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Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314

Offers Health/Disability Support Groups include Freedom From Smoking, Better Breathers Club, Chronic Pain Management, Fibromyalgia, and Diabetic Education. Call for other support groups and additional details.

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Autism Society of the Quad Cities

PO Box 472, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Information on various topics relating to autism, including advocacy, family issues, latest medical research, etc.  Symposia, seminars, and respite activities are also provided. Monthly support meetings for families and interested individuals.

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Calvary United Methodist Church

1700 North Towanda Avenue, Normal, IL 61761

Offers the following support groups: Alcoholics Anonymous,  Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group, GriefShare, and Special session "Surviving the Holidays" in November.

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Brain Injury Association of Illinois

PO Box 70, Palos Heights, IL 60463

Provides brain injury information, resources, advocacy, and support groups.

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OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center

1400 West Park Street, Urbana, IL 61801
Support Group open to stroke survivors and their families. This group brings together stroke survivors and their caregivers for mutual help, fellowship, education, and service to others.

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Epilepsy Foundation Nebraska

University of Nebraska Omaha, 6001 Dodge Street, CEC 228.6, Omaha, NE 68182
Program for all children 14 and under who have been touched by epilepsy. The group meets several times a year in fun, social settings, and participate in projects to educate about epilepsy. Ambassadors are volunteers who work to grow epilepsy awareness across their community.

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Independence Health and Therapy

2028 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098

Offers support groups for:

-- Brain injuries.

-- Caregivers.

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United Spinal Association of Iowa

Address unavailable

Offers to connect individuals with support groups around the state of Iowa.

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CHI Health Lakeside Hospital

16901 Lakeside Hills Court, Omaha, NE 68130
Support group for cancer patients and family members.   Rotates between the CHI Health Campuses.

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Southern Illinois University Medicine - Simmons Cancer Institute

315 West Carpenter Street, Springfield, IL 62702
Provides support groups for individuals with cancer diagnoses and their loved ones.

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Arc of Lincoln, The

5200 Francis Street, Lincoln, NE 68504
Education, information, advocacy, family networking, and support programs to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Coordinates vacations for individuals with developmental disabilities to various locations such as San Antonio Texas, Chicago Illinois, and Alaska by rail. Vacationers pay for the trip of their choice, with trained caregivers providing assistance at a 1:3 ratio. Support groups. People First self-advocacy group for people over the age of 18 who have a developmental disability. Family Connections monthly informal gathering that offers a menu of speakers for family members with or without disabilities during the educational sessions. Support for Inclusive Recreation.

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Braden Counseling Center - Sycamore

1815 Mediterranean Drive, Suite 102, Sycamore, IL 60178

Offers group counseling services that integrates mental health treatment with that for substance abuse. This enables clients to learn skills to manage mental health challenges as well as skills related to substance use modification, which can significantly enhance their success rates.

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Gateway Foundation - Aurora

400 Mercy Lane, Aurora, IL 60506

Provides a dual-diagnosis/co-occurring mental health and substance abuse treatment facility. Services include treatment to those with substance use disorder, with or without a mental health diagnosis. Substance use treatment options vary by location, but may include residential treatment, outpatient treatment, virtual addiction treatment, and detoxification.

Also provides medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services.

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CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation

485 Madison Avenue, Floor 10, New York, NY 10022

Free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer. Services include counseling (one-on-one over the phone), support groups (by phone or online), publications, workshops, and limited financial assistance with cancer-related costs such as transportation, home care, and child care.

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CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

7500 Mercy Road, Omaha, NE 68124
Support for breast cancer patients and their families.

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Children's Cancer Connection

5701 Greendale Road, Johnston, IA 50131
Works to enhance the quality of life for children with cancer by providing programs for recreation, education, and family support. Summer Oncology Camps for children with cancer throughout the state of Iowa (one week). Summer sibling camp for siblings of children with cancer (one week). Outings and activities for families with a child with cancer. Weekend retreat camp for families of a child with cancer.

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CHI Health Immanuel Medical Center

6901 North 72nd Street, Omaha, NE 68122
Allows individuals with brain injuries and their family members to meet others with similar experiences. The group offers valuable emotional support, information, and resources.

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JDRF Illinois Chapter

35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60601

Fights type 1 diabetes (T1D) by funding research, advocating for policies that accelerate access to new therapies, and providing a support network for millions of people around the world impacted by T1D. Outreach program includes the delivery of a Bag of Hope or Adult T1D Kit for families.  Mentor families are provided to those newly diagnosed.  Support groups for families and adults meet monthly.   class="pasteContent_RTE">Educational brochures and videos, newsletter with information both locally and nationally on fundraising events, research and products.

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LifeThrive - Fayette County

1121 North 6th Street, Vandalia, IL 62471

Offers online support group that shares stories, resources, and sends positive messages in dealing with Autism.

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UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's June E. Nylen Cancer Center

230 Nebraska Street, Sioux City, IA 51101

Offers a variety of cancer-related support groups and resources for patients and former patients.

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RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association

1660 International Drive, Suite 600, Mc Lean, VA 22102

Provides community to women and men dealing with infertility, connecting them with others who can help, empowering them to find resolution, and advocating for access to all family building options.

Peer led support groups are hosted by a volunteer and are composed of a varying number of people. Groups are often "drop in" in nature and last about two hours. Groups currently meeting in Bellevue, Nebraska and in Coralville, Waterloo, and Burlington, Iowa.

Support groups are led by a mental health professional. Individuals can process feeling relating to infertility or their family building efforts. Often composed of 8 to 10 individuals or 4 to 5 couples and scheduled weekly for 10-12 weeks. Support group leaders often have an intake appointment with each participant prior to the start of the group.

Helpline.

Online support community.

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Arthritis Foundation - Heartland Region - Nebraska

Address unavailable
Information and referral services, which provide information on arthritis and referrals to community resources, such as support groups and arthritis specialists.  Information and resources, including various classes, are available online. Educational brochures available online. Juvenile Fun Day held each year. Referrals to land-based and water exercise classes.

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Southern Illinois Healthcare - New Life Weight Loss

317 South 14th Street, Herrin, IL 62948

Offers support groups for individuals who have experienced strokes or cancer and individuals who had weight loss surgery.

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Hope Cancer Wellness Center

1637 Plock Drive, Dixon, IL 610218152
Provides an environment for patients and their families to talk openly about the stress of a cancer diagnosis. Offers support groups for all types of cancer, as well as support groups for caregivers, bereavement, and children. Some groups offer virtual sessions.

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LifeThrive - Jefferson County

403 C North 42nd Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Offers online support group that shares stories, resources, and sends positive messages in dealing with Autism.

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