Support Groups

Township Support Groups

The Township hosts several support groups on a monthly basis. Check out the available groups below.

3rd Wednesday of the month at 2pm.
Facilitated by Nurse Janet.
Group provides a variety of activities and conversation for people with Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia or mild cognitive impairment and their caregivers.
All ability levels are welcome, but please note that we do not have a CNA on staff. Assistance with toileting, bathing, feeding, or medication will not be provided. Caregivers are required to stay during the session.
There is no fee to attend.
Registration is required for first-time attendees. Please call 847-285-4551 to register.

2^nd and 4^th Monday of the month at 11am.
Facilitated by Becky Cordes, Director of Disability & Senior Services.
Group is offered in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association and provides an opportunity for caregivers to talk about their experiences and provide support to each other.
There is no fee to attend.
Registration is not required. Please call 847-285-4541 and ask for Becky if you have any questions.
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3^rd Wednesday of the month at 10am
The group is facilitated by our Deaf Services Coordinator in ASL. Monthly sessions are held to offer socialization, fellowship and general information on a variety of topics
There is no fee to attend.
Call Deaf Services Coordinator Sarita Phadke at 224-520-9763 (VP) for more details.
Follow the Deaf Services Facebook page here for important information and upcoming events.

2^nd and 4^th Wednesday of the month at 10:30am.
Facilitated by Nurse Janet.
Open to anyone with a diabetes or pre-diabetes diagnosis. The support group discusses diabetes and how to manage it.
There is no fee to attend.
Please call 847-285-4551 to register.

4^th Tuesday of the month at 7pm.
The support group is peer-led and a great resource for those who are dealing with fibromyalgia.
Email nwfibro@yahoo.com for more information or to be added to the email list.
There is no fee to attend.

2^nd Tuesday of the month at 7 PM.
Email kathryn.beam@endeavorhealth.org or call 847-285-4551 for more information.
Northwest Community Hospital provides bereavement support to those who have lost their child during or after pregnancy.
There is no fee to attend.