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 12- 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 Bergen County Rape Crisis Center
2 University Place, Suite 208, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Ph: (201) 881- 1733
Website: www.ywcabergencounty.org
Cape May County
We have a weekly group for victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. They meet on Wednesday Evenings. Please call Juanita Battle at 609.522.6489 if you are interested in the group.
Middlesex County
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: To Be Announced
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: Thursday Evenings
Contact Information:
Jeanne Manchin
Middlesex County Office of Health Services
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
Residents outside of Morris County are welcome to join.
12-Week Psycho-Education Group for Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault
Starts Wednesday March 28th from 5:30 - 7pm
Psycho-Educational Group for College Age Students
Beginning Spring 2012 - Mondays at 6 pm
12-Week Psychodynamic Group for Adult Survivors
Tuesdays from 7 - 8:30 pm
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 Wednesday, May 2nd 2012
This free and confidential Sexual Assault Support Group is intended for adult female survivors of sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and/or incest. This will be an 8-week group, and will be limited to 10 people on a first-come, first-serve basis. Passiac County Women's Center staff will facilitate the group.
The group provides a welcoming, safe environment for survivors to share their experiences, practice coping skills, and help each other along the healing journey. This group is offered several times throughout the year. Please call for more information.
Location: Paterson, NJ
How to join the group: Please contact Maria Pintar, Sexual Assault Program Coordinator, to schedule your intake appointment 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
“Surviving to Thriving” Sexual Violence Strength Identification & Coping Skills Group
This group setting provides a safe place for survivors of sexual violence to come together and begin the healing process. This group is 16 weeks long and encourages a commitment and participation. The group lessons will be based on Marsha Linehan’s Dialectical Behavior Therapy, providing skills and tools to help individuals better understand emotions and manage interpersonal relationships effectively.
The eligibility requirements for this group are as follows:
- 18 years old +
- Survivor of sexual violence
- Expressed desire to manage emotions in life more effectively
- Willingness to commit to 16 week program
All services are free and confidential. If interested please contact: 973-300-5609 (Cassandra DeLucchi- ext. 222 or Gwen Federico- ext. 226)
Location: DASI Outreach Office, 105 Main Street, Newton, NJ 07860
