Find a Support Group
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Greater Chicago hosts a number a peer support groups throughout the Chicagoland area. All support groups are offered free of charge and are open to anyone 18 years of age or older, as well as their family and friends. Please read our Guide For First Time Visitors for more information about what to expect when you attend one of our groups. Also feel free to contact us at wecanhelp@dbsa-gc.org if you have any questions or concerns.
Please Note that DBSA-GC no longer permits students to attend support groups as observers per the wishes of our attending members. Thank you for your patience as we continue to search for new locations to host in-person groups.**
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Ebenezer Lutheran Church - Andersonville/Uptown Chicago
Group is currently running in person! Located at 1650 W Foster Avenue in Chicago, IL. This group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. Come early, street parking only. If you have any questions about this group, contact support group facilitator Wayne Hoffman at (312) 502-4212 - text or call.
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Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilliard, Ohio
Group is currently running in person! Located at 4500 Hickory Chase Way in Hilliard Ohio at the Columbus Metropolitan Library. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm ET. If you have any questions about this group, contact support group facilitator Jennifer Murrah at dbsagrouphilliard@gmail.com or (614) 756-9396.
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Palatine Library
Group is currently running in person! Located at 700 North Ct, Palatine, IL 60067. This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. If you have any questions about this group, contact support group facilitator Judy Sturm at (847) 359-4140.
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Joy Lutheran Church - Gurnee, IL
Group is currently running in person! Located at 749 S. Hunt Club, Gurnee, IL 60031 at Joy Lutheran Church. This group meets every Monday at 7:00pm CT. You must arrive by 7:00pm, as doors are locked at all times (the church doors automatically lock). If you are late, call support group facilitator Michelle at (847) 715-8820 or Susan at (847) 691-4042 to get let in after 7pm. If you have any questions about this group, contact support group facilitator Michelle Kelly at dbsaofgurnee@gmail.com.
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Adventist (formerly Amita) Health - Westmont, IL
Group is currently running in person! Located at Advent Health (formerly AMITA) 740 Pasquinelli Drive Suite 104 (at the back of the building) Westmont, IL 60559. This group meets every Tuesday at 7:00pm CT. If you have any questions about this group, contact support group facilitator Norma Wimunc at nwimunc25@earthlink.net.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church - Springfield, IL
Group is currently running in person! Located at 533 S. Walnut St., Springfield, IL 62704 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. This group meets every Wednesday at 4:00pm CT. If you have any questions about this group, contact support group facilitator Barb at (217) 891-3869 or barbarawalz1951@gmail.com
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Kenilworth Union Church - Kenilworth, IL
Group is currently running in person! Located at 211 Kenilworth Ave., Kenilworth, IL 60043. This group meets once a month on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm CT. If you have any questions about this group, contact support group facilitator Beth Palzat at (847) 909-3639 or eag_p@yahoo.com.
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Watertown - Watertown, WI
Group is currently running in person! Located at the Park Hill Apartments first floor meeting room at 1121 Highland Ave., Watertown, WI 53098. This group meets twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:30pm - 8:00pm CT. The door automatically locks, so please do not arrive later than 6:30pm. Attendees are encouraged to arrive between 6pm and 6:30pm. If you have any questions about this group, contact support group facilitator Ruth at dbsawatertownwi@gmail.com or (920) 206-4642.
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