Need support in my area.

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Registered: 11-11-2003
Need support in my area.
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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

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Wed, 07-05-2006 - 2:15pm

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

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-29-2003
Wed, 07-05-2006 - 7:12pm

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