Free Support Groups Offered at Project Self-Sufficiency

Project Self-Sufficiency announces the availability of three separate support groups to meet the needs of local residents.  Groups will be offered for young parents, mature women and for those who have recently experienced a divorce or separation.  All groups are free and open to Project Self-Sufficiency and Family Success Center participants; all three will be held at Project Self-Sufficiency’s Newton campus, located at 127 Mill Street.  Interested residents are encouraged to call Project Self-Sufficiency to register.

The “Young Families Support Group” features separate weekly gatherings for expectant and parenting young adults.  The group meets on Wednesday evenings; expectant parents gather from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., while parents and their young children come together from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.   Both groups spend time exploring issues, challenges and successes together.  Occasional guest speakers and frequent craft projects enliven the gatherings.  Children are invited to share a separate activity while parents convene.

Mature women are invited to join “Crossroads”, a support group at Project Self-Sufficiency which explores health, creativity, money management, career issues, and other topics.  Guest speakers, book discussions and movie nights are peppered throughout the year.  The group meets monthly on Thursdays, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.  The next meeting is scheduled for March 8^th.

Women who are experiencing the end of a relationship or a divorce are welcome to attend “Breaking Through”, a support group designed to address the unique challenges faced by those who are navigating a new life following a break-up.  The group will meet every Thursday, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., March 6^th – April 10^th.

Project Self-Sufficiency is a private non-profit community-based organization dedicated to improving the lives of low-income families residing in northwestern New Jersey.  The agency’s mission is to provide a broad spectrum of holistic, respectful, and comprehensive services enabling low-income single parents, teen parents, two-parent families, and displaced homemakers to improve their lives and the lives of their children through the achievement of personal and economic self-sufficiency and family stability.  Since 1986 Project Self-Sufficiency has served more than 19,500 families, including over 30,000 children. 

Project Self-Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton.  To register for a support group, or to find out more information about the programs and services offered by Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500.