Support for Family and Friends
The following resources are provided for your information only. This should not be considered an endorsement by New Beginnings. Our group is not affiliated with any of these services, and we are not responsible for the content in these links. If you would like more information, please contact these organizations directly.
In New Jersey
- National Alliance on Mental Illness of New Jersey (NAMI NJ)
naminj.org
NAMI New Jersey provides education, support, and systems advocacy to empower families and persons with mental illness. Affiliate self-help and grassroots advocacy groups located in each county offer emotional support and information about treatment and community resources. - NJ Department of Children and Families (DCF)
nj.gov/dcf
The New Jersey Department of Children and Families is dedicated to ensuring the safety, well-being, and success of children, youth, families, and communities. - Family Support Organizations of NJ
state.nj.us/dcf/families/support/support
Family Support Organizations (FSO’s) are family-run, county-based organizations that provide direct family-to-family peer support, education, advocacy and other services to family members of children with emotional and behavioral problems. To access services, you may call these organizations directly or call 1-877- 652-7624. - Minding Your Mind (MYM) (Philadelphia area)
mindingyourmind.org
Minding Your Mind’s (MYM) primary objective is to provide mental health education to adolescents, teens and young adults, their parents, teachers and school administrators. Our goal is to reduce the stigma and destructive behaviors often associated with mental health issues and illnesses.
National
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
nami.org
NAMI provides education, support, and systems advocacy to empower families and persons with mental illness. Affiliate self-help and grassroots advocacy groups located nationwide offer emotional support and information about treatment and community resources. - The Balanced Mind Parent Network (BMPN)
dbsalliance.org/support/for-friends-family/for-parents/balanced-mind-parent-network
The Balanced Mind Parent Network (BMPN), a program of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), guides families raising children with mood disorders to the answers, support and stability they seek. - Child Mind Institute
childmind.org
The Child Mind Institute is dedicated to transforming mental health care for children everywhere. - The Jed Foundation
jedfoundation.org
The Jed Foundation’s mission is to promote emotional health and prevent suicide among college and university students. To achieve this end, the organization collaborates with the public and leaders in higher education, mental health, and research. - Bipolar Significant Others (BPSO)
bpso.org
BPSO is intended to provide information and support to the spouses, families, friends and other loved ones of those who suffer from bipolar disorder.
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