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RESOURCES
Chicagoland Organizations
The Grief Care Network strives to help individuals find grief resources and connect with others. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, please know that program information is subject to change without notice. We recognize that everyone's needs and interests are unique, and this list is intended as a guide. We encourage you to explore the programs, ask questions about their philosophy, structure, fees, and goals, and determine whether they align with your needs.
For additional support, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@griefcarenetwork.org
Family Grief Groups
| Group | Location | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agrace | Fitchsburg, WI; Virtual | 608-327-7110 | griefsupport@agrace.org |
| Barr Harris Children & Family Grief Center | Chicago, Evanston, Virtual | 312-897-1420 | intake@barrharriscenter.org |
| Buddy’s Place/Pillars Community Health | Western Springs | 708-995-3751 | buddysplace@pchcars.org |
| Good Mourning/Rainbow Hospice | Mt. Prospect | 847-685-9900 | |
| Hands of Hope | Geneva | 630-232-2233 | griefsupport@fvhh.net |
| Heartlinks Grief Center | Belleville | 618-277-1800 | |
| Kyle’s Korner | Wauwatosa, WI | 414-337-7170 | |
| Rainbows for All Children | School-Based | 847-952-1770 | |
| Willow House | Chicago, Bannockburn, Libertyville, Arlington Heights | 847-236-9300 |
Child Loss
| Group | Location | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Star/Missing Pieces | Chicago | info@missingpiecesgrief.org | |
| Children’s Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | griefsupport@chw.org | (414) 266-2995 |
| Cole’s Camp | Yorkville | colescamp1@gmail.com | |
| Compassionate Friends | Local Chapters | (630) 990-0010 | |
| Heartlight/Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago | heartlight@luriechildrens.org | (312) 227-3930 |
| Ian’s Place | Clarendon Hills | hope@iansplace.org | (630) 912-9426 |
| Lightways/Joliet | Virtual | griefsupport@lightways.org | (815) 460-3282 |
| Live Without My Child | Evanston | lifewithoutmychild2021@gmail.com | |
| Luella’s Lodge Grief Retreat | Oakwood |
Pregnancy/Infant Loss
| Group | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond the Baby Blues | Evanston | 847-864-7957 |
| Blossom Method | Chicago | 312-854-0061 |
| National Share | Virtual | |
| Never Forgotten/Univ Chicago | Virtual | Evelyn.Turner@uchospitals.edu |
| Northwest Perinatal Loss Support Group | Hoffman Estates | 847-490- 6957 |
| Northwest Suburban Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group | Arlington Heights | 847-618-8415 |
| Partnership in Caring/Rush, Stroger, UIC | Chicago | 312-942-2298 |
| Return to Zero | Virtual | connect@rtzhope.org |
| Share & Sharing Hope, Edward-Elmhurst | Naperville, Elmhurst | Susan.Villa@EEHealth.org |
| SIDS/SUID Alliance | ||
| Star Legacy | Virtual | 952-715-7731 |
| Sudden Infant Death Servies of Illinois | 800-432-7437 | |
| Together in the Loss of a Child Support Group (TLC)/Northwestern Medicine | Chicago | 312-472-3785 |
Suicide Loss
| Group | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors | Online Support | |
| Heartlinks | Belleville | 618-277-1800 |
| JCFS | Near north suburbs | 84-745-5408 |
| Lightfinders/Hands of Hope | Geneva | |
| LOSS/Catholic Charities | Local Chapters | 312-655-7283 |
| Survivors of Suicide/Jewish Healing Network | Chicago | 312-263-5523 |
| Willow House | Deerfield | 847-236-9300 |
Overdose/Substance Abuse Death
| Group | Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Circle of Care/Hour House | Charleston | 214-348-8108 |
| GRASP/Grief Recovery After Substance Passing | Local Chapters | 847-275-7510 |
| Heartlinks | Belleville | 618-277-1800 |
| HERO/Heroin Epidemic Relief Organization | Local Chapters | 708-557-8394 |
| Herren Project | Virtual | |
| JCFS | Near northside & suburbs | 847-745-5408 |
| Live4Lali | Arlington Heights & Virtual | 844-584-5254 x801 |
| Overdose LIfeline Grief Groups | Marion County, Indiana | |
| Partnership to End Addication | Virtual | 855-378-4373 |
Homicide Loss
| Group | Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BUILD | Chicago | 773-227-2880 |
| Chicago Survivors | Cook County | 877-863-6338 |
| Homicide Survivors/Cook County State’s Attorney Office | Chicago/Markham | 773-764-7200 |
| Illinois States Attorney | Statewide | |
| Kids Above All | Chicago/Waukegan | 773-693-0300 |
| Parents of Murdered Children | Local Chapters | 888-818-POMC/773-660-9659 |
| Pathways to Healing/Lake Co States Attorney | Waukegan | 847-377-3000 |
| Sheilah A. Doyle Foundation | Summer Camp | |
| Trauma Recovery Center/Advocate | Multiple Locations | 708-346-7300 |
Cancer-Related Deaths
| Group | Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Wellness Center | Northbrook | 847-509-9595 |
| Gilda’s Club | Chicago | 312-464-9900 |
| Wellness House | Hinsdale | 630-323-5150 |
Adult Loss
| Group | Location | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agrace | Fitchsburg, WI; Virtual | 608-327-7110 | griefsupport@agrace.org |
| Barr Harris Children & Family Grief Center | Chicago, Evanston, Virtual | 312-897-1420 | intake@barrharriscenter.org |
| Buddy’s Place/Pillars Community Health | Western Springs | 708-995-3751 | buddysplace@pchcars.org |
| Good Mourning/Rainbow Hospice | Mt. Prospect | 847-685-9900 | |
| Hands of Hope | Geneva | 630-232-2233 | griefsupport@fvhh.net |
| Heartlinks Grief Center | Belleville | 618-277-1800 | |
| Kyle’s Korner | Wauwatosa, WI | 414-337-7170 | |
| Rainbows for All Children | School-Based | 847-952-1770 | |
| Willow House | Chicago, Bannockburn, Libertyville, Arlington Heights | 847-236-9300 |
Crisis Hotline Information
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Suicide Hotline
1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
Depression & Crisis Hotline
1-900-784-2433
Postpartum Depression
1-800-944-4773
Mental Health Social Support Resources
Call 211 or text your zip code to 898211
Speak with a live, highly-trained expert navigator who will lead you to the help you need. All calls are confidential.
NAMI/National Alliance for Mental Illness
800-950-NAMI (6264)
Or in a crisis, text "NAMI" to 741741
National Maternal Mental Health line
1-833-TLC-MAMA