The following support groups for caregivers exist in the Champaign-Urbana area:
Carle Cancer Caregivers Group
Date/Time: Second Tuesday of each month from noon - 1 p.m. and fourth Tuesday of the month from 7-8 p.m.
Location: Carle Cancer Center, Houseworth Conference Room, second floor, 509 W. University Avenue, Urbana, Ill.
Phone: (217) 383-4581
Website: Carle Cancer Fighters
Contact: Kate Garbacz, MSW, LCSW
Description: The Carle Cancer Caregivers Group is held the second Tuesday of each month from noon - 1 p.m. and fourth Tuesday of the month from 7-8 p.m. at Carle Cancer Center in the Houseworth Conference Room on the second floor. This group is exclusively for caregivers of patients with cancer and is open to all family, friends and caregivers regardless of where clinical care is received. Lunch or light refreshments provided. For more information, contact Kate Garbacz, MSW, LCSW, at (217) 383-4581.
Caregivers Education & Support Program
Provena United Samaritans Senior Services
600 Sager
Danville, IL 61801
Meets on Thursdays, 2-3:30 p.m. at Provena USMC Conference Room B.
Telephone: (217) 443-5635
Fax: (217) 443-5628
Email address: [email protected]
Contact: Martha Paap
Persons served: Individuals and families caring for someone who is chronically ill.
Brief description: A support group for caregivers of chronically ill persons meets weekly at Provena USMC, Danville, Sager campus. Meetings include group discussions, speakers and social activities. Also, an education program is offered on topics such as: nutrition, moving and transferring, stress management, behavior problems and medication administration.
Qualifications: Should be caring for someone who is chronically ill, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke, etc.
Lakeland College Field Office (Caregivers)
Meets the second Thursday of the month, from 1-2:30 p.m.
2207 Van Buren
Charleston, IL 61920
Telephone: (217) 348-1489 or (217) 235-0420
Contact: Shirley O'Connell Stewart
Persons served: Caregivers
Brief description: This is an open group that meets the second Thursday of each month in the education building, which is part of Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, located between Mattoon and Charleston.
Qualifications: Open to anyone who is or has been responsible for the caregiving of another family or friend.
Accessibility: This building is completely accessible to people using walkers or wheelchairs.
Asperger support and networking group for caregivers
Website: http://www.meetup.com/Asperger-support-and-networking-group-for-caregivers/
Additional information at: http://www.theautismprogram.org/
In affiliation with The Autism Program (TAP)
Meets the first Friday of every month from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Christopher Hall 904 W. Nevada, Urbana, IL Bring your lunch and drop in at TAP once a month to share experiences, gain insight and understanding from others who share the Asperger life!
Contact: Linda Tortorelli
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (217) 244-0928
