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My Family, My Stress - Pinnacle Counseling Chicago - Andersonville

Pinnacle Counseling's My Family, My Stress support group is tailored for individuals navigating the complexities of living with family members dealing with mental illness.

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Families/Friends of Individuals With Mental Health Disorders Support Groups

Relatives Raising Children Support Group - Kenneth Young Center - Main Office

Kenneth Young Center's (KYC) Relatives Raising Children Support Group is where grand­par­ents or fam­i­ly mem­bers give and get sup­port from oth­ers with sim­i­lar expe­ri­ences, share ideas and expe­ri­ences about rais­ing chil­dren, and get infor­ma­tion about resources avail­able to them.

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Grandparents
Parent Support Groups

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - Family Focus - Evanston

The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) program works to locate, assist, and promote awareness of older caregivers who are currently raising their family's children. The GRG provides support groups, information, and referral assistance from trained professionals and facilitators to meet grandparents' needs.

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Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups

Parent Support - Marillac St Vincent Family Services - St. Vincent de Paul Center

Marillac St Vincent Family Services' Parent Support is designed to empower parents and caregivers, ensuring every child in their programs has the tools and support they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Services include:Short-Term Counseling & Play TherapySocial Skills DevelopmentCrisis InterventionCase ManagementSchool System NavigationReferrals to SpecialistsParent Interest Groups

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Parent Child Interactive Therapy
Parents of Infants/Toddlers
Parent Support Groups
Transitional Case/Care Management

Caregiver Support Groups - Cancer Wellness Center - Northbrook

Cancer Wellness Center - Northbrook offers support groups which provide loved ones and caregivers of those with cancer with peer support to help cope with the emotional and life changes following a cancer diagnosis. The Center's professional clinical team facilitates these therapeutic groups: significant other group and courageous caregiver group.

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Widow/Widower Support Groups
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Disability/Health Condition Specific Support Groups
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups

Epilepsy Support Groups - Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago - Main Office

Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago facilitates support groups for individuals with epilepsy.

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Epilepsy
Disability/Health Condition Specific Support Groups

West Suburban Parenting Program - Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Chicago - St. Eulalia Catholic Church

CCAC provides free home visitation, support groups, and supportive services to income qualifying pregnant women and parents with children from birth to age three living in and around Maywood, Hilside, Westchester, Broadview, and Melrose Park.Families are visited in their home by a parent coach who support parents as their child's first teacher. Parents learn about healthy child development and practice parenting techniques to enhance bonding and family well-being. Pregnant women are provided support and resources as they prepare for the birth of their child.

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General Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Home Based Parenting Education
Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs
Parent Support Groups

Behavioral Health - A Safe Haven Foundation - Food Distribution

A Safe Haven offers both in-person and Tele Behavioral Healthcare Services provided by psychologists, substance abuse treatment professionals, and counselors. A Safe Haven's residents in need of custom-designed mental health, substance use, and alcohol treatment, as well as individual and group recovery education, programs, and meetings, are provided with a full range of treatment and recovery options based on a 12-step model.

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Telemental Health
Co-Occurring Disorders
General Mental Health Support Groups
Behavior Modification

Humboldt Park Outreach Program - Connections for Abused Women and their Children - Headquarters

The Humboldt Park Outreach Program (HPOP) focuses its bilingual services on adults and children living in the community to increase their safety, self-esteem, and better understand the resources available to assist them. HPOP is a community-based counseling outreach program for those victims of domestic violence who either have left a shelter and begun independent living or have not yet made the decision to leave their abuser. Clients who are deemed eligible for this program after the intake process may also access free diapers from the agency.

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Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
In Person Crisis Intervention
Crime Victim Safety Planning
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence

Didactic and Counseling Groups - DUI Counseling and Evaluation Services - Chicago

DUI Counseling & Evaluation Services, Inc. - Chicago facilitates psychosocial treatment where a small group of patients meets regularly to talk, interact, and discuss problems with each other and the group leader. Group treatment consists of didactic and counseling groups.

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DUI Related Support Groups

Help for Family and Friends - The National Center of Excellence for Veterans and their Families at Rush - Chicago - South Paulina Street

The National Center of Excellence for Veterans and their Families at Rush provides a safe and supportive environment where family members can learn better communication skills, cope with tough emotions, and develop the tools needed to rebuild strong relationships.

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Families of Active Military Personnel
Families of Veterans
General Mental Health Support Groups

The Happenings - Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council - Main Office

Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council (PTSCC) hosts a variety of programming accessible to local seniors.

