Illinois (non-LLS) Support Groups
See below for LLS-sponsored or LLS partner support groups in Illinois. For more information on a specific group, reach the group at the contact information below or call us at 312-651-7353.
Illinois (non-LLS) Support Groups
Advanced Cancer Support Group:
4th Thursday of each month, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Living with Cancer: 1st Tuesday of each month, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Support Groups for Children and Teens: For more information call Candi Gray at 309-451-2217
Peoria - Cancer Center for Healthy Living
(located in the Hult Health Center for Health Education)
5215 N. Knoxville Avenue
Peoria, IL 61614 (309) 693-8139
www.cchlpeoria.org
General Cancer Support Group:
Every Wednesday from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at CCHL in the Hult Center on Knoxville
Every Friday from 10:00am – 12:00pm at Illinois CancerCare
Child Support Group:
1st Thursday and 3rd Monday of every month at 6:00pm at CCHL
If you are interested in attending a support group,
please call 309-693-8139 to register.
Springfield - Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU
315 W. Carpenter Street
Springfield, IL (217) 545-6000
http://www.siumed.edu/cancer/index.html
Springfield - St. John's Hospital
800 East Carpenter Street
Springfield, IL 62769 (217) 544-5808
Quality of Life after Cancer Support Group:
1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month from 4:00pm – 5:00pm
St. John's Hospital, Radiation Conference Room, 1st floor pavilion, Room 1A146
For information please call Diana Weyhenmeyer at 217-544-6464 ext. 45591
Wellness House Lymphoma & Leukemia Connections
Online the second Thursday of the month, 7:00pm – 8:30pm CST.
To register, visit https://wellnesshouse.org/program-list/
A Zoom link will be emailed to you up to 1 hour prior to the session.
Multiple Myeloma
Cancer Wellness Center
215 Revere Drive
Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 509-9595
First Wednesday of the month
www.cancerwellness.org
Weekly Co-ed Cancer Survivor Support Group
Cancer Wellness Center
18630 W. Old Gages Lake Road
Grayslake, IL 60030 (847) 562-4993
www.cancerwellness.org
Surviving Cancer
OSF Healing Pathways Cancer Resource Center
5668 E. State Street, Suite 2700
Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 977-4123
Men's & Caregiver's Support Group: Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month, 9:00am-10:00am
Women’s Support Group: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Blood Cancers Networking Group
The Cancer Support Center
Online via zoom on the third Tuesday of every month from 6:00 – 7:00pm CST. Open to Illinois residents only. Register online here to receive Zoom link. www.cancersupportcenter.org
Wellness House Lymphoma & Leukemia Connections
Online the second Thursday of the month, 7:00pm – 8:30pm CST.
To register, visit https://wellnesshouse.org/program-list/
A Zoom link will be emailed to you up to 1 hour prior to the session.
Multiple Myeloma Networking Group
Cancer Wellness Center
Virtual on the first Wednesday of the month from 7:00pm – 8:30pm CST.
www.cancerwellness.org
Cancer Support Group
Cancer Support Center
2028 Elm Road, Homewood, IL 60430
In-person the last Tuesday of every month from 12:00pm – 1:00pm CST.
Open to Illinois residents only.
Please call 708-798-9171 to register. www.cancersupportcenter.org
Cancer Support Group
Cancer Support Center
19645 LaGrange Rd, Mokena, IL 60448
In-person the third Monday of every month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm CST.
Open to Illinois residents only.
Please call 708-798-9171 to register. www.cancersupportcenter.org
Finding Hope Support Group
Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU
In-person on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:00pm
315 W. Carpenter Street, Room E118, Springfield, IL
Contact (217) 588-5392
https://www.siumed.edu/cancer/support-groups
Cancer Survivors Support Group
Gilda’s Club
Virtual on the 3rd Monday of the Month from 4:30 – 6:00pm CST
https://www.gildasclubchicago.org/get-support/programs/support-groups/
LGBTQIA+ Support Group
Gilda’s Club
Virtual on the 4th Monday of the Month from 6:00 – 7:30pm CST
https://www.gildasclubchicago.org/get-support/programs/support-groups/
Living Beyond Loss Support Group
Gilda’s Club
Virtual on the 1st Tuesday of the Month from 6:00 – 7:30pm CST
https://www.gildasclubchicago.org/get-support/programs/support-groups/
Facing Cancer Together (FACT)
Living Well Cancer Resources
In Person Warrenville: 1st Tuesday of each month, 6:30 – 8:00pm CST
In Person Geneva: 4th Tuesday of each month, 6:30 – 8:00pm CST
Virtual: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 6:30 – 7:30pm CST
https://livingwellcrc.org/forms/support-networking-groups/