Hospice of New Jersey welcomes those interested to attend its bereavement support groups. The purpose of these groups is to assist grieving persons to understand what the grief process entails. Hospice of New Jersey’s groups are held in its Bloomfield office, 400 Broadacres Dr., as well as at Preakness Reformed Church in Wayne, 131 Church Lane. Call Michael Teague at 973-893-0818, ext. 213, for group dates and times. All groups are free of charge.
Turning Point helps those who are an addict or know someone that is suffering from addiction. Turning Point Support Group is offered at Calvary Temple. Meetings are every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in rooms 232 and 216. Turning Point is a confidential support group addressing life-controlling issues. It offers support for men and women with life-controlling issues and their spouses and families. For more information, call 973-694-2938 ext. 252 or visit www.calvarytemplewayne.com.
Al-Anon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience strength and hope in order to solve and cope with their common problems. They believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. For information on Al-Anon call 973-744-8686 or visit www.nj-al-anon.org. Al-Anon is an anonymous program based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. All are welcome. Meetings are held in Wayne at the following locations: Mondays at 8:15 p.m., St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 395 Valley Rd., Wayne, beginners at 7:45 p.m.; Tuesdays at 8 p.m., Preakness Reformed Church, 131 Church Lane, Wayne, 7 p.m. is beginner’s meeting; 8 p.m. Alateen; Wednesdays at 8 p.m., Preakness Reformed Church, 131 Church Lane, Wayne.
Passaic Valley Hospice, a non-profit organization is in need of volunteers for various duties. Volunteers are an integral part of the professional hospice team that provides physical, emotional and spiritual support to the terminally ill. They work directly with patients and families providing respite for caregivers, companionship for patients and families and run errands. For more information, call 973-785-7329.
Panic Relief Inc. (PRI) holds bi-weekly panic and anxiety group meetings. Participants learn techniques to overcome their limitations. Meetings are held in the Wayne area on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7 p.m. Call 732-940-9658.
The West Paterson Health Department holds a free blood pressure screening the first Monday of the month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. for residents in the municipal building.
A monthly bereavement support group is available to help adults cope with the loss of family members and friends. This free community service meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of every month. Call 973-754-3015.
Mental Health Association of Passaic County, offers Crossover, which provides a variety of services to adolescents with a mental illness transitioning into adulthood (ages 17 to 21). All services are free. Call Gladys Yachouh at 973-478-4444, ext. 19.
Intensive Family Support Services provides a variety of services to families with an adult family member with a mental illness. All services are free. Contact Annabel Lago at 973-478-4444, ext. 13 or e-mail MHAPC@aol.com.
Wayne Counseling Center offers low-cost or free treatment for eligible substance abuse clients. The center, located at the former Preakness School, offers individual, family and group abuse and addiction counseling. Call 973-694-1234.
Hospice of NJ is seeking caring individuals to devote one to four hours per week to assist terminally ill patients and their caregivers in the community. Call Craig at 973-893-0818.
Lupus support group for patients, family and friends meets the second Monday monthly in Wayne area. Call 973-720-9433.
Overeaters Anonymous meetings are a fellowship and support group of men and women who commit to abstaining from compulsive overeating. Call 973-335-1717 for the location of nearly 40 day and evening meetings. No dues, fees or weigh-ins.
StrollFit program is designed for mothers with infants and young toddlers who need a way to get back in shape while focusing on the demands of new motherhood. The program is developed with the needs of both mom and baby in mind. Each 60-minute class consists of cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training for a total body workout. Classes are offered every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:45 a.m. in the Center Court of the Willowbrook Mall. To attend a free class, contact Tami Wolfe at 973-896-4828 or e-mail tamiswolfe@comcast.net.
Narconon offers free counseling. It’s heartbreaking to watch someone addicted to drugs or alcohol lose their children, their jobs, their home, their health and their self respect to their addiction. Do something about it. Narconon Arrowhead has certified chemical dependency counselors available to help. Call Narconon at 1-800-468-6933 or log on to www.stopaddiction.com.
Panic Relief Inc. provides panic and anxiety programs. These programs are geared to help people suffering from panic, anxiety and agoraphobia to cope with these disorders. Learn how to control panic attacks and anticipatory anxiety. Learn how attitudes and current thoughts affect panic and anxiety. Programs are held in Wayne on Mondays, noon to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 732-940-9658.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Northern New Jersey Chapter offers a bereavement support group for those who have lost a loved one to a blood cancer. Those interested can contact Deborah Halpern at 908-654-9445, ext. 12.
The Physician’s Community Outreach Program is a registered non-profit organization that arranges for doctors to speak to groups and organizations in the interests of improved understanding of various health conditions. There is never a fee for these workshops or the accompanying information packets/books that correspond to the individual presentations. For more information, visit www.ThePCOP.com or call 201-845-9203.
The Greater North Jersey Chapter of MS Society holds support group meetings for people with multiple sclerosis at the Packanack Lake Church, 120 Lake Drive East, Wayne, every third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. and on the second Thursday of the month at The Clifton Public Library, 291 Piaget Ave., Clifton. For more information, call pat Evertz at 201-967-5599 or e-mail pat@njb.nmss.org.
Willowbrook Mall offers the New Vitality Willowbrook Walkers club. All meetings are held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Bloomingdale’s court inside the mall. All meetings include a guest speaker, blood pressure screening and walkers will receive their mileage rewards. Membership is free. Visit the Premier Service Center located in Center Court, www.willowbrook-mall.com or call 973-831-5367.
Passaic Valley Hospice offers bereavement support group meetings throughout the year. To register or for more information, call Al Jousset, chaplain, at Passaic Valley Hospice at 973-256-4636.
The Blood Center of New Jersey is asking people to donate blood. All blood types are needed, especially Types 0 and 0+. Any healthy individual, age 17 through 75, weighing at least 110 pounds can donate blood. Donors should eat a moderate meal before donating and must bring identification showing signature. For more information, visit www.bloodnj.org or call 800-BLOODNJ.