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Public Access Computers/Tools
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Community Meals
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Medicare Information/Counseling
Older Adults
Podiatry/Foot Care
AARP Tax Aide Program Sites
General Arts and Crafts

Returning Citizens Network - Restore Justice - Mailing Address

Restore Justice's Returning Citizens Network (RCN) program offers individuals the opportunity to come together and share their personal experiences, coping strategies, and firsthand information about the challenges they face upon re-entering society. Some topics discussed at meetings include meeting basic needs, sharing job leads, finding available community resources, and engaging in advocacy and civic engagement.

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Offender/Ex-Offender Support Groups

Roseland Adolescent Parenting Program (RAPP) - Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Chicago - Roseland WIC Grocery Store

CCAC provides free home visitation, support groups, and supportive services to income qualifying pregnant women and parents with children from birth to age three living in and around the Roseland area.Families are visited in their home by a parent coach who support parents as their child's first teacher. Parents learn about healthy child development and practice parenting techniques to enhance bonding and family well-being. Pregnant women are provided support and resources as they prepare for the birth of their child.

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General Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs
Home Based Parenting Education
Parent Support Groups

Spanish Parent Group - Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook - Main Location

The Spanish Parent Group is a support group for Spanish-speaking parents and is intended to provide participants with a chance to discuss various subjects-including parenting and family life, self-care, community resources, and problem-solving-and to provide mutual support and assistance to one another. The group will be open on a rolling basis to any Spanish-speaking parents who are affiliated with Youth Services.

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Parent Support Groups
Spanish Community

NAMI Homefront - NAMI Cook County North Suburban - Main Office

NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session educational program for families, caregivers, and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions.NAMI Homefront is designed to address the unique needs of family, caregivers, and friends of those who have served or are veterans. The program is taught by trained family members of service members/veterans with mental health conditions.

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Veteran Support Groups
Military Family Support Groups

Sexual Assault Groups and Client Workshops - YWCA Metropolitan Chicago - Julian Grace Innovation and Technology Institute

The YWCA offers a variety of groups to assist survivors and non-offending family members with healing from the trauma of sexual assault. Clients are able to challenge their feelings of isolation and receive support from peers by participating in group counseling. While specific groups may vary from site to site, groups are typically offered to adult survivors of child sexual abuse, child and teen survivors of sexual violence, and parents.

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Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups

Bereavement and Grief Support Groups | Karla Smith Behavioral Health

St. Louis Suicide Survivor Family Support Group: Provides support groups for family and friends of anyone who have lost a loved one to suicide.Due to COVID-19 support groups meet virtually.

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Bereavement and Grief Support Groups

Bereavement and Grief Support Groups | Surviving Overdose and Understanding Loss

Holds weekly peer grief support meetings for those who have lost a loved one to their substance use. Meetings are both in person and Zoom.

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Bereavement and Grief Support Groups

Health/Disability Related Support Groups | JDRF Kansas and Missouri Chapter

Offers self-help support to parent of children with Type-1 diabetes, teens and young adults. Provides peer-to-peer and parent-to-parent mentoring.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups

SUPPORT GROUP FOR EX-OFFENDERS AND FRIENDS/FAMILY | JOY CARE CENTER/JOBS PARTNERSHIP

Provides guidance, support, and assistance for making life changes, developing new skills, and dealing with stressful situations while keeping life on track and becoming more self-reliant. Designed to help families and friends cope with issues with having loved ones incarcerated.

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Offender/Ex-Offender Support Groups
Families of Inmates Support Groups

SUPPORT GROUPS | STEPPING STONES

Offers recovery support services with support groups, check-up phone calls, and follow-up surveys. Interim pre-treatment services for individuals waiting for an assessment for admission to treatment.

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General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups

SEXUAL ABUSE AND CRISIS SERVICES | GROWING STRONG SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER

Provides services to survivors of sexual violence. Also offers education to the community in an effort to end violence and victimization. Services include counseling, 24 hours crisis and information hotline, support groups, medical and legal advocacy, training for police and criminal justice personnel, prevention education, case management, and protective orders.

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Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Case/Care Management
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Counseling
Sexual Assault Hotlines

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER SERVICES | CTF ILLINOIS

Offers caregiver support services, autism therapy services, and resources throughout the state of Illinois for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder and their families. Services may also include ABA therapy, autism screening/diagnosis, family/sibling support, group and individual therapy, occupational and physical therapy, social skills group, and speech/language therapy.

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Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Autism Therapy

LIFE AFTER LOSS SUPPORT GROUP | OSF HOSPICE

Support group for persons who have experienced the recent death of a loved one, who need support and understanding.

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General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups

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