For More Local Support and Resources
For many more local support groups and resources please visit the Valley Hospital Support Groups webpage.
Seniors Blue Book
The Seniors Blue Book is an excellent source of information for local senior citizens. Our office has free booklets of the Bergen County Blue Book for anyone who wants them. Booklets are available in the waiting room or upon request from reception as long as supplies last. If you prefer online access, please search:
Bergen County Division of Senior Services or call 201-336-7400
Ridgewood Senior Resource Center or call 201-670-5500
Advance Directive and Healthcare Proxy Information
www.nj.gov/health/advancedirective/ad/forums-faqs
Advance directives are legal documents that will communicate your end-of-life wishes if you are unable to express your wishes. The advance directive is composed of a living will and a medical/healthcare power of attorney (may also be referred to as a healthcare proxy).
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization has excellent informational resources regarding Advance Directives and how to go about setting one up. Please visit their website for more information and state-specific advance directive downloads.
Local Support Groups and Meetings
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group is not directly affiliated with any of these programs; we are providing the following links and information as a convenient public service to our patients. The information provided is not intended as a referral to or an endorsement of any linked entities.
Eating Disorder Support Groups
www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/nj/bergen-county?category=eating-disorders
Provides a list of support groups throughout NJ.
Cancer Care – NJ Support Services
www.cancercare.org
Phone: 201-444-6630 or 800-813-HOPE (4673)
1 Kalisa Way, Suite 205 – Paramus, NJ 07652
Cancer Care leads many support groups for patients and their families. More information is available on the website. They also provide an annual weekend retreat in June for families with children coping with loss of a loved one from cancer.
Alzheimer’s Support Groups
www.alznj.org
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Hotline: 888-280-6055
Family Support Group Information: 976-586-4300
Community Education Programs: 888-280-6055
Visit the website for details of calendar events and locations of upcoming programs.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – Bergen County
www.dbsanewjersey.org
Phone: 888-829-2483
Call for more information.
American Parkinson Disease Association – NJ Chapter
Local Meetings: Ridgewood YMCA, 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood, NJ
Tel: 201-444-5600
www.ridgewoodymca.org
Choose: Chronic Disease Support
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation (CCFA) Support Group
www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org
Virtual Meetings / Pre-register by calling the NJ Chapter Office at 732-786-9960, Ext 3
Overeaters Anonymous
There are several meeting options including face-to-face and online. To search for your preferred meeting type, visit https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/.
AA – Alcoholics Anonymous
www.nnjaa.org
24/7 Hotline: 908-687-8566
Local meetings: Check website for up-to-date locations and times.
Al-Anon/Alateen of North Jersey
Local meetings: Visit the website and search by zip code to find various locations and times.
NA – Narcotics Anonymous
www.nanj.org
Helpline: 800-992-0401
Call the helpline or visit the website for up-to-date meeting locations and times. For more local support groups, please visit:
ValleyHealth.com/Valley-Cares and choose Support Services to Addiction Services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administrations (SAMHSA)
Find local support groups, meetings or programs available through the website.
Crisis Help
CALL OR TEXT: 988
If you or someone you know is struggling or is in crisis, help is available.
Valley Health
www.valleyhealth.com/valley-cares
Choose ‘Support Services’
For many more local support groups and resources, please visit this site for a variety of services and programs available.
New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearing House
www.njgroups.org
Phone: 800-367-6274
The NJ Self-Help Group Clearinghouse is dedicated to helping people find and form self-help support groups across the state of NJ. The Clearinghouse is a service sponsored by the Mental Health Association in NJ.