult Social Club:

Our Young Adult Social Club provides recreational opportunities and fellowship. The events are generally held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoon of every month at Rutgers Hardenburg Hall, 615 George Street, New Brunswick, and range from bowling, to mini-golf, movies and picnics in the park. Contact Laurie (732-822-7832)

Calendar of Events:
Apr 14 – Menlo Park Mall in Edison @ 1
Apr 27 – RU Day @ College Ave in New Brunswick
May 4 – Disability Allies Gala @ 5 in Old Bridge: Registration is required on-line at www.disabilityallies.com/gala
May 12 – Mini Golf @ Tara Greens in North

OTHER NAMI PROGRAMS & GROUPS IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY

NAMI Connection Peer Support Group
1st and 3rd Fridays of the month
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
Moving Forward Community Wellness Center
25 Elizabeth St., 2nd Floor, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Contact number: (732) 317-8920

Keys to Wellness Learning Collaborative Meeting
4th Fridays of the month
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
Moving Forward Community Wellness Center
25 Elizabeth St., 2nd Floor, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Contact number: (732) 317-8920

NAMI NJ En Espanol Support Group (Hispanic/Latino)
3rd Friday of the month, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (light lunch) (Spanish)
Harmony Family Success Center/PRAB
255 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

SAMHAJ Support Groups (South Asian)
For family members:
1st Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
NAMI NJ office, 1562 Route 130, North Brunswick, NJ 08902

For individuals with lived experience of mental illness:
3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
NAMI NJ office, 1562 Route 130, North Brunswick, NJ 08902

CAMHOP Support Groups (Chinese American)
For family members:
Date: Every 2nd Thursday of the month
Time: 7 pm – 8:20 pm
Location: Rutgers University Behavioral HealthCare, 100 Metroplex Drive, Suite 200, Edison, NJ 08817

For individuals with lived experience of mental illness:
Date: Every 2nd Thursday of the month
Time: 7 pm – 8:20 pm
Location: Rutgers University Behavioral HealthCare, 100 Metroplex Drive, Suite 200, Edison, NJ 08817
Date: Every 4th Monday of the month
Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Rutgers University Behavioral HealthCare, Room C101, 671 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway, NJ 08854

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* NAMI NJ and affiliate meetings and events are open to public unless otherwise notified. Membership is optional.