Depression Groups in Illinois
There are 4 depression groups in Illinois on The Group Guide: 3 in person, and 1 hybrid. 4 are all free to join. Another 38 online depression groups are listed from other states, and many accept members from anywhere. Free to browse. No account needed.
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Depression 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.
DBSA Greater Chicago – Depression & Bipolar Support – Chicago, IL
DBSA Greater Chicago provides free peer-led support groups for individuals living with depression, bipolar disorder, and related mood disorders in the Chicago metropolitan area.…
See how to join → Free to join
OCD Chicago – OCD & Anxiety Support Group – Chicago, IL
OCD Chicago provides mutual self-help support groups for adults with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and co-occurring conditions including anxiety, agoraphobia, depression, and social anxiety. The group…
See how to join → Free to join
Thresholds – Peer Support & Recovery Centers – Chicago, IL
Thresholds is one of the largest and most comprehensive community mental health organizations in Illinois, providing peer support services, drop-in recovery centers, and crisis…
See how to join → Free to join
DBSA Arlington Heights – Depression & Bipolar Support – Arlington Heights, IL
DBSA Arlington Heights provides free peer-run support groups for individuals living with depression and bipolar disorder in the northwest Chicago suburbs. The chapter offers…
See how to join → Free to join
Online depression 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.
Adaptations Denver Men’s Group: Therapy Process Group for Adult men navigating depression, anger, relationship challenges, life stressors
This group is for the man that's looking to explore and expand the old scripts on masculinity. He recognizes that the always strong, stoic,…
Interpersonal Process Group
This interpersonal process group is for adults in their 20s and 30s who want to deepen their understanding of themselves and improve their relationships…
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…
See how to join → Free to join
Veterans Crisis Line – Missouri
The Veterans Crisis Line provides free, confidential crisis support specifically for military veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their families…
See how to join → Free to join
Idaho & Sun Valley DBT – Dialectical Behavior Therapy – Statewide, ID
Idaho and Sun Valley DBT provides comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy programs for teens and adults throughout Idaho via telehealth. The adherent DBT program features…
Canopy Cove Eating Disorder Treatment – Serving Mississippi
Canopy Cove is a comprehensive eating disorder treatment center offering residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient programs for individuals struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia…
Questions about depression groups in Illinois
Are there free depression groups in Illinois?
Yes. 4 of the 4 depression 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 depression group from Illinois?
There are 38 online depression 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 depression support group and a depression 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 depression group in Illinois? Get found.
None of the 4 depression 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.