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. Those that have lived experience may attend.

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Ebenezer Lutheran Church - Andersonville/Uptown Chicago

Group is currently PAUSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Located at 1650 W Foster Avenue in Chicago, IL. This group is currently not meeting.

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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 to get let in after 7pm. If you have any questions about this group, call, text or email support group facilitator Michelle Kelly at dbsaofgurnee@gmail.com.

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Jacksonville Public Library - Jacksonville, IL

Group is currently running in person! Located at the Jacksonville Public Library at 201 W. College Ave. Jacksonville, IL 62650. This group meets once a week every Tuesday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm CT.  If you have any questions about this group, contact support group facilitator Aislinn at aislinn@dbsa-gc.org.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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Bethel Church - Lansing, IL

Group is currently running in person! Located at Bethel Church at 3500 Glenwood Lansing Rd., Lansing, IL 60438. This group meets once a week every Thursday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm CT.  If you have any questions about this group, contact support group facilitator Bill at lansingdbsa@yahoo.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oak Park - Oak Park, IL

Group is currently running in person! Located at 124 N. Kenilworth Ave., Oak Park, IL 60301, next to Unity Temple. This group meets on the 1st Floor, right inside the front door, every Monday at 6:30pm CT. There is plenty of street parking and a parking lot behind the house. If you have any questions about this group, contact support group facilitator John by text or phone at (847) 579-9249 or email: john.jay.borland@gmail.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Palatine Library - Palatine, IL

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 CT, in a meeting room on the 2nd floor. If you have any questions about this group, contact support group facilitator Judy Sturm at (630) 363-6365.

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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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Immanuel Presbyterian Church- Warrenville, IL

Group is currently running in person! Located in Room 5 of the Basement of the Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 29W260 Batavia Rd., Warrenville, IL. This group meets every Thursday @ 2pm-3:30pm CT.  If you have any questions about this group, contact support group facilitator Bob Bendorf by email: BobBendorf@att.net.

 

 

 

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Adventist Health - Westmont, IL

Group is currently running in person! Located at Advent Health at 740 Pasquinelli Drive Suite 104 (at the back of the building) Westmont, IL 60559.  This group meets every Tuesday at 5:00pm CT.  If you have any questions about this group, contact support group facilitator Norma Wimunc at nwimunc25@earthlink.net.

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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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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.​​