Family Grief Support Group Chicagoland
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: If you or somebody you know is experiencing a mental health, substance use, or suicide crisis, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7) for free, confidential help. (English or Spanish)
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 |
Child Loss Support Groups
In-Person Only
| Group | Location | Contact | Spanish Services? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Connection/Little Company of Mary | Evergreen Park | 708-229-5484 | N/A |
| Ian's Place | Clarendon Hills | 630-912-9426 hope@iansplace.org |
No |
| Willow House | Libertyville | 847-236-9300 info@willowhouse.org |
No |
In Person/Virtual
| Group | Location | Contact | Spanish Services? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children’s Wisconsin | Milwaukee | 414-266-2995 griefsupport@childrenswi.org |
No |
| Compassionate Friends | Local chapters | 630-990-0010 nationaloffice@compassionatefriends.org |
No |
| Heartlight/Lurie Children’s Hospital | Chicago | 312-227-3930 heartlight@luriechildrens.org |
Yes |
| Lightways | Joliet | 815-740-4104 Contact |
Yes |
Pregnancy Loss, Stillbirth or Miscarriage Support for Parents
In-Person Only
| Group | Location | Contact | Spanish Services? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Method | Chicago | 312-854-0061 info@theblossommethod.net |
No |
| Fox Valley Hands of Hope | Geneva | 630-232-2233 Contact |
Yes |
| Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group | Winfield | paige.nicholas@nm.org | No |
| Share/Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove | 630-275-1520 jessica.kincaid@aah.org |
No |
| The Haven Network | Rockford | 815-962-1512 info@thehavennetwork.org |
No |
| Together in the Loss of a Child Support Group/ Northwestern Prentice | Chicago | 312-472-4418 hannah.fuller@nm.org |
No |
Virtual Only
| Group | Location | Contact | Spanish Services? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond the Baby Blues | Evanston | 847-864-7957 info@beyondthebabyblues.org |
Yes |
| Never Forgotten/University of Chicago | Chicago | Contact | No |
| Northwest Suburban Pregnancy and Infant Loss | Hoffman Estates | 847-618-8415 kbeam@nch.org |
No |
| Postpartum Support International | N/A | 847-944-4773 groups@postpartum.net |
Yes |
| Star Legacy | Chicago chapter | 952-715-7731 x716 chicago@starlegacyfoundation.org |
Yes |
| Sudden Infant Death/Alliance of Illinois | N/A | 630-541-3901 sids@sidsillinois.org |
Yes |
In Person/Virtual
| Group | Location | Contact | Spanish Services? |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.E.N.D./Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death | Villa Park | 847-220-8041 beckyl@mend.org |
No |
| Share/Edward-Elmhurst Hospital | Naperville | susan.villa@eehealth.org | No |
| Sharing HOPE (Having Optimistic Pregnancy Expectations)/Edward-Elmhurst Hospital | Naperville | susan.villa@eehealth.org | No |
Children, Youth and Family Grief Support
In-Person Only
| Group | Location | Contact | Spanish Services? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy’s Place/Pillars Community Health | Western Springs/ Riverside (serves Chicagoland area) | 708-995-3751 buddysplace@pchcares.org |
No |
| Fox Valley Hands of Hope | Geneva | 630-232-2233 Contact |
No |
| Good Mourning/Rainbow Hospice | Mt. Prospect | 847-685-9900 erin.koeske@ascension.org |
No |
| Rainbows for All Children | Local schools | 847-952-1770 Contact |
N/A |
In Person/Virtual
| Group | Location | Contact | Spanish Services? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartlight/Lurie Children’s Hospital | Chicago | 312-227-3930 heartlight@luriechildrens.org |
Yes |
| Lightways | Joliet | 815-740-4104 Contact |
Yes |
| Willow House | Libertyville/Arlington Heights/Chicago | 847-236-9300 info@willowhouse.org |
No |
Homocide
In-Person Only
| Group | Location | Contact | Spanish Services? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Survivors | Chicago | 312-488-9222 office@chicagosurvivors.org |
Yes |
