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Getting
Help > Support Groups
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This
list of self-help groups is provided as an Anxiety Disorders
Association of America (ADAA) service. It does not represent
an evaluation or recommendation by ADAA. |
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Middle School OCD Group Therapy |
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IL |
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Location:
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Susan Myket, PhD, and Associates |
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1415 Bond Street, Suite 127 |
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Naperville, IL 60563 |
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Contact1:
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Dr. Glen Veed |
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Telephone:
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630-355-9002 |
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www.myketandassociates.com |
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A group to help teens learn new ways to deal with OCD, receive support from peers who truly understand, and hear how others handle their symptoms. Call for meeting times. |
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Teen Social Anxiety Group |
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State:
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IL |
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Location:
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Susan Myket, PhD, and Associates |
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1415 Bond Street, Suite 127 |
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Naperville, IL 60563 |
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Contact1:
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Dr. Glen Veed |
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Telephone:
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630-355-9002 |
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www.myketandassociates.com |
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Adolescents will learn how social anxiety develops, tools to manage it, and they will practice new skills with understanding people. Call for meeting times. |
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Teen Anxiety Group Ages 13-17 |
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IL |
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Location:
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Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health |
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3350 Salt Creek Lane, Unit 114 |
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Arlington Heights, IL 60005 |
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Contact1:
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Nisha Shah |
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Telephone:
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847-952-7460, ext. 5737 |
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Email:
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maxine.goldstein@alexian.net |
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Contact2:
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Maxine Goldstein, 847-952-7464 |
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Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m., starting January 12, 2010 |
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Web
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www.alexiancenter.org |
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Details:
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In this 10-week program, you will learn practical and effective techniques to decrease your anxiety by mastering: Relaxation, Coping with Panic, Overcoming Negative Self-Talk, Changing Mistaken Beliefs, Increasing Self-Esteem
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Groupname:
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Help Our Panic End (H.O.P.E.) |
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State:
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IL |
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Location:
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Tinley Park, IL |
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PO Box 22 |
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Tinley Park, IL 60477 |
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Contact1:
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Shelly Evans |
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Telephone:
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(708) 614-9016 |
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Email:
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hopebox22@aol.com |
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Mondays and/or Wednesdays at 7 p.m. |
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For anyone with anxiety or panic disorder |
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OCD Chicago |
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IL |
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Location:
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Chicago |
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Contact1:
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Ellen Sawyer, Executive Director |
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Telephone:
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(773) 880-1635 |
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info@ocdchicago.org |
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First and third Wednesdays of each month |
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Web
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www.ocdchicago.org |
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Details:
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Contact for lists of OCD support groups and treatment providers in the Chicago metro area. |
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Groupname:
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Overcoming Anxiety Group |
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State:
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IL |
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Location:
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Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health |
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3350 Salt Creek Lane, Unit 114 |
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Arlington Heights, IL 60005 |
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Contact1:
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Lori Aitken |
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Telephone:
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847-952-7460 x5701 |
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Email:
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mentalhealthcenter@alexian.net |
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Meeting
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Tuesday or Thursday nights, 6:30-8:30 p.m. |
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Web
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www.alexiancenter.org |
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Details:
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Learn cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to eliminate panic and anxiety attacks, social anxiety, worry, and negative self-talk. For more information or to register, contact Lori Aitken, LCPC, via e-mail or phone. |
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