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Support Groups

Welcome to the "Resources for Healthy Living" Calendar, your complete reference guide to the wellness programs, classes and support groups available through Resurrection Health Care. Please note that registration is required for most activities.


REGISTRATION REQUIRED - CALL 877-RES-INFO (737-4636)


Resurrection Medical Center
7435 West Talcott Avenue
Chicago, IL 60631
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Addiction


Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Family, friends and anyone interested are welcome to attend the meetings. Free. Health Management Classroom, First floor, Entrance C

Sundays, 9-10 a.m.


Nicotine Anonymous Meetings

Nicotine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women helping each other to live free of nicotine. There are no dues or fees. The only requirement for membership is the desire to be free of nicotine. The meetings will be every Monday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Health Management classroom which is located on the 1st floor of the hospital near entrance C, parking lot C past Bank of America and take the corridor to your right and follow the corridor to the Health Management department and classroom is across from the Respiratory Care department.


Alzheimer's


Alzheimer's Support Group for Caregivers and Loved Ones

Second Monday of every month in the Health Management Classroom, First Floor, Entrance C. Free.

For more information, call 773-792-5022.


Cancer


Butterfly Support Group

An educational support group led by a child psychologist and an oncology nurse for school age children dealing with cancer in the family. Registration required. Free.

Group meets the first Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. in the Cancer Conference Room, ground floor, Entrance C.

For more information, call 773-792-5116.


Cancer Support Group

The Cancer Support Group meets the last Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Cancer Conference Room, ground floor, Entrance C. Free.

For more information, call 773-792-5116.


Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Support Group

The LLS support group is for those suffering from blood and lymph nodes cancers.

Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Cancer Conference Room, ground floor, Entrance C.

For more information, call 773-792-5116.


Teen Cancer Support Group

Educational support group led by a child psychologist and an oncology nurse for teens ages 14 to 18 whose parent or adult caretaker is living with a cancer diagnosis. Registration required. Free.

Meets every third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Cancer Conference Room, ground floor, Entrance C.

For more information, call 773-792-5116.


Us Too! Prostate Cancer Support Group

The Us Too! Support Group is for men who are currently battling or have recovered from Prostate Cancer.

Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Cancer Conference Room, ground floor, Entrance C.

For more information, call 773-792-5116.


Parkinson's Disease


Parkinson's Disease Support Group

This group provides those with Parkinson's Disease, their family and friends with emotional, educational and social support while coping with the disease.

Meets every third Wednesday of the month from 5-7 p.m. at Resurrection Medical Center in the Rehabilitation Center of Chicago, first floor, Entrance C. Free.

For more information, call Karen George at 773-594-7866.


Rehabilitation


Rehab Alumni Club


Educational information, support and social events for former Rehab patients, their families and any interested community member. The group meets at 6-8 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at RMC, 5th floor, Rehab Unit.

For more information, call 773-990-7757.


Stroke


Afterglow Support Group

This support group is for stroke survivors and their family/friends.

Meets the second Wednesday of the month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Rehabilitation Center of Chicago, first floor, Entrance C. Free.

For more information, call 708-938-7409.


Call 877-RES-INFO for Nurse Advice, Doctor Referrals or Class Registration Monday - Friday 8 am to 8 pm • Saturday 8am to 12pm
 
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