LGBTQ+ Groups in Illinois
There are 8 lgbtq+ groups in Illinois on The Group Guide: 5 in person, 2 hybrid, and 1 online. 8 are all free to join. Another 55 online lgbtq+ groups are listed from other states, and many accept members from anywhere. Free to browse. No account needed.
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LGBTQ+ 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.
Center on Halsted — Free LGBTQ+ Support Groups in Chicago & Online
Center on Halsted is the Midwest's largest LGBTQ+ community center, located in Chicago and serving the broader region with free support groups, mental health…
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Howard Brown Health – T-Time (Chicago, IL)
Howard Brown Health – T-Time offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Chicago, IL. Open trans/nonbinary/gender-questioning peer group. This…
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Howard Brown Health – Journey Continues (Chicago, IL)
Howard Brown Health – Journey Continues offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Chicago, IL. LGBTQ+ adults 50+ peer…
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NAMI Illinois LGBTQ+ Connection Recovery (Chicago (also virtual), IL)
NAMI Illinois LGBTQ+ Connection Recovery offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Chicago (also virtual), IL. Peer-led support for…
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PFLAG Bloomington-Normal (Bloomington-Normal, IL)
PFLAG Bloomington-Normal offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Bloomington-Normal, IL. Peer support for LGBTQ+ people, family & allies.…
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PFLAG Peoria (Peoria, IL)
PFLAG Peoria offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Peoria, IL. Peer support for LGBTQ+ people, family & allies.…
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NAMI Chicago Support Groups – Chicago, IL
NAMI Chicago provides free peer-led support groups for individuals living with mental health conditions and their family members throughout the Chicago area. The organization…
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Alcoholics Anonymous Chicago Area – Chicago, IL
Chicago Area Alcoholics Anonymous coordinates over 220 weekly meetings throughout the city of Chicago and surrounding communities, making it one of the largest AA…
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Online lgbtq+ 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.
Wyoming Equality – LGBTQ+ Healthcare Access Project
Wyoming Equality's Healthcare Access Project (WEHAP) connects LGBTQ+ Wyoming residents with affirming mental health providers, support resources, and community. In a state where finding…
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SHE RECOVERS: Global Recovery Community for Women & Non-Binary People Who Identify with Women’S Communities
SHE RECOVERS is a grassroots recovery community for women and non-binary people in or seeking recovery from substance use, mental health, and other life…
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Free Infertility Peer Support — Northern Nevada (Online) | RESOLVE
The Northern Nevada Infertility Support Group is a free, peer-led virtual gathering listed by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. It brings together people in…
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NAMI Georgia Connections Support Group
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You…
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Free Trans & Nonbinary 40+ Group – Online | The Center on Colfax
This free, peer-led online group welcomes transgender and nonbinary adults 40 and over to a space built for conversation and connection. Hosted by The…
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Free LGBTQ+ BIPOC Peer Support – Online | The Center on Colfax
This free, peer-led group supports members of the LGBTQ+ community who hold an intersecting BIPOC identity. Hosted by The Center on Colfax, it meets…
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Questions about lgbtq+ groups in Illinois
Are there free lgbtq+ groups in Illinois?
Yes. 8 of the 8 lgbtq+ 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 lgbtq+ group from Illinois?
There are 56 online lgbtq+ 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 lgbtq+ support group and a lgbtq+ 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 lgbtq+ group in Illinois? Get found.
None of the 8 lgbtq+ 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.