Older Adult and Aging Groups in Illinois
There are 4 older adult and aging groups in Illinois on The Group Guide: 1 in person, 2 hybrid, and 1 online. 4 are all free to join. Another 65 online older adult and aging groups are listed from other states, and many accept members from anywhere. Free to browse. No account needed.
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Older Adult and Aging 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
The Awakening Center – Eating Disorder Support – Chicago, IL
The Awakening Center in Chicago offers ANAD-affiliated eating disorder support groups meeting twice weekly — Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings. The groups provide psychoeducational…
See how to join → Free to join
SMART Recovery Illinois – Science-Based Addiction Support – Chicago Area, IL
SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) maintains over 65 meeting locations in the Chicagoland area and across Illinois, offering a secular, evidence-based alternative to…
See how to join → Free to join
CHADD North Shore – ADHD Support – Wilmette, IL
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) North Shore chapter provides virtual support groups and educational programming for adults with ADHD in the Chicago…
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Online older adult and aging 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.
Nevada 211 – Statewide Mental Health Resource Helpline
Nevada 211 is a comprehensive resource helpline connecting individuals to critical services throughout the state, including mental health counseling, psychiatric care, disability support, housing,…
See how to join → Free to join
Eating Disorder Recovery Support Group – Alaska Eating Disorders Alliance – Virtual
The Alaska Eating Disorders Alliance (AKEDA) offers a free, professionally led virtual support group for adults recovering from eating disorders. Held weekly on Thursday…
See how to join → Free to join
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…
DBSA Depression & Bipolar Support Group – Denver
The DBSA Denver support group is a free, peer-led meeting for individuals experiencing depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood-related conditions. This group offers a…
See how to join → Free to join
Free Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group – Statewide | Beloved GrandFamilies
Beloved GrandFamilies is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit supporting grandparents raising their grandchildren. Its weekly virtual peer support group is, in the organization's words,…
See how to join → Free to join
CancerCare Living With Cancer – Older Adults 60+ Video Group
CancerCare offers Living With Cancer: A Group for Older Adults 60+, a free live video support group led by licensed oncology social workers, for…
See how to join → Free to join
Questions about older adult and aging groups in Illinois
Are there free older adult and aging groups in Illinois?
Yes. 4 of the 4 older adult and aging 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 older adult and aging group from Illinois?
There are 66 online older adult and aging 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 older adult and aging support group and a older adult and aging 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 older adult and aging group in Illinois? Get found.
None of the 4 older adult and aging 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.