| Parents of Murdered Children | Multiple chapters | 888-818-POMC (7662) mel.nick@comcast.net |
No |
| Sheilah A. Doyle Foundation | Frankfort | 708-885-3900 Contact |
No |
In Person/Virtual
| Group | Location | Contact | Spanish Services? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Above All | Waukegan | 773-693-0300 Contact |
Yes |
Suicide
In-Person Only
| Group | Location | Contact | Spanish Services? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Finders/Fox Valley Hands of Hope | Geneva | 630-232-2233 x224 Contact |
Yes |
Virtual Only
| Group | Location | Contact | Spanish Services? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors | Online | 847-868-3313 Contact |
Yes |
In Person/Virtual
| Group | Location | Contact | Spanish Services? |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOSS/Catholic Charities | Local chapters | 312-655-7283 loss@catholiccharities.net |
Yes |
| Willow House | Bannockburn | 847-236-9300 info@willowhouse.org |
No |
Cancer Related Deaths
| Group | Location | Contact | Spanish Services? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer Wellness Center | Northbrook | (847) 509-9595 | No - Support Groups Yes - Counseling |
| Gilda's Club | Chicago | (312) 464-9900 info@gildasclubchicago.org |
Yes |
| Wellness House | Hinsdale | (630) 323-5150 info@wellnesshouse.org |
Yes |
Drug Overdose
In-Person Only
| Group | Location | Contact | Spanish Services? |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRASP/Grief Recovery After Substance Passing | Local chapters | 847-275-7510 Contact |
No |
Virtual Only
| Group | Location | Contact | Spanish Services? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live4Lali | Arlington Heights | 844-584-5254 x801 jody@live4lali.org |
No |
Respite Houses for Family Retreat
In-Person Only
| Group | Location | Contact | Spanish Services? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith’s Lodge | Danbury, WI | 715-866-8200 Contact |
No |
| Luella’s Lodge Retreat Center | Oakwood | Contact | No |
County Health Department - Behavioral Health
| Cook County Health Department | 708-836-8600 |
| DuPage County Health Department | 630-682-7400 |
| Kane County Health Department | 630-208-3801 |
| Lake County Health Department | 847-377-8180 |
| McHenry County Health Department | 815-459-5151 |
| Peoria County Health Department | 309-679-6000 |
| Will County Health Department | 815-727-8670 |
Funeral Financial Support
| Organization | Contact | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Kane Foundation | masonkane2007@outlook.com | 1 to 18 years of age |
| Children’s Burial Assistance | 404-507-6310 childrensburial@gmail.com |
1 to 17 years of age |
| Final Farewell | 215-870-8110 Contact |
1 to 17 years of age |
| Trappist Caskets | 888-433-6934 Contact |
1 to 13 years of age |
| Rhett Sullivan Foundation | 940-242-1095 info@rhettsullivan.org |
20 weeks gestation to 2 years old |
| The TEARS Foundation | 253-200-0944 Contact |
20 weeks gestation to 1 year old |
| The Luca John Foundation | 866-613-2716 info@lucajohnfoundation.com |
Less than a year old |
| Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation | Contact | Loss due to miscarriage, stillborn, or as an infant |
| Audrey & McKenna | audreyandmckennafoundation@gmail.com Contact |
Cremation boxes for children up to age 5 |
| Cali’s Gift | 253-590-7373 calisgift@thetearsfoundation.org |
Loss of a child 13 to 22 years old due to drug-related issues and/or completed suicide |
| Illinois States Attorney Crime Victim’s Compensation | 800-228-3368 | Loss due to violent crime |
| Strength to Love Foundation | 312-625-2010 Contact |
Loss due to gun violence |
| Mychal Moultry Jr. Funeral & Burial Assistance Act | 800-843-6154 dhs.fb@illinois.gov |
Child under 17 years of age killed by a firearm in Illinois due to first or second-degree murder, voluntary or involuntary manslaughter of an unborn child, and involuntary manslaughter |
Online Communities
Silent Grief-After the Death of Child (Facebook)
National Alliance for Mental Health
800-950-NAMI
FIND HELP IN A CRISIS OR TEXT "NAMI" TO 741741