Support Groups

Saint Helen’s Counseling Project

Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists Michael McMahon and Liz Migneco are available to assist individuals, couples and families who may be experiencing difficulties and stressors in their everyday lives.  For additional information, please call 908-232-1214, ext. 105.  All calls are confidential.

Out of work?

Searching For Work group meets Tuesdays 9 am in the Westfield Presbyterian Church, 140 Mountain Avenue East.  See www.westfieldpc.org or contact Mike Samson at 233-0301, x 37, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Family Support

Please phone or email (973-497-4309 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) to the office of Pastoral Ministry with Persons with Disabilities for the Newark Archdiocese for current information on the support programs available for parents particularly, as well as inclusive family Masses and other events.

Caregivers Support

This group provides support for persons who are responsible for the cares of a family member or friend.  This group meets on the first Monday of every month (with the exception of holidays, at which time, it is held on the second Monday) at 8:00 PM.

Separated and Divorced Support Group

SEASONS is a support group for anyone who has lost a partner, including divorced, separated, widowed, or never married.  The purpose of this group is to provide healing of emotions and spirit through discussions and social activities.

Meetings are held at Saint Helen's at 7:15 pm. Contacts: Joan Hernandez (908)232-3874, Bob Laudati (908)322-7762.  Our next meeting will be Thursday, October 13.

Support For Grieving Parents

The Office of Family Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of Newark sponsors two support groups for Parents Grieving the Death of a Child.  Groups meet year ‘round on the first Wednesday of each month at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Center, 60 Byrd Avenue, Bloomfield, and on the third Monday of each month at St. Peter the Apostle Parish Center, 445 Fifth Avenue, River Edge.  There is no pre-registration and there is no fee. All meetings begin at 7:30 PM. For further information, please contact the Office of Family Life at 973-497-4327 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .