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Parent education support groups as part of the 'Family Enrichment' program: Provides parents/families with information related to the needs of children with developmental disabilities.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Provides online support groups for persons with vision loss, including a technology support group.
Offers online support groups for individuals with ALS and their caregivers.
Provides a forum for individuals to exchange practical information, share experiences and access health and wellness information based on their needs, including behavioral health, cancer, cardiac rehab, diabetes, grief, pregnancy and more.
Support group for adults with, or suspected of having, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
Provides education and support to individuals with restricted vision. Group meets monthly.
Online cancer-focused support groups.
The Cross-Disability Support Group (CDSG): peer support group program for individuals living with all kinds of disabilities. Step Ahead: support group provides information and resources for people who want to further develop their independence. Offered in person and online.
Support groups to help those who have been diagnosed with cancer and their family members.
Groups online and in person providing support for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and their loved ones
Year-round support groups for individuals living with disabilities, and older adults needing sobriety support, individuals grieving, mental health and suicide prevention support, adoption and infertility.
Support group meetings in-person, online or hybrid, during which patients, their families and/or caregivers share experiences, successes and ask questions.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Virtual presentations and support via conference call, for individuals with retinitis pigmentosa and related inherited retinal conditions.
Offers various services to meet the social and emotional needs of children with chronic illnesses and their families. Bounce Bash: - Outings designed for children with medical needs, as well as their healthy siblings and parents. Activities include crafts, games, sports, and snacks. Also offers activities online via Zoom due to COVID-19. Bounce it Forward: - Offers donated tickets for a certain number of families to attend theater/musical event and sports game. Also offers online Meet & Greets with people including athletes, authors, and characters due to COVID-19. Bounce Back Kits: - Offers themed family care packages that are distributed during certain holidays or in times of need. Bounce Academy: - Offers educational programming for parents/guardians on vital coping skills. Classes are provided virtually and in-person. Topics include: 1. Special Needs Financial & Estate Planning 2. Educational Rights, Responsibilities & Reasonable Requests 3. Parenting the Other Child: Providing Support to Siblings of Chronically Ill Children Bounce Net: - Offers a 24/7 private online support community
Offers support groups for people diagnosed and in the early stages of dementia. Also offers support groups for caregivers of people with any kind of dementia. Support groups meet online and in-person.
Offers individual counseling and support groups for people who are living with HIV/AIDS. Provides case management services to identify clients' needs and apply appropriate services. Services may include nutrition, social activities, and referrals to medical and dental resources.
Provides patients, survivors, and loved ones group support to cope with cancer diagnosis. Discussions range from topical, practical matters to emotional and spiritual struggles. Also offers spousal and family bereavement groups.
Provides resources and information about Mesothelioma and Asbestos exposure for the general public. Services include: - Patient advocate team - Treatment guide - Doctor match programs - Legal service referrals - Support groups For Veterans Information, please check www.mesotheliomaveterans.org

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Lupus Support Groups: Provides a support group for individuals with lupus along with caregivers, family members and friends of individuals with lupus. Available both online and in person.
Sponsors support groups for Children of Aged Parents, Low Vision and Parkinson's Disease.
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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General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Widow/Widower Support Groups
Disability/Health Condition Specific Support Groups
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Second Sense offers a variety of support groups that focus on both support and training for individuals who lost their vision. Second Sense has a traditional support group (RP Meet Up) and several unconventional groups that you may want to consider. Second Sense's traditional support group (RP Meet Up) is for active adults who are adjusting to vision loss. This group meets on the second Saturday of the month. The Apple Exchange group is for individuals who share an interest in Apple iPhones and iPads. They meet on the second Thursday of the month.

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Disability/Health Condition Specific Support Groups
Blindness
If you have a loved one living with Alzheimer's disease or another form of memory loss, consider joining the family support group facilitated by the professional staff at House of Welcome (HOW) Adult Day Services. This welcoming group provides a safe space to discuss challenges, feelings, and share resources.

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Disability/Health Condition Specific Support Groups
Alzheimer's Disease
North Shore Senior Center offers a hearing loss support group to learn more about assertiveness, self-advocacy and new assistive technologies that can help you live life to the fullest with hearing loss. Share your solutions and successes, as well as frustrations with hearing loss with those who "get it."

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Hard of Hearing
Disability/Health Condition Specific Support Groups
Deafness