Mental Health Groups in Illinois
There are 8 mental health groups in Illinois on The Group Guide: 4 in person, 3 hybrid, and 1 online. 8 are all free to join. Another 272 online mental health groups are listed from other states, and many accept members from anywhere. Free to browse. No account needed.
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Mental Health 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
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…
See how to join → Free to join
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…
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
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…
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
ANAD Eating Disorder Support Group – DeKalb, IL
ANAD hosts an eating disorder support group at the Ben Gordon Center in DeKalb, Illinois, serving the DeKalb, Sycamore, and Northern Illinois University community.…
See how to join → Free to join
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…
See how to join → Free to join
Online mental health 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.
American Council of the Blind (ACB) — National Peer Community & State Affiliates
ACB is a national peer-advocacy organization for people who are blind or have low vision, with 70+ state affiliates and specialty interest groups. What…
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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…
The Manhattan Adult ADD Support Group: Support Group For Adults WIth ADD/ADHD & Related Issues
The Manhattan Adult ADD Support Group has been providing peer-led support to adults with ADD/ADHD in the New York Metro area since 1992. While…
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…
See how to join → Free to join
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…
See how to join → Free to join
Questions about mental health groups in Illinois
Are there free mental health groups in Illinois?
Yes. 8 of the 8 mental health 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 mental health group from Illinois?
There are 273 online mental health 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 mental health support group and a mental health 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 mental health group in Illinois? Get found.
None of the 8 mental health 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.