Peer Support Groups - Bergen County Office | Heightened Independence and Progress (HIP)
Resource Name:Peer Support Groups - Bergen County Office | Heightened Independence and Progress (HIP)
address
190 Moore St., Ste 101, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Eligibility
Open to disabled individuals, their families, and advocates.
Required documents
ID.
Hours
Mon – Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Application process
For the Self-Advocacy group, participants are referred to the program by the Bergen County Special Services School District. For Hudson County please call for services a referral is not required.
Fees
None.
Service area
Bergen County, NJ
Facilitates various peer support groups: Adjust to Vision Loss Project: Fosters a community for individuals with vision loss to share experiences, receive peer support, and gain education through virtual and in-person activities. COPE: Caters to individuals with multiple sclerosis.
The Self-Advocacy Group: Covers topics like self-esteem, disability perception, employment, family dynamics, and self-advocacy skills. Women with Disabilities: Addresses relationship, family, employment, and daily challenges, offering a platform for information sharing. Limited transportation is available for Bergen County residents attending COPE and the Women's Group.