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| Wed, 07-05-2006 - 1:56pm |
Can anyone help me find a support group in the Chicago area? I suffer from social anxiety disorder, one on one therapy has not helped. I really need to connect with others who suffer....
Thank you

AGORAPHOBICS IN MOTION (AIM)
United in Faith Lutheran Church
6525 W. Irving Park
Chicago, IL 60656-0733
Contact: Kathy Ortiz
Phone: (312) 409-0004
Meets once a week from 7:00 - 9:00pm.
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS
Directory of Self-Help and Mutual Aid Groups
188 W. Randolph, Suite 2225
Chicago, IL
Contact: Marilyn Lusen, Community Services Manager
Phone: (312) 368-9070, Ext. 22
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE FOUNDATION OF
METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
2300 Lincoln Park West
Chicago, IL 60614
Contact: Judith Parenti, Executive Director
Phone: (773) 880-2035
E-mail: ocfmetchgo@aol.com
Contact for resource list of OCD and Related Disorders
Support Groups in Illinois and Northern Indiana.
HELP OUR PANIC END (H.O.P.E.)
Tinley Park, IL
Contact: Shelly Evans
Phone: (708) 614-9016
Meets weekly for anyone with Anxiety/Panic Disorder.
Email: hopebox22@aol.com
OCD 12 WEEK PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL GROUP
115 S. Vine
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Contact: Donna Mahoney, PhD. or
Ric Vallina, M.A.
Phone: (708) 203-0146
This group is designed to provide members with
state of the art strategies for overcoming OCD symptoms.
Meets one night a week, and is open to all persons.
OCD 12 WEEK PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL GROUP
522 W. Burlington
La Grange, IL 60525
Contact: Donna Mahoney, PhD. or
Ric Vallina, M.A.
Phone: (708) 203-0146
This group is designed to provide members with
state of the art strategies for overcoming OCD symptoms.
Meets one night a week, and is open to all persons
Interested in better managing their symptoms. There is a
$30. per session charge.
RECOVERY, INC.
802 N. Dearborn St.
Telephone: (312) 337-5661
Fax: (312) 337-5756
Email: inquiries@recovery-inc.org
Website: http://www.recovery-inc.org
Recovery, Inc. is a self-help mental health organization that offers techniques for managing nervous symptoms and fears. Groups meet weekly at over 600 locations.
Sheri Ann
Hi there,
Try this website.
www.beyondanxiety.com
Dr. Mark Pfeffer
Panic/Anxiety Recovery Center
He has an office in Chicago, and in Skokie.
Best of luck.
Jolie