Programs
Devon Bank, Lower Level, 6445 N. Western Ave., Chicago
Educational meetings are held on the second Monday
of the month featuring expert speakers and programs
on topics of interest to our membership. Please check
our Calendar for topics and details about the presenters.
Support group meetings are held on the second Wednesdays and fourth Monday of each month. We also offer a separate group for veterans, family and
friends at the same time.
Monday meetings start at 7:15pm with registration, socialization, and announcements preceding the
Monday meetings start at 7:15pm with registration, socialization, and announcements preceding the
meeting. The bank is just north of Devon Avenue on Western. Free adjacent parking & public transportation
are available. No meetings on bank holidays. Our
phone number is 773-465-3280.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Feinberg Pavillion, 251 E. Huron, Room 2-716, Chicago
This support group meets on the first and third
Thursday of each month from 6:30 - 8:30pm. Paid
parking with validation and public transportation are available.
Palatine Public Library, 700 N. Court, Palatine
Support group meetings are held here on the first & third Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm. Consumers and family are both welcome.
NorthShore University HealthSystem -
Evanston Hospital
2650 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL
We meet on the first Monday of every month from 6:30 -
8:00pm and on the first & third Tuesday of each month from 3:00 - 4:30PM. Hospital parking is available. The building is also ½ block from the Purple Line at the Central Ave. stop.
All meetings are free. Donations are more than welcome. Possible schedule changes, if any, will be listed on the Calendar. Check with the Hospital Concierge for the room number. If you have any questions,
Improving the lives of people living
with mood disorders
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NOTE: Mental health professionals can receive 1 free CEU for the educational meetings.
According to WebMD, some of the symptoms for the following disorders are:
- A sudden switch from being very sad to being very - Euphoria or irritability
calm or appearing to be happy - Excessive talk; racing thoughts
- Losing interest in things one used to care about - Impulsiveness
- Having a "death wish," tempting fate by taking risks - Insomnia or oversleeping
that could lead to death, like driving through red lights - Inflated self-esteem
Look at our Guide for First-Time Visitors. Attend a session. One of our support groups could be the first step toward your recovery.
