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Support groups provide a place for individuals affected by a similar condition or circumstance to provide and receive support and share their experiences.
Not all support groups are facilitated by an American Liver Foundation volunteer. Some support groups are facilitated by 3rd party organizations and individuals in this region.
Arlington Heights
Northwest Community Healthcare - Directions
800 W Central Rd
Center for Specialty Medicine, LCI
Arlington Heights, IL
Meets: First Monday of each month, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Contact Debra Panarese for more information.
Phone: 847-253-8866
Email: Arlington Heights
Central Illinois Transplant Support Group
- Directions
4001 Sandhill Road, #124
Springfield, IL 62702
Phone: 217-899-8036
Hepatitis C Teleconferences on Tuesday nights
Meets: Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm CST
Listen to speakers discuss various hepatitis C related topics,
followed by a question and answer session, and time to "chat."
Teleconference is free and confidential.
Liver Support Group at Rush University Medical Center
937 North Atrium classroom
1653 W. Congress Pkwy.
Meets: Thursdays 3pm
This support group is for patients and their families who are waiting or recovering from liver transplant at Rush. The support group shares stories with one another and is facilitated by a chaplain and social worker. Call Carla Albergo, LSW, (312) 563-4223, with any questions.
Contact Carla Albergo (Rush University Medical Center) for more information.
Phone: (312) 563-4223
New Beginnings-A support group for individuals living with liver disease
East Moline/Quad Cities
Contact Martin Schmidt for more information.
Phone: 309-792-1485
Organ Transplant Support Group
Click here for the Organ Transplant Support Group This site is intended for informational purposes only. The American Liver Foundation (ALF) does not, under any circumstance, engage in the practice of medicine, recommend particular medical professionals or suggest or endorse treatments for specific individuals with liver disease. Contact: Lisa Beyer Email: lbeyer002@cfl.rr.com
Organ Transplant Support, Inc.
- Directions
PO Box 471
Naperville, IL 60566
Contact Chuck Felts, President for more information.
Phone: 630-527-8640
Email: Organ Transplant Support, Inc.
PBCers
The PBCers Organization is a wonderful source of education and support for those who suffer from Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and other autoimmune liver diseases. Formed December 1, 1996, the PBCers is now the largest PBC online support group with almost 3,000 members worldwide. Family members and friends are encouraged to join and learn more about PBC.
Contact Ivette Williams for more information.
Phone: 773.779.7602
Email: PBCers
PSC
For additional resources: www.pscpartners.org
www.psc-support.com
www.psc-literature.org
Contact Becky Long for more information.
Phone: 773-255-0428
Email: PSC
Transplant Support Group
- Directions
47 W Polk Street, Suite 100-140
Chicago, IL
Phone: 800-494-4527
Web: www.americantransplant.org
Transplant Support Group of Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois Medical Center - Directions
4201 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: 815-477-9528
Winfield (formerly Naperville & Geneva)
Central DuPage Hospital
25 N. Winfield Rd
Meets: First Thursday of each month, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Provides support for individuals and their family members who have experienced liver disease regardless of type or stage.
Contact Kelly Hofmann for more information.
Phone: 630.399.5709
Email: Winfield (formerly Naperville & Geneva)
Page updated: October 4th, 2011
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