Depression support in Chicago

November 25, 2006 10:54 PM

Looking for Depression (and other mental health) support groups in the Chicago area that meet actively and would welcome new members. I'm aware of the Depression meetup group but it seems to be more of a social group while I'm seeking something more therapeutic in nature. Are there any? Information about therapists who might be leading any such groups would also be helpful. Thanks.
posted by anonymous to Health & Fitness (5 answers total)

you could search the craigslist therapist directory to find one who does group
posted by forallmankind at 11:32 PM on November 25, 2006

You might look for local community mental health resources, and see if they keep a list of internal/external groups in the area. These groups tend to evolve and change fairly rapidly in my experience, though that is simply an outsiders view (I work at a mental health provider, but not a clinician).

Also try local hospital's? They probably know what is available, or where to find more information. Unfortunately the net might not be your best resource in this endeavor.

Take care of yourself.
posted by SirStan at 12:13 AM on November 26, 2006

There are some DBSA groups (the group formerly known as NDMDA):

Chicago
DBSA Northwestern University Medical Campus
Contact 1: Veronika Baur
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Chicago
DBSA GLBT Chicago (Gay and Lesbian Group)
Contact 1: Bill Siwicki
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Chicago
DBSA Greater Chicago
Contact 1: Marlene Chamberlain
Phone: [phone]
Contact 2: Judith Sturm
Additional Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.dbsa-gc.org
posted by ClaudiaCenter at 2:33 AM on November 26, 2006 [1 favorite]

Seconding ClaudiaCenter's recommendation. DBSA groups can be extremely helpful.
posted by jasper411 at 3:38 PM on November 26, 2006

Third for DBSA--if it does not work for you I would imagine they will have other suggestions. I would also check the website of Northwestern Dept. of Psychiatry for community resources and support groups. Good Luck
posted by rmhsinc at 5:14 PM on November 26, 2006