Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

SUPPORT GROUPS

American Cancer Society (ACS) Offers support and programs including the Wig Boutique to cancer patients for free wigs and accessories during treatment. 800-227-2345 www.cancer.org Ascension Illinois Contact for support groups through their hospitals. 844-952-4673 healthcare.ascension.org ARCH National Respite Network Offers online locator to find respite funding and caregiver support. Also offers information about financial assistance for family caregivers. 703-256-2084 www.archrespite.org Breast Cancer Support Breast Care Center 420 William St. Building B River Forest, IL 60305 708-488-2300 (Services) 708-383-6200 (Main) Cancer Survivorship Center Offers classes and programs for patients, family members and caregivers. 1999 Dempster St. Park Ridge, IL 60068 847-723-5690 www.advocatehealth.com Cancer Treatments of America Cancer Fighters Offers its patients a support program called Cancer Fighters. Participants receive guidance from its former patients. Ascension Resurrection 7435 W. Talcott Ave. Chicago, IL 60631 773-792-5116

Cancer Wellness Center 215 Revere Drive Northbrook, IL 60062 847-509-9595 www.cancerwellness.org

Northwest Community Hospital Offers various cancer support and therapy services. 800 W. Central Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60005

OUTREACH ASSISTANCE

847-618-4968 (Direct) 847-618-1000 (Main) www.nch.org

General Cancer Support Cancer Center 7420 W. Central Ave., Building C River Forest, IL 708-763-2700 (Services) 708-383-6200 (Main) Gilda’s Club - Chicago Free membership to cancer programs and resources for patients and survivors and their family. Various locations. See website to join and for locations. Clubhouse 537 North Wells Street Chicago, IL 60654 312-464-9900 www.gildasclubchicago.org Imerman Angels Personalized one-on-one support for cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers. 205 W. Randolph, 19th Floor Chicago, IL 60606 866-463-7626 imermanangels.org LivingWell Cancer Resource Center 442 Williamsburg Ave. Geneva, IL 60134 630-262-1111 Loyola University Medical Center Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center 2160 South First Avenue Maywood, IL 60153 888-584-7888 www.loyolamedicine.org National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Support Group 620 Dakota St. Crystal Lake, IL 60012 815-308-0851 North Shore Senior Center Offers various caregiver support groups at their Northfield, Evanston and Skokie locations. 847-784-6041 (Northfield) caregiversupport@nssc.org www.nssc.org/family-caregiver-support

Northwestern Medicine McHenry Cancer Center 4305 W. Medical Center Dr. McHenry, IL 60050 815-344-8000 Northwestern Medicine Contact for support groups through their hospitals. 630-933-1600 (Central DuPage) 847-234-5600 (Delnor) 224-654-0000 (Huntley) 815-756-1521 (Kishwaukee) 847-234-5600 (Lake Forest) 630-909-8000 (Marianjoy) 815-344-5000 (McHenry) 312-926-2000 (Northwestern Memorial)

815-786-8484 (Valley West) 815-338-2500 (Woodstock) www.nw.org

West Suburban Medical Center Cancer education and support groups through their medical campuses. Also is a partner with ACS for the Wig Boutique. www.westsuburbanmc.com

Cardiac Support Groups

Advocate Health Care Contact to find cardiac support groups at their nearby hospitals. 800-323-8622 advocatehealth.com Ascension Illinois Contact for support groups through their hospitals. 844-952-4673 healthcare.ascension.org Loyola University Medical Center 2160 S. First Ave. Maywood, IL 60153 888-584-7888 www.loyolamedicine.org

CTCA Chicago 800-765-9920 www.cancerfighter.com

Cancer Wellness Center 18630 W. Old Gages Lake Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 847-509-9595 www.cancerwellness.org

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