Illinois Caregiver Support Groups & Resources
- Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter: Caregiver Support Groups – Provides emotional support to caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. They offer support groups virtually via Zoom or in-person following state and local safety guidelines. Website: https://www.alz.org/illinois/helping_you/support_groups/caregiver_support_groups
- Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter: Support Groups – Offers support groups for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia in a variety of formats including virtual via webinar or phone, in-person following state and local safety guidelines, and 24-hour Helpline. They also provide resources for those interested in becoming a support group facilitator. Website: https://www.alz.org/illinois/helping_you/support_groups
- Caregiver Resource Centers – Provides caregiver training, case management assistance, and employment programs. They serve caregivers in different counties in Illinois. Website: https://ilaging.illinois.gov/programs/caregiver/crc.html
- Caregiver Action Network – Offers information, education, and support to family caregivers across the country. They also provide a Supporter’s Club for those who are not caregivers, but want to support those who are. Website: https://caregiveraction.org/
- AARP Illinois Caregiver Resources – Provides a list of resources for caregivers in Illinois including the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman and the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Website: https://states.aarp.org/illinois/caregiver-resources
- Aging Care – Offers a directory of caregiver support groups in Illinois. The directory includes information on support groups for caregivers of people with specific conditions, such as dementia and cancer. Website: https://www.agingcare.com/local/caregiver-support/il
- Cancer Care – Provides free support services, including support groups, to caregivers of people with cancer. Website: https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/caregiving
- Children’s Oncology Services – Offers support groups for caregivers of children with cancer. Website: https://www.childrensoncologygroup.org/index.php/for-caregivers/support-groups
- Family Caregiver Alliance – Provides information, education, and support to family caregivers across the country. They also offer online support groups. Website: https://www.caregiver.org/
- Gilda’s Club Chicago – Provides support groups for caregivers of people with cancer, as well as other support services. Website: https://www.gildasclubchicago.org/
- Illinois Department on Aging – Offers a list of caregiver resources, including support groups, respite care, and caregiver training. Website: https://www2.illinois.gov/aging/Resources/Pages/Caregiver.aspx
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Illinois – Provides support groups for caregivers of people with mental illness. Website: https://namiillinois.org/support-groups/
- Parkinson’s Foundation Illinois Chapter – Offers support groups for caregivers of people with Parkinson’s disease. Website: https://www.parkinson.org/illinois
- Support for Caregivers – Provides a list of caregiver support groups in Illinois, as well as other resources for caregivers. Website: https://www.supportforcaregivers.org/illinois
