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Listing: Support Groups and Peer Mentor Resources for All Conditions

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Alcoholics Anonymous


Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous

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Aphasia


naa@aphasia.org | no phone
National Aphasia Association
P.O.Box 87, Scarsdale, NY 10583


Monthly support group for family and care partners of people with PPA primary progressive aphasia. Meets online the third Monday of each month from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Contact Darby Morhardt, PhD, LCSW, d-morhardt@northwestern.edu, 312-908‐9432 There is no fee to participate.

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Arthritis and Joint Conditions

- find chapter near you
1-800-258-7872

  • Northern and Central Illinois - 
  • Southern Illinois -


312-542-0002

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National Ataxia Foundation


Minneapolis, MN 55426
763-553-0020

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Brain Injury


800-886-ABTA (2282)


800-699-6443


1-800-444-6443


888-272-4602


(877) 932-1120

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Burn


(858) 541-22


800-888-2876

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Cancer Rehabilitation


800.227.2345


800?813?HOPE (4673)


866-IMERMAN (463-7626)


312-464-9900


847-509-9595



877-588-7904

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Cardiac Dysfunction


1-800-242-8721


312-346-4675

Heart Transplant and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Support Groups
NOTE: Hospitals below request that you attend support groups at the hospital where you had the transplant OR LVAD placed.


312-664-3278



888-584-7888



1-888-824-0200 or 1-773-834-7819

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Cerebral Palsy


212 520 1686

  • CP Channel or


(708) 863-3803

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Chronic Pain


1-800.533.3231

National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association
801-200-3627

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COVID-19 Survivors - online groups



Facebook support group:

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Grief


There are thousands of GriefShare groups meeting weekly at locations around the world. There’s probably one near you! The program is designed so that you can join the group at any time. You will be welcomed and encouraged.
Email: info@griefshare.org Phone: 800-395-5755 International: 919-562-2112
https://www.griefshare.org/


Losing a loved one can be one of the most difficult challenges in life. The grief process can includes a range of feelings and reactions. Learning the impact of grief and how to cope are some of the best ways to begin healing.
1-844-6-JOURNEY (844-656-8763)

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Guillain-Barré syndrome


*many have found support and relief in this open group.



 866-224-3301 (Must call for information on support group and arranging for a peer mentor).

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Limb Loss & Impairment


888/267-5669


(217)663-8064

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Multiple Sclerosis

NorthShore MS Caregivers Support Group
Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM at NorthShore's Skokie Hospital, Room C (1041A)
9600 Gross Point Road, Skokie, IL 60076
1-312-331-0466
millerfam2145@gmail.com

National Multiple Sclerosis Society- National


1-800-344-4867

Greater IL MS Society

1-800-344-4867


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Lung & Pulmonary



The University of Chicago-Lung Transplant Program
Contact: Fran Hammon
1-773-702-4608

Loyola University Medical Center-Lung Transplant Center
Contact: Susan Long
708-216-5454

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Ostomy


Supports, empowers and advocates for people who have had or will need an ostomy.

P.O. Box 525
Kennebunk, ME 04043-0525

Parkinson's Disease & Neurologic Conditions


1-800-223-2732


downtown and also online support groups
1-312-503-4397

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Pediatric & Adolescent Rehabilitation


1-800-886-2282

 (parent peer support) 
888.417.3435



312-939-3513


1-800-872-5827

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Spinal Cord Injury


618-724-5484


1-800-539-7309


312-284-2525


info@gusu2cure.org
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1-800-962-9629



This is a social/support group for people who have survived a gunshot and are now paralyzed from a spinal cord injury.  

Please request Zoom link at RSA@rochesterspinalassociation.org

Spinal Cord Injury Association-IL
708-671-1808

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Stroke Recovery


1-800-AHA-USA-1


1-888-988-8047

 
Support with Christopher Ewing
Available on Apple, spotify, google, and iheart.

RUSH - Stroke Support Group [no web link]
For caregivers and stroke survivors 
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday on ZOOM, 2-3pm CST
Contact Gail Valadez: 312-563-2994 |  Gail_Valadez@rush.edu

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Spina Bifida


(800) 621-3141

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Vestibular Disorders


800.837.8428

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This content is for informational purposes only and may not be comprehensive. Information contained does not imply an endorsement from Shirley Ryan 汤头条app, and does not replace the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.  See here  for further details.
? Shirley Ryan 汤头条app (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago)
Henry B. Betts LIFE Center – (312) 238-5433

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