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: zoom.us/j/913836735

Call-In: 312.626.6799, Meeting ID: 913836735

Chicagoland

Third Saturday | 10:30am - 12:00pm

Video Call-In: zoom.us/j/422596742

Call-In: 312.626.6799, Meeting ID: 422596742

Northern Illinois

Fourth Tuesday | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Video Call-In: zoom.us/j/4334639988

Call-In: 646.558.8656, Meeting ID: 4334639988

Northwest Suburbs

Second Saturday | 10:30am - 12:00pm

Video Call-In: zoom.us/j/4334639988

Call-In: 646.558.8656, Meeting ID: 4334639988

Quad Cities

Second Tuesday | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

RSVP Required, Hosted by Iowa Chapter

Contact Kellie for more information; kellie@alsachicago.org

Southwest Suburbs

First Thursday | 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Video Call-In: zoom.us/495362901

Call-In: 312.626.6799, Meeting ID: 495362901

Always Loved & Supported Bereavement Support Group

Third Wednesday | 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Video Call-In: zoom.us./j/84153441808

Call-In: 312.626.6799, Meeting ID: 84153441808

Familial ALS Positive Support Group

Second Monday | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Video Call-In: zoom.us/j/88488955633

Call-In: 312.626.6799, Meeting ID: 884 8895 5633, Password: 523089

Spanish Language Support Group

Fourth Saturday | 10:30am - 12:00pm

Video Call-In: zoom.us./j/82832198966

Call-In: 312.626.6799, Meeting ID: 82832198966, Password 892819

Together is Better Caregiver Support Group

Second Wednesday | 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Video Call-In: zoom.us./j/84843146208

Call-In: 312.626.6799, Meeting ID: 84843146208

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: zoom.us/j/82832198966

Para unirse a este grupo por teléfono con audio solamente: 312-626-6799, ID para la reunión : 82832198966, Clave: 892819

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 Jacobsen (ALS Caregiver) &

Charles Mussman (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 Jury

ALS Caregiver

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