Caregiver Support Groups in Illinois
There are 9 caregiver support groups in Illinois on The Group Guide: 1 in person, 6 hybrid, and 2 online. 9 are all free to join. Another 219 online caregiver support groups are listed from other states, and many accept members from anywhere. Free to browse. No account needed.
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Caregiver Support groups in Illinois
Each listing is written by the group leader and says where and when the group meets, what it costs, and how to join.
Alzheimer’s Illinois — Free Dementia Caregiver Support Groups in Illinois
The Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter offers free in-person and virtual caregiver support groups for dementia caregivers throughout Chicagoland and across Illinois. As the state's…
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Advocate Memory — Free Dementia Caregiver Support in Chicago Suburbs
Advocate Health Care's Memory Center offers free caregiver support groups in the northwest Chicago suburbs for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and other…
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UChicago Memory Center — Free Dementia Caregiver Support in Chicago, IL
The Memory Center at the University of Chicago Medicine offers free Support & Quality of Life Programs for family caregivers of people living with…
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IL Dept on Aging — Free Family Caregiver Support — Statewide Illinois
The Illinois Department on Aging coordinates the state's Caregiver Support Program in partnership with 13 Area Agencies on Aging serving every county across Illinois.…
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IPHA / CHaSCI — Free Dementia Caregiver Support Groups in Illinois
The Center for Health and Social Care Integration (CHaSCI) runs the Illinois Public Health Association's IPHA Support Groups for Dementia Caregivers Initiative. The program…
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Share Network — Free Caregiver Support Groups — Chicago South Side
Share Network Chicago is part of the Chicago South Side Aging Resource Guide, connecting older adults and family caregivers on Chicago's South Side to…
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LDA Illinois — Learning Disabilities Association State Affiliate
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA Illinois) is the Illinois state affiliate of LDA, offering peer support, advocacy, and information for people with…
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NAMI DuPage County Support Groups – Wheaton, IL
NAMI DuPage County provides a comprehensive range of free support groups for individuals living with mental health conditions, their families, and teens in the…
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NAMI Tri-County Support Groups – Peoria, IL
NAMI Tri-County Illinois provides free peer-led support groups for individuals living with mental health conditions and their family members in the Peoria and Central…
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Online caregiver support groups listed in other states
Many online groups accept members from anywhere. Check each listing for who can join, since some therapist-led groups only take people in the states where the leader is licensed.
CancerCare Bereavement Support Groups — Free Virtual Grief Groups
CancerCare offers free oncology-social-worker-led virtual bereavement support groups for people who have lost someone to cancer. What to Expect Free 15-week oncology-social-worker-facilitated online bereavement…
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Center for Chronic Illness — Free Virtual Support Groups
The Center for Chronic Illness offers free, facilitated virtual support groups organized by diagnosis and for caregivers. What to Expect Free facilitated virtual support…
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — Caregivers Online Chat Support Group – Online
LLS hosts a free live weekly online chat for caregivers, moderated by an oncology social worker. What to Expect Live text chat held Tuesday…
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Boys Town National Hotline – Nebraska (Youth & Family Crisis)
Boys Town National Hotline provides free, 24/7 crisis counseling for youth and parents nationwide, headquartered right in Nebraska. Counselors are trained in suicidology, crisis…
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Memorial Sloan Kettering — Virtual Programs for Patients & Caregivers – Online
Memorial Sloan Kettering's Virtual Programs offers free live online support groups, integrative-medicine classes, nutrition sessions, and educational webinars for patients and caregivers. What to…
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National Eczema Association — Eczema Wise Online Peer Community
The National Eczema Association runs Eczema Wise, a free moderated online peer community for people with eczema and their caregivers, plus support group referrals.…
See how to join → Free to join
Questions about caregiver support groups in Illinois
Are there free caregiver support groups in Illinois?
Yes. 9 of the 9 caregiver support groups listed in Illinois are free to join. Each listing states its own cost, so you know before you reach out.
Can I join an online caregiver support group from Illinois?
There are 221 online caregiver support groups on The Group Guide. Peer-led and community groups usually accept members from anywhere. Therapist-led groups may only accept people in the states where the leader is licensed, and each listing says who can join.
What is the difference between a caregiver support support group and a caregiver support therapy group?
A support group is usually led by a peer or volunteer and centers on shared experience. A therapy group is led by a licensed clinician and works toward treatment goals. Listings show whether a licensed professional leads the group.
Do I need a referral to join?
Most groups on The Group Guide accept self-referrals: you contact the group directly. Some insurance-covered groups ask for a referral, and the listing will say so.
How do I know a listing is current?
Group leaders write their own listings, and listings show when their details were last checked. That check confirms the group's details match its own website. It is not a clinical review or an endorsement.
If you need help now
A support group is not crisis care. If you or someone you know is struggling right now:
- Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Lead a caregiver support group in Illinois? Get found.
None of the 9 caregiver support groups listed in Illinois is led by a licensed professional yet. If you run one, people searching here will find it first. Therapists and counselors: founding seats close December 31, and a founding listing for one fee-based group stays free for the life of the listing. Free groups always list free.