Support Groups
Local Support Groups are listed by County. For information about Support Groups in a county not listed, please contact the Sexual Violence Program in that county directly.
Bergen County
S.O.A.R. Surivors of Sexual Abuse and Rape Support Group
SOAR is an on-going, therapist-facilitated support group for adult, female survivors of sexual assault. The group setting provides a safe place for women to come together and begin to heal following the trauma of rape. Through sharing of their experiences, the women discover they are not alone in their emotional pain. Acceptance, support, and validation form the foundation of this group. This is a Free and Confidential Support Group.
The Men's Group: YWCA Rape Crisis Center Offers Men’s Support Group
The YWCA of Bergen County Rape Crisis Center is pleased to announce the Men's Support Group for survivors of sexual violence . This weekly 10- session group will be a forum for male survivors to discuss such topics such as trauma, emotions & self esteem, anger, coping mechanisms, relationships and much more. Groups will be held in Bergen County by a professional facilitator.
For further information please contact :
YWCA of Bergan County Rape Crisis Center
2 University Place, Suite 208, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Ph: (201) 881- 1750
Website: www.ywcabergencounty.org
Middlesex County
Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse Support Group
Each group is limited to 10 persons on a first come first serve basis. Group is not suitable for Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (see other group listing). Group is free and confidential. Groups are held in Edison. Call between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday to arrange an intake appointment to ensure the group is appropriate for your needs.
Date: New Cycles Begin in the Summer and Winter
Time: Tuesday Evenings
Address: Edison, NJ
Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Support Group
Each group is limited to 10 persons on a first come first serve basis. Group is free and confidential. Groups are held in Edison. Call between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday to arrange an intake appointment to ensure the group is appropriate for your needs.
Date: New Cycles Begin in the Fall
Time: Thursday Evenings
Male Survivors Support Group
Each group is limited to 10 persons on a first come first serve basis. Group is free and confidential. Groups are held in Edison. Call between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday to arrange an intake appointment to ensure the group is appropriate for your needs.
Date: New Cycles Begin in the Summer and Winter
Time: Tuesday Evenings
Contact Information:
Jeanne Manchin
Middlesex County Public Health Department
Rape Crisis Intervention Center
29 Oakwood Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837
Phone: 732.321.1189
Fax: 732.549.4060
Email Address: rapecrisis@co.middlesex.nj.us
Monmouth County
180 Turning Lives Around
Offers Therapautic Support Groups for Sexual Assault Survivors
Trauma Recovery ~ Empowerment ~ Symptom Reduction ~ Connection ~ Restoration
A variety of support groups are now being offered:
- Adult Sexual Assault Survivor Group
- Adult Incest Survivor Group
- Teen Survivor Group
- Complex PTSD Survivor Group
180's Sexual Assault program provides a safe environment to meet with other survivors, breaking silence, identifying with one another, providing support, and gaining unconditional understanding and perspective.
For further information call: Lauren Lormel, LCSW
180, Turning Lives Around
732.264.4360 x4282
Morris County
Men Helping Men Heal
Residents outside of Morris County are welcome to join.
Psycho Dynamic Group for Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault
Contact Information:
Morris County Sexual Assault Center
95 Mt Kemble Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07962
973-971-4754
Passiac County
Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group
Starting Tuesday, January 31st 2012
This free Sexual Assault Support Group will be psychoeducational in nature and is intended for femal suvivors of sexual assault. This will be an 8-week group. Passiac County Women's Center staff will facilitate the group.
Time: Tuesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Dates: Jan. 31, 2012 - Mar. 20, 2012
Location: Paterson, NJ
How to join the group: Please call Maria Pintar, Sexual Assault Program Coordinator, to schedule your intake screening at: (973) 881-0725, x 205.
Somerset County
Pyscho-Educational Group for Adult Survivors of Sexual Violence/Incest
Co-Sponsored by: WHCC's Sexual Assault Support Services program
Facilitator:
Irene Lebbad, Program Director
Contact: 908.526.2335 ext 130
Email:sass@womenandhealth.org
Sussex County
Sexual Violence Survivors Group
This group setting provides a safe place for survivors of sexual violence to come together and begin the healing process. Through sharing their experiences, the survivors discover they are not alone in their emotional pain. Acceptance, support, empowerment, and validation form the foundation of this group. All services are free and confidential.
Where: DASI Outreach Offices,105 Main Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Please respond promptly to the number below to arrange an introductory appointment to ensure the group is appropriate for your needs. Group is limited to a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact Information:
Please call Monday – Friday 9am-5pm: (973)300-5609
Samantha – ext. 222 or Gwen – ext. 226
