Chronic Illness and Disability Groups in Illinois
There are 4 chronic illness and disability groups in Illinois on The Group Guide: 3 hybrid, and 1 online. 4 are all free to join. Another 42 online chronic illness and disability groups are listed from other states, and many accept members from anywhere. Free to browse. No account needed.
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Chronic Illness and Disability 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…
See how to join → Free to join
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…
See how to join → Free to join
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…
See how to join → Free to join
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…
See how to join → Free to join
Online chronic illness and disability 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.
Radical Self-Compassion for Mortal Moms – Practice & Support Group
Your first time: The group has a repeating format starting with a brief orientation to group, then those who would like can introduce themselves…
Free GIST Patient & Caregiver Virtual Support Groups — Online | Life Raft Group
The Life Raft Group is a nonprofit based in Wayne, New Jersey that supports people living with GIST (gastrointestinal stromal tumor) and other rare…
See how to join → Free to join
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation — Support Groups (Nationwide Network)
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation runs a national network of free support groups for patients and caregivers affected by Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.…
See how to join → Free to join
Free Chronic Pain Support Group, Online, Nationwide | Life to the Fullest
Life to the Fullest is a free support group and workshop for people living with ongoing pain. It was started by Tina Hardenbergh, who…
See how to join → Free to join
Free Arthritis Peer Connect Group — Missouri | Arthritis Foundation
The Missouri Live Yes! Connect Group is the Arthritis Foundation's free peer community for adults across the state who live with arthritis and the…
See how to join → Free to join
Free Stroke Survivor Support Group — Online, ME | York Hospital
York Hospital's Stroke Support Group offers survivors and family members a way to understand the effects of stroke and find ways to enrich their…
See how to join → Free to join
Questions about chronic illness and disability groups in Illinois
Are there free chronic illness and disability groups in Illinois?
Yes. 4 of the 4 chronic illness and disability 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 chronic illness and disability group from Illinois?
There are 43 online chronic illness and disability 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 chronic illness and disability support group and a chronic illness and disability 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 chronic illness and disability group in Illinois? Get found.
None of the 4 chronic illness and disability 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.