Support Groups
Addictions Support Group (Free)
Please contact Lisa Weissbach at 856-424-1333 for more information
This support group for family and friends of people with addiction issues will provide you with the chance to talk and share experiences, support one another, learn from Jewish shources related to the issues, and receive guidance and support from a trained facilitator.
Adoption Information Workshops
Please contact Jennifer Cohen at 856-778-7775 for more information
Geared towards individuals and couples who are interested in adopting. Workshops are geared towards providing information and referral resources, and guiding you through the complex process of adoption. Learn about how the process works!
Anger Management for Adults
Please contact Lisa Weissbach at 856-778-7775 for more information
Feeling out of control? Do you feel angry most of the time? Do you want to learn to better handle your emotions? If anger is getting in the way of your every day activities, come and learn how to manage your anger and channel it towards more constructive outlets. A social worker will facilitate the group.
Anger Management for Teens
Please contact Lisa Weissbach at 856-778-7775 for more information
Same as above but geared to teens.
Back to Work
Please contact Lisa Weissbach at 856-778-7775 for more information
This group is for the unemployed or underemployed. An employment services professional addresses the practical aspects of seeking employment, including interview skills, resume writing, and networking; a social worker offers coping skills and other practical methods to reduce stress and worry.
Café Europa (Free)
Please contact Laura Merkin and Staci Cedar at 856-424-1333 for more information
Holocaust survivors enjoy monthly luncheons, which provide opportunities to socialize and to enjoy shared cultural and recreational activities. Transportation is provided if needed.
Infertility Support Group
Please contact Rena Esrog at 424-1333 for more information.
This group, facilitated with area synagogues, provides support to women who are at any point in the reproductive process experiencing infertility, pregnancy loss, infant loss, or high-risk pregnancy.
New Beginnings
Please contact Reva Farenback-Brateman at 856-778-7775 for more information
For widows or widowers who have already gone through the grieving process, this group offers the opportunity to meet new people, share experiences, and enjoy new activities. Monthly activities will get you out and back into life's many adventures. Dinners, theater trips, and cultural activities are just some of the events planned to get you going!
Sibshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs
Please contact Barbara Abrams at 856-424-1333 x182 for more information
A program just for brothers and sisters of kids with special needs will be available several times a year. Geared to ages 8 - 12. Children will participate in activities and have opportunities to share their joys and their frustrations about having a sibling with developmental disabilities. $80 for four sessions.
Surviving Separation
Please contact Lisa Weissbach at 856-778-7775 for more information
Take the opportunity to gain strength, support and companionship to help you through the difficult transition from couplehood to single life. This group is for individuals who are recently separated or divorced. Facilitated by a social worker.
Widows and Widowers
Please contact Lisa Silverman at 856-424-1333 for more information
The loss of a spouse brings many challenges. What to do about meals, holidays, and feeling like you are all alone in the world are just some of the thoughts that may come up. Come and share your feelings with others in the same boat. Facilitated by a social worker.
Women Facing Cancer (Free)
Please contact Margery Dannenbaum at 856-424-1333 for more information
While every cancer diagnosis is individual, there are commonalities that exist. There is no need to face this challenge alone. Come laugh, cry, and share your stories with others facing similar challenges. You will gain support from others, as well as practical advice on how to cope with your disease. Facilitated by a social worker.
Yad b'Yad Breast Cancer Support Groups (Free)
Please contact Margery Dannenbaum at 856-424-1333 for more information
These groups will pair newly diagnosed patients with breast cancer survivors who are at least 18 months post diagnosis for one-on-one conversations. Information, resources, educational workshops, and support groups will comfort and guide you through this challenging time.
Please contact Lisa Weissbach at 856-778-7775 for a complete list of support groups available or to suggest ideas for a group.
You can get more details and also access the exact starting dates for current support groups on the Samost JFCS calendar of events on Jewish Federation's website at www.jfedsnj.org.