Middlesex County

NAMI MIDDLESEX COUNTY

President:

Debby Richman

Address:

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

Phone:

(732) 745-0709

Contact Person:

Debby Richman – (732) 745-0709

Training Series:

NAMI Middlesex County in collaboration with Intensive Family Support Services invites you to attend: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training Series for Families. This is a 6-week training series offered to families whose loved ones with mental illness have already learned or are in the process of learning DBT skills. You will learn specific skills related to mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, as well as ways you can support your loved one’s recovery.

Sessions will take place via Zoom on the following Tuesdays from 6 – 7 p.m.: January 25, February 1, February 15, February 22, March 1, March 8. This training series is FREE, but you must be able to commit to attending all 6 sessions.

Support Meetings:

NAMI NJ Online Support Groups

Coping & Support Meeting (Now Virtual!)
Co-chaired with Intensive Family Support Services, open to all families and friends of those with mental illness.
Evening Meetings – Thursdays Bi-weekly, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Register here | Download flyer

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

Family To Family Education:

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

Upcoming Class:
NAMI Middlesex will be offering Family to Family classes this Spring. Remote classes will run from March 9 until April 27 from 7 to 9 pm. View flyer for class details. If you are interested in taking the class, please call and leave a message for Gaye or Sue at NAMI Middlesex at 732-745-0709. Be sure to speak slowly and clearly and leave your name, email address and phone number.

NAMI Basics

NAMI Basics is a free, 6-session education program for parents and other family members who provide care for youth (age 22 or younger). 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 in Middlesex County, and range from bowling, to mini-golf, movies and picnics in the park. Contact (732) 745-0709 for more information or to sign up for an outing.

OTHER NAMI PROGRAMS & GROUPS IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY

All in-person meetings are cancelled until further notice; please check program webpages for virtual meeting schedules.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
2nd Friday of each month
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Moving Forward Community Wellness Center
25 Elizabeth St., 2nd Floor, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Contact number: (732) 317-2920

LGBTQ Connection Group
Last Sunday of each month, 4 pm
Pride Center of NJ, 85 Raritan Ave., Suite 100, Highland Park

Keys to Wellness Learning Collaborative Meeting
4th Friday of each month
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Moving Forward Community Wellness Center
25 Elizabeth St., 2nd Floor, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Contact number: (732) 317-2920

NAMI NJ En Espanol Support Group (Hispanic/Latino)
Contact: 732-940-0991 ext. 113, or email [email protected]
For Spanish-speaking family members:
3rd Friday of the month except August, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (light lunch)
Harmony Family Success Center/PRAB
255 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

NAMI NJ & MOM2MOM

For Spanish-speaking young families affected by developmental disabilities and mental illness:
Second Tuesday of every month, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
NAMI NJ Office, 1562 Route 130, North Brunswick, NJ 08902

NAMI CONNECTION

For Spanish-speaking individuals with lived experience of mental illness:
Third Friday of every month (except August), 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Harmony Family Success Center/PRAB, 255 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

SAMHAJ Central Jersey Support Groups (South Asian)
Contact: 732-940-0991 ext. 112, or email [email protected]
For family members:
1st Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
NAMI NJ office, 1562 Route 130, North Brunswick, NJ 08902

CAMHOP Support Groups (Chinese American)

Contact: 732-940-0991 ext. 114, or email [email protected]
For Mandarin-speaking family members:
Every 2nd Thursday of the month, 7 pm – 8:20 pm
Rutgers University Behavioral HealthCare, 100 Metroplex Drive, Suite 200, Edison, NJ 08817

For individuals with lived experience of mental illness:
Every 2nd Thursday of the month, 7 pm – 8:20 pm
Rutgers University Behavioral HealthCare, 100 Metroplex Drive, Suite 200, Edison, NJ 08817

Every 4th Monday of the month, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Rutgers University Behavioral HealthCare, Room C101, 671 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway, NJ 08854

Click here for a complete list of NAMI NJ Statewide Programs

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