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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-Barr¨¦ 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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