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. Click Here to view our 2025 Bariatric Support Group Schedule. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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 |
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 |