Kaitlin's Hideout is a play center for children with autism and other special needs.  We are also a social, resource and support center for parents and caregivers.   We are dedicated to helping families in any way we possibly can.  We encourage families to socialize here, support one another and share resources.   Anyone who is looking for personnel "face to face" support and socialization is strongly encouraged to join. Many of us find it difficult to meet people going through what we are, and …

This group is for anyone suffering from any form of chronic pain. The goal is to offer a safe open discussion forum to share and support each other in our daily struggles with chronic pain in the hopes we can learn and grow from this experience. We will always try to put things in a positive light. Through my 20 plus years with chronic pain, I find that many do not understand the difficulties involved unless they have experienced it. Part of the goal of this group is for us to connect and make s …

If you are reading this, your life has most likely taken a major turn. This group is for anyone who desires SUPPORT in dealing with a present or recent divorce experience. It is NOT a dating group and is NOT a singles group. If meeting someone of the opposite sex and dating is your goal... find an appropriate group. We are not the group for you. We are a SUPPORT group. Our meetings are informal and friendship oriented. We talk about the serious issues concerning divorce with a good amount of lev …

No One Told Me It Would Be This Hard: A Postpartum Support Group for Moms Is having a baby different than you thought? Feeling anxious, sad, irritable or overwhelmed? Having difficulty bonding with your baby or feel you should love your baby more? This group is open to all mothers with babies up to 12 months old who are emotionally struggling with adjusting to motherhood. The group is led by a licensed therapist and offers moms the opportunity to share their feelings and experiences in a support …

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance-Greater Chicago, a non-profit self help group of lay persons, endeavors to help people whose lives are affected by mood disorders to better their lives: By offering support groups for members, families and friends. By educating those with the illness, their families and friends. By counteracting the isolation caused by such illness, providing a sense of community, sharing the experience of the illness and its management. By restoring self-esteem s …

The DuPage YOPD Support Group seeks to meet the needs of PWP (people with Parkinson's) approximately 59 years of age and under. Spouses and/or care partners are encouraged to attend, even if the PWP doesn't come.  I have changed the group settings for members' privacy, but if you join the group you can "meet" some of the members, read their comments, and see what a great bunch of people are gathered here. Our desire is for this group to be upbeat , encouraging , and hopeful ; a safe place where …

A group that gives support to each other while their loved one is away. This group is intended for girlfriends or wives who are dealing with the difficulties of their man being away on deployment.

We are thrilled to host a new moms meetup at Purple Monkey Playroom, 2040 N. Western, every Wednesday from 1:30 - 3:00 pm. Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea and share your triumphs, trials, and tribulations with other moms of young babies. Meetup participants take advantage of discounted admission. Attendance by infant-development experts will be announced on a week-by-week basis.

Join adoptive and foster families in the Chicago and Chicago Suburban area who are interested in finding support and information. This group offers workshops on topics such as attachment, emotional and behavioral problems, ADHD, trauma, loss, sexual abuse, and more. It also offers a supportive forum where families can discuss the joys and challenges of fostering and adopting.

This group is open to anybody, male or female, going through divorce, separation or, in general, through a challenging breakup.  People find it hard to make the first step to come to a meeting and often comment afterwards how they had wished they came months ago.  We generally function as an open forum where people can vent their feelings and frustrations, ask questions of each other and generally share their commonalities.  You are not the only one who feels like this. Our members are of all ag …

My 10 month old son has had torticollis since birth and it has been a long frustrating road. I am creating this group in hopes to meeting moms in the area with babies with torticollis. Essentially, I want this to be a support group for moms ( all ages welcome) who need someone to talk to/vent that will understand or have some knowledge as to what we are talking about. I get a lot of blank stares or assumptions when I explain my son has torticollis so it would be nice to connect with others. W …

Change can be difficult. Facing a life change/transition can create anxiety in us, fill us with grief over what we have lost and leave us feeling confused and uncertain about the future. WIT is a psycho-educational and support group for women who are going through different transitions in life. Transitions could be of any kind including divorce, death of a loved one,job loss, empty nest, caring for a loved one, illness/injury, relocation etc.

The Divorce 101 Meetup Group provides an excellent forum for those considering a divorce, those in the midst of a divorce, or those already divorced to converse with others regarding their experiences during this difficult time. Group meetings will create a unique opportunity for members to meet local individuals in similar situations, in a friendly and inviting atmosphere hosted by Chicagoland family law attorney, Jonathan Merel.

We are a support group. If you have a friend or love one that incarcerated this is the group for you.

Are you struggling with how to define your role as a stepmom? Do you sometimes feel like an outsider in your own home? Do you wish you had other stepmoms to relate to? Join a supportive and caring community of other women who know about the challenges and frustrations of being a stepmom. The group will help you: Explore your thoughts and feelings about being a stepmom in an open, confidential environment; Improve relationships with your current spouse, stepchildren and other family members; and …

  The Hope.Support.Power group has been created to join together people who are losing hope and direction with their lives-- but aren't ready to give up. The group will offer collaborative encouragement and healing as well as opportunity to experience  proven techniques that empower each member to make the changes necessary for a happier and healthier life. It is ideal for everyone seeking a more productive life and for those people stuggling with: Depression Chronic pain Loneliness High Stres …