The New Jersey Self-Help Clearinghouse is a program of the Mental Health Association in NJ | | This quarterly newsletter will feature quarterly spotlights (of NJ support groups, programs, and organizations), information on the NJ Self -Help Clearinghouse, Upcoming trainings and workshops to support the support group facilitators throughout the state, resources for support groups throughout NJ, announcements of new support groups that have been formed, and much, much more! | | A Note from the NJ Self-Help Group Clearinghouse Team: | |
As the year 2022 winds down, the NJ Self-Help Clearinghouse takes a look back on the past twelve months. Who doesn’t love a highlight reel? Here is ours:
- We’ve provided extensive outreach to the LGBTQ+ Community by showing up and showing out at various PRIDE festivals resulting in a marked increase in requests for group referrals and the addition of 20+ new or revised groups being added to our database
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The Overview of The New Jersey Self-Help Clearinghouse presentation was provided both in person and virtually, to over 120 individuals at various agencies throughout the state.
- For the first time, the responsibility for delivering education around Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs) was delegated to NJ SHCH. We provided education to 40+ people including individuals living with mental illness, their family members, wellness center staff and peer support professionals that assist people in creating and registering their PAD.
- Over 150 people attended our various Group Facilitation trainings. We were able to provide Support Group Facilitation Basics – onsite at 3 different organization’s locations. Various Advanced Group Facilitation Skills webinars were provided online.
- Numerous individuals receive training on How to Start a Self-Help Support Groups via webinar or one-to-one on a zoom meeting.
- Clearinghouse staff was busy traveling this fall. Staff attended the National Association of Peer Supporters (NAPS) conference in Texas in October. Staff also had an opportunity to present at the Health Professionals Education Association (HPEA) conference in Chicago in November, bringing resiliency skills to nurses and healthcare professionals throughout the country.
And…. then there is WRAP® - Wellness Recovery Action Planning
- Over 80 stakeholders from organizations, facilities and agencies all over NJ attended the presentation, Orientation to WRAP® as an Evidence Based Practice for Stakeholders. This was done as a collaboration with The Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery.
- Various online WRAP® workshops were held including, the 18-Hour WRAP® Workshop-held 3 times, Holiday WRAP®, WRAP® for Peer Supporters, WRAP® Overview and Understanding WRAP® and PADs. Over 200 people attended these events including credentialed peer support professionals, aspiring peers and social work professionals.
- Thrilled to have our proposal accepted, Eve and Kelly presented WRAP® for Addictions to 25+ attendees at the NJ CARS 2022 Recovery Ecosystems Conference.
- After a long 3 year wait, were able to facilitate WRAP® Seminars again, in person, as the evidence based practice dictates.
- About 30 individuals completed Seminar 1 – The Study of Mental Health Recovery and How to Develop your Own WRAP.
- In September, the MHANJ Peer Leadership Team facilitated a 35-hour/5-day, in person WRAP® Co-Facilitator Training aka WRAP® Seminar 2, certifying a total of 13 new and recertified WRAP® Co-Facilitators. Attendees came from agencies including, MHANJ, Rutgers UBHC, Camden County Center for Family Services and Maryville Treatment Center.
So why toot our own horn when this is a time of year for giving and being of service? Not only are we so very proud to have served so many individuals and organizations throughout the year, we want to make sure that YOU and YOUR ORGANIZATION know of the many services, presentations, workshops, seminars, etc., that we offer.
We encourage you to contact us to see what we can do for you! Many trainings and workshops can be customized to meet the needs of your organization. To request training or more information about NJ Self-Help Clearinghouse please reach out to us at: www.njgroups.org
Wishing you peace and wellness!!
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The NEW JERSEY SELF-HELP CLEARINGHOUSE was started in 1981 as the first statewide operation of its kind in the country. The mission of the Clearinghouse is to help people find and form all types of self-help support groups in order to provide hope, strength and experience to those in need in order to not feel alone.
WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
- Information on Self-Help Support Groups
- Assistance with Starting New Support Groups
- Trainings and Workshops
- Support Provided via the MHANJ Call Center to those in need of immediate support
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Looking to start a support group?
The NEW JERSEY SELF-HELP CLEARINGHOUSE staff can help!
Step 1: Attend a Quarterly "How to Start a Support Group" Webinar.
Step 2: Schedule a meeting with one of the NJ Self Help Group Clearinghouse staff to discuss what was learned in the webinar and how to put what was learned into action.
Step 3: Keep in touch with the Clearinghouse for any troubleshooting once the group is up and running and update on any group detail changes to be reflected in the Clearinghouse Database.
Step 4: Attend regular webinars offered by the NJ Self Help Group Clearinghouse to enhance your support group!
| | WRAPPERS throughout the world shared the impact WRAP has made on their lives. Being that the NJ Self-Help Clearinghouse and MHANJ are the WRAP Leaders in the state of NJ, we wanted to share this special video, highlighting the power that is WRAP. Enjoy! | | Upcoming Clearinghouse Happenings | |
Support Group Facilitation for Peer Specialists
Two-Part Series
Peer Specialists often find that in addition to using their lived experience to provide hope and support to individuals pursuing recovery, one of the most common job duties is group facilitation. While peers often enter the job armed with strong experience both participating in and facilitating groups, honing these skills is a common request of peer specialists. Join us for this exciting workshop presented by the New Jersey Self-Help Clearinghouse!
Wednesday January 18th @ 10am-12pm
Wednesday January 25th @ 10am-12pm
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The NJ Self Help Group Clearinghouse I Mental Health Association in NJ
35 Beaverson Blvd., Building 5, Unit B, Brick, NJ 08723
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