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)

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

GroupLocationEmailPhone
AgraceFitchsburg, WI; Virtualgriefsupport@agrace.org608-327-7110
Barr Harris Children & Family Grief CenterChicago, Evanston, Virtualintake@barrharriscenter.org312-897-1420
Buddy’s Place/Pillars Community HealthWestern Springs buddysplace@pchcares.org708-995-3751
Good Mourning/Rainbow HospiceMt. Prospect 847-685-9900
Hands of HopeGeneva griefsupport@fvhh.net630-232-2233
Heartlinks Grief CenterBelleville 618-277-1800
Kyle’s KornerWauwatosa, WI 414-337-7170
Rainbows for All ChildrenSchool-Based847-952-1770
Willow HouseChicago, Bannockburn, Libertyville, Arlington Heights 847-236-9300

Child Loss

GroupLocationEmailPhone
Bright Star/Missing PiecesChicago info@missingpiecesgrief.org
Children’s WisconsinMilwaukee, WIgriefsupport@chw.org(414) 266-2995
Cole’s CampYorkville colescamp1@gmail.com
Compassionate FriendsLocal Chapters (630) 990-0010
Heartlight/Lurie Children's HospitalChicago heartlight@luriechildrens.org(312) 227-3930
Ian’s PlaceClarendon Hills hope@iansplace.org(630) 912-9426
Lightways/JolietVirtualgriefsupport@lightways.org(815) 460-3282
Live Without My Child Evanston lifewithoutmychild2021@gmail.com
Luella’s Lodge Grief RetreatOakwood

Pregnancy/Infant Loss

GroupLocationEmailPhone
Beyond the Baby BluesEvanston 847-864-7957
Blossom MethodChicago 312-854-0061
National ShareVirtual
Never Forgotten/Univ ChicagoVirtual Evelyn.Turner@uchospitals.edu
Northwest Perinatal Loss Support Group Hoffman Estates 847-490- 6957
Northwest Suburban Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support GroupArlington Heights847-618-8415
Partnership in Caring/Rush, Stroger, UICChicago 312-942-2298
Return to ZeroVirtual connect@rtzhope.org
Share & Sharing Hope, Edward-ElmhurstNaperville, ElmhurstSusan.Villa@EEHealth.org
SIDS/SUID AllianceVirtual
Star LegacyVirtual 952-715-7731
Sudden Infant Death Servies of IllinoisVirtual800-432-7437
Together in the Loss of a Child Support Group (TLC)/Northwestern MedicineChicago 312-472-3785

Suicide Loss

GroupLocationPhone
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss SurvivorsOnline Support847-868-3313
HeartlinksBelleville618-277-1800
JCFSNear north suburbs 84-745-5408
Lightfinders/Hands of HopeGeneva
LOSS/Catholic CharitiesLocal Chapters 312-655-7283
Survivors of Suicide/Jewish Healing NetworkChicago 312-263-5523
Willow HouseDeerfield 847-236-9300

Overdose/Substance Abuse Death

GroupLocationPhone
Circle of Care/Hour HouseCharleston, IL, Virtual214-348-8108
GRASP/Grief Recovery After Substance PassingLocal Chapters 847-275-7510
HeartlinksBelleville 618-277-1800
HERO/Heroin Epidemic Relief OrganizationLocal Chapters 708-557-8394
Herren ProjectVirtual
JCFSNear northside & suburbs 847-745-5408
Live4LaliArlington Heights & Virtual 844-584-5254 x801
Overdose LIfeline Grief GroupsMarion County, Indiana
Partnership to End AddicationVirtual 855-378-4373

Homicide Loss

GroupLocationPhone
BUILDChicago 773-227-2880
Chicago SurvivorsCook County 877-863-6338
Homicide Survivors/Cook County State’s Attorney OfficeChicago/Markham773-764-7200
Illinois States AttorneyStatewide
Kids Above AllChicago/Waukegan 773-693-0300
Parents of Murdered ChildrenLocal Chapters 888-818-POMC/773-660-9659
Pathways to Healing/Lake Co States AttorneyWaukegan 847-377-3000
Sheilah A. Doyle FoundationSummer Camp
Trauma Recovery Center/AdvocateMultiple Locations708-346-7300

Cancer-Related Deaths

GroupLocationPhone
Cancer Wellness CenterNorthbrook847-509-9595
Gilda’s ClubChicago 312-464-9900
Wellness HouseHinsdale 630-323-5150

Adult Loss

GroupLocationEmailPhone
Adventist Health/Beyond LossVirtual BeyondLoss@ah.org818-409-8008
AgraceFitchsburg, WI; Virtualgriefsupport@agrace.org608- 327-7110
Center for Grief RecoveryChicago
CompassusVirtual815-220-1390
Grief in CommonOnline Forum
Grief ShareLocal Chapters, Virtualinfo@griefshare.org800-395-5755
Heartlinks Grief CenterBelleville 618-277-1800
Hospice of Northern IllinoisRockford815-398-0500
JCFSChicago, Virtual847-745-5404
JourneyCare/AddusBarrington, Virtualgriefsupport@journeycare.org224-770-2273
Rainbow Hospice/Amita HealthDes Plaines 847-653-3141
St. CroixN-NW Illinois; variety of locations855- 278-2764
Unity HospiceChicago 312-427-6000
Uplifted CareKankakee info@upliftedgrief.org815-939-4141

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

Trevor Project

National Maternal Mental Health line
 1-833-TLC-MAMA