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Listing: Support Groups and Peer Mentor Resources for All Conditions

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Alcoholics Anonymous


Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous

Aphasia


naa@aphasia.org | no phone
National Aphasia Association
P.O.Box 87, Scarsdale, NY 10583


Monthly support group for family and care partners of people with PPA primary progressive aphasia. Meets online the third Monday of each month from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. 
Contact Darby Morhardt, PhD, LCSW
d-morhardt@northwestern.edu
312.908.9432 
There is no fee to participate.

Arthritis and Joint Conditions

 

Northern and Central Illinois - 
Southern Illinois -


312.542.0002

National Ataxia Foundation


763.553.0020

Brain Injury


800.886.ABTA (2282)


800.699.6443


800.444.6443


888.272.4602


877.932.1120

Burn


(858) 541-2277


800.888.2876
            

Cancer Rehabilitation


800.227.2345


800.813.HOPE (4673)


866-IMERMAN (463-7626)


312.464.9900


847.509.9595



877.588.7904

Cardiac Dysfunction


800.242.8721


312.346.4675


312.664.3278


888.584.7888



888.824.0200 
773.834.7819

Cerebral Palsy


212.520.1686


708.863.3803

Chronic Pain


800.533.3231

National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association
801.200.3627

Grief


There are thousands of GriefShare groups meeting weekly at locations around the world. There’s probably one near you! The program is designed so that you can join the group at any time. You will be welcomed and encouraged.
Email: info@griefshare.org
800.395.5755 
International: 919.562.2112
https://www.griefshare.org/

Guillain-Barré syndrome


Facebook support group



 866-224-3301 (Call for information on support group and arranging for a peer mentor).

Limb Loss & Impairment


888.267.5669


217.663.8064

Multiple Sclerosis

NorthShore MS Caregivers Support Group
Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM at NorthShore's Skokie Hospital
Room C (1041A)
9600 Gross Point Road, Skokie, IL 60076
312.331.0466
millerfam2145@gmail.com




800.344.4867



800.344.4867


Lung & Pulmonary



The University of Chicago-Lung Transplant Program
Contact: Fran Hammon
773.702.4608

Loyola University Medical Center-Lung Transplant Center
Contact: Susan Long
708.216.5454

Ostomy


Supports, empowers and advocates for people who have had or will need an ostomy.

P.O. Box 525
Kennebunk, ME 04043-0525
800.826.0826

Parkinson's Disease & Neurologic Conditions


800.223.2732


downtown and also online support groups
312.503.4397

Pediatric & Adolescent Rehabilitation


800.886.2282

 (parent peer support) 
888.417.3435



312.939.3513


800.872.5827

Spinal Cord Injury


618.724.5484


800.539.7309


312.284.2525


info@gusu2cure.org
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800.962.9629



This is a social/support group for people who have survived a gunshot and are now paralyzed from a spinal cord injury.  

Please request Zoom link at RSA@rochesterspinalassociation.org


708.671.1808

Stroke Recovery


800.242.8721 


Our mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.

 
Support with Christopher Ewing
Available on Apple, Spotify, Google, and iHeart.

RUSH - Stroke Support Group [no web link]
For caregivers and stroke survivors 
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday on ZOOM, 2-3pm CST
Contact: Gail Valadez
312.563.2994  
Gail_Valadez@rush.edu


888.988.8047

Spina Bifida


800.621.3141

Vestibular Disorders


800.837.8428

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This content is for informational purposes only and may not be comprehensive. Information contained does not imply an endorsement from Shirley Ryan 星空传媒视频, and does not replace the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.  See here  for further details.
? Shirley Ryan 星空传媒视频 (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago)
Henry B. Betts LIFE Center – (312) 238-5433

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