Hospital Based Support Groups
| Support Group | Time & Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | These groups are limited to patients who have had surgery with the Center for Advanced Bariatric Surgery at Mountainside Medical Center. Please call the center for dates, times and topics. | The Center for Advanced Bariatric Surgery (973) 429-6500 |
| 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. | 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. | Gary Arakelian, LCSW (973) 429-6098 |
| Cancer Support Group The Cancer Support Group welcomes those undergoing cancer treatment, extending its embrace beyond hospital confines to include anyone in need. Providing a space for open dialogue and mutual support, the group offers companionship and educational sessions and seminars. | 2024 Dates: May 1, 15 & 29 June 12 & 26 July 10 & 24 August 7 & 21 September 4 & 18 October 2, 16 & 30 November 13 & 27 December 11 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. | Gary Arakelian, LCSW (973) 429-6098 |
| Stroke/Aneurysm Support Group This space gives individuals an opportunity to meet others that have been affected by stroke or aneurysms in any way. A safe place to express feelings within a supportive environment. A place to learn helpful information from each other. An opportunity to cope and handle difficult situations as it relates to a stroke or aneurysms, and having a feeling of acceptance knowing that you are not the only one in this world that has been affected by this. | All support groups will be held on the first Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in Hospital Conference Room 1 at Mountainside Medical Center. For dates and pre-registration please contact Daniel Chaiket, R.N. | Daniel Chaiket, MSN, RN-BC, SCRN (973) 259-3694 |
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.
| Oranization | Time & Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Parkinson Support Group | Private Dining Room; Cafeteria 3rd Saturday of every month 10 a.m. | Angela Imhof (973) 338-6851 |
| Overeaters’ Anonymous | Hospital Conference Room 2 Every Monday 10:00 a.m. | Charity Jean shamrockdjl@msn.com |
| Al-Anon Support Group | Hospital Conference Room 1 Saturdays 10:30 a.m. | Lyle Landon LyleLandon@gmail.com Cathie Hartnett Chartnett@me.com (651) 335-3988 |
| OA Big Book/Bariatric Meeting | Hospital Conference Room 2 Thursdays 6:30 p.m. | Kersy Corporan Ckersy@gmail.com |
| Parents Support Group of NJ | Hospital Conference Room 1 Thursdays 6:30 pm | Dr. Stephen Sherry (973) 429-6000 |
| RAMP (Nurses Group) | Hospital Conference Room 2 Mondays 7:00 p.m. | Saundra Austin-Benn (973) 744-1192 |
| Al-Anon Support Group | Private Dining Room; Cafeteria Wednesdays 1:15 p.m. | Charity Jean shamrockdjl@msn.com |
| Culture Changing Christians | Auditorium Sundays 11:45 a.m. | Pastor Carl (267) 229-6372 |
| Narcotics Anonymous | Hospital Conference Room 1 Saturdays 6:00 p.m. | Ousmane D. Al-Misri (973) 418-4031 |
| Al-Anon 12 Step Group | Hospital Conference Room 1 Mondays 7:30 p.m. | John Tierney (973) 768-6991 |