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