Peer Support Groups - Hudson County Office | Heightened Independence and Progress (HIP)
Resource Name:Peer Support Groups - Hudson County Office | Heightened Independence and Progress (HIP)
address
35 Journal Square Plaza, Ste 912, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Eligibility
Open to disabled individuals, their families, and advocates.
Required documents
ID.
Hours
Jersey City Low Vision Group
4th Thurs, 2:00 pm - 4:00 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
Hudson County, NJ
Facilitates various 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.