Support and Therapy Groups

We offer a variety of Support and Therapy Groups for a wide range of concerns. During the COVID-19 pandemic, all groups are being offered via telehealth, with video and call-in options.

Support Groups provide an opportunity to share with and learn from others who are in similar situations in a welcoming, confidential environment.

All Support Groups are facilitated by skilled professionals with experience in providing services to older adults.
All Support Groups are free.

If a group interests you, please call the group facilitator before attending for the first time for eligibility requirements and to confirm dates, which may vary from the listing due to holidays or other scheduling constraints.

Therapy Groups led by Licensed Clinical Social Workers, offer treatment in a group setting for older adults who may be experiencing difficulties in coping with the challenges of aging, such as depression or anxiety, or the challenges of being a caregiver.

Therapy Groups are billable to insurance and require pre-screening. Please call the facilitator before attending for the first time.

Download a Guide to CJE's Support and Therapy Groups, Winter 2022-23

Date	Event	Location	Contact
Monday, January 30, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm	Coffee & Conversation HCS Groups , Support Groups Led by Yonit Hoffman, PhD, and Iliana Vayman, MEd., Holocaust Community Services. A support group for Holocaust survivors. Alternating in-person and virtual. Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004.	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Event 3003 Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Yonit Hoffman, PhD, and John Wickham, LSW 773.508.1004 https://www.cje.net/supportive-resources/holocaust-community-services
Monday, January 30, 2023 5:00pm - 6:30pm	Russian Tea Time (Skokie)—Zoom Sessions HCS Groups , Support Groups Skokie virtual support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors. Led by Maya Gumirov, LPC, NCC. and Anna Klein Every other Monday Registration required: 773.508.1016 or 773.508.1097	Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center 9603 Woods Drive Skokie , IL 60077 United States Map It	773.508.1097
Wednesday, February 01, 2023 10:00pm - 11:30pm	Caring Conversations—Zoom Sessions HCS Groups , Support Groups Led by Yonit Hoffman, PhD and Anna Dominov, LCSW, Holocaust Community Services A virtual support group for family caregivers of Holocaust survivors. Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004	Holocaust Community Services 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Yonit Hoffman, PhD and Maya Gumirov, LPC Yonit.Hoffman@cje.net 773.508.1004 http://www.cje.net/supportive-resources/holocaust-community-service
Thursday, February 02, 2023 8:00pm - 9:00pm	Living Life Through Loss—In-Person Sessions Support Groups This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life. An in-person bereavement support group. Led by Peter Tsurkis, LCSW In-person meeting: Tamarisk Northshore, 1627 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield Registration required: 773.508.4741	Tamarisk NorthShore 1627 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 United States Map It	Peter Tsurkis, LCSW 773.508.1041 http://www.cje.net/counseling
Thursday, February 02, 2023 10:00pm - 11:00pm	Family Caregivers Support Group Support Groups , Weinberg Led by Carrie Cutler, MSW, LCSW Catherine “Cat” Miller, BC-DMT, LCPC Support group for all family members who are providing care for someone with dementia.	Weinberg Community for Senