ALS Support & Bereavement Groups
Led by professionals, Support Groups provide opportunities for group members to share their personal experiences and to learn more about living with ALS. Participants learn that they are not alone nor without help or hope. Support Group meetings are free and open to all people living with ALS and their caregivers. Support Groups sometimes feature speakers on relevant topics and are designed to share information as well as strategies for preserving the independence and quality of life of both people living with ALS and their caregivers.
Central Illinois
Second Thursday | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Video Call-In: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86858030348
Call-In: 312.626.6799, Meeting ID: 868 5803 0348
Staff Contact: Kellie - kellie@alsunitedchicago.org
Chicagoland
Third Saturday | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Video Call-In: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87977719066
Call-In: 312.626.6799, Meeting ID: 879 7771 9066
Staff Contact: Snovea - snovea@alsunitedchicago.org
Northern Illinois
Fourth Tuesday | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Video Call-In: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87066580775
Call-In: 312.626.6799, Meeting ID: 870 6658 0775
Staff Contact: Peggy - peggy@alsunitedchicago.org
Northwest Suburbs
Second Saturday | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Video Call-In: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86919530252
Call-In: 312.626.6799, Meeting ID: 869 1953 0252
Staff Contact: Peggy - peggy@alsunitedchicago.org
Southwest Suburbs
First Wednesday | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Video Call-In: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82749190912
Call-In: 312.626.6799, Meeting ID: 827 4919 0912
Staff Contact: Gema - gema@alsunitedchicago.org
Always Loved & Supported Bereavement Support Group
Third Wednesday | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Video Call-In: zoom.us./j/84935752336
Call-In: 312.626.6799, Meeting ID: 84935752336
Staff Contact: Brianna - brianna@alsunitedchicago.org
Familial ALS Positive Support Group
Second Monday | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Video Call-In: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86953618760
Call-In: 312.626.6799, Meeting ID: 869 5361 8760
Staff Contact: Joumana - joumana@alsunitedchicago.org
Spanish Language Support Group
Fourth Saturday | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Video Call-In: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84152086553
Call-In: 312.626.6799, Meeting ID: 841 5208 6553
Staff Contact: Alex - alexandra@alsunitedchicago.org
Together is Better Caregiver Support Group
Second Wednesday | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Video Call-In: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83134455094
Call-In: 312.626.6799, Meeting ID: 831 3445 5094
Staff Contact: Kellie - kellie@alsunitedchicago.org
Grupo de apoyo virtual en Espanol:
Cada cuarto sábado del mes. Horario: 10:30-12:00
Unirse con audio y vídeo desde una computadora, tableta o teléfono: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84152086553
Para unirse a este grupo por teléfono con audio solamente: 312.626.6799, ID para la reunión : 841 5208 6553
Preguntas? Alex - alexandra@alsunitedchicago.org
As a proud member of ALS United, we're excited to provide you with a range of support groups from all over the U.S.
To view all the support groups available to you, click HERE!
Upcoming Meetings
We found that the ALS United Greater Chicago Support Groups helped us find a better path forward. We can lean on others for support and get information on the latest treatment alternatives.
Most importantly the support groups let us know that we are not alone. Others are in the same boat we are, it is comforting to see and share with others."
Jim (ALS Caregiver) &
Charles (Individual Living with ALS)
It has been said, “If your head isn’t up to the job your legs better be." With ALS it is the opposite. Join ALS United Greater Chicago's support groups and they will help with both the psychological side as well as the physical side of ALS. Staff and support groups are a resource and an essential part of guiding and assisting us in our journey through the effects of ALS.
Doug
Individual Living with ALS
If you have been affected by ALS, I invite you to attend ALS United Greater Chicago's sponsored support groups. Gather around the circle to learn, share, uplift, and be rejuvenated. We don’t have all the answers, but we have the resources to help each other on this journey.
Michelle
Individual Living with ALS