Hospital Based Support Groups
Bariatric Support Group
The Center for Advanced Bariatric Surgery hosts monthly support group meetings run by experienced healthcare professionals. These meetings address various nutritional and behavioral topics to motivate and promote weight loss and a healthy lifestyle.
Time & Location
These groups are limited to patients who have had surgery with the Center for Advanced Bariatric Surgery at Mountainside Medical Center. Click Here to view our 2025 Bariatric Support Group Schedule.
Contact
The Center for Advanced Bariatric Surgery
(973) 429-6500
Cancer Support Group
Join our warm and welcoming support group for cancer patients at all stages of their journey. Whether you are newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or completed treatment, this inclusive group offers a safe space to share experiences, exchange support, and foster hope.
Time & Location
2025 Dates
January 8 & 22
February 5 & 19
March 5 & 19
April 2, 16 & 30
May 14 & 28
June 11 & 25
July 9 & 23
August 6 & 20
September 3 & 17
October 1, 15 & 29
November 12 & 26
December 10 & 24
10 AM – 11 AM
Cancer Center Conference Room Harries Pavilion entrance, take Harries elevator to second floor, follow signs to the Cancer Center conference room. Free and open to the community.
Contact
Filomena Salomone, LSW
(973) 429-6098
Cancer Survivor Group
Come be a part of our cancer survivor group meetings, designed for individuals who have completed their active cancer treatment. These gatherings offer a supportive atmosphere with light refreshments.
Time & Location
2024 Dates:
April 10 & 24
May 8 & 22
June 5 & 19
July 3, 17, & 31
August 14 & 28
September 11& 25
October 9 & 23
November 6 & 20
December 4 & 18
10 AM – 11 AM
Cancer Center Conference Room
Harries Pavilion entrance, take Harries elevator to second floor, follow signs to the Cancer Center conference room. Free and open to the community.
Contact
Gary Arakelian, LCSW
(973) 429-6098
Non-Hospital Based Support Groups
Support groups are listed here as a community service. These are community-based meetings, not hospital-sponsored meetings, and therefore are open to the public. Please call ahead to learn if there are any fees to use the resources, and to ensure the support group is still meeting.
Parkinson Support Group
Time & Location
Private Dining Room; Cafeteria
3rd Saturday of every month
10 a.m.
Contact
Angela Imhof
(973) 338-6851
Overeaters’ Anonymous
Time & Location
Hospital Conference Room 2
Every Monday
10:00 a.m.
Contact
Charity Jean
shamrockdjl@msn.com
Al-Anon Support Group
Time & Location
Hospital Conference Room 1
Saturdays
10:30 a.m.
Contact
Lyle Landon
LyleLandon@gmail.com Cathie Hartnett
Chartnett@me.com
(651) 335-3988
OA Big Book/Bariatric Meeting
Time & Location
Hospital Conference Room 2
Thursdays
6:30 p.m.
Contact
Kersy Corporan
Ckersy@gmail.com
Parents Support Group of NJ
Time & Location
Hospital Conference Room 1
Thursdays
6:30 pm
Contact
Dr. Stephen Sherry
(973) 429-6000
RAMP (Nurses Group)
Time & Location
Hospital Conference Room 2
Mondays
7:00 p.m.
Contact
Saundra Austin-Benn
(973) 744-1192
Al-Anon Support Group
Time & Location
Private Dining Room; Cafeteria
Wednesdays
1:15 p.m.
Contact
Charity Jean
shamrockdjl@msn.com
Culture Changing Christians
Time & Location
Auditorium
Sundays 11:45 a.m.
Contact
Pastor Carl
(267) 229-6372
Narcotics Anonymous
Time & Location
Hospital Conference Room 1
Saturdays
6:00 p.m.
Contact
Ousmane D. Al-Misri
(973) 418-4031
Al-Anon 12 Step Group
Time & Location
Hospital Conference Room 1
Mondays
7:30 p.m.
Contact
John Tierney
(973) 768-6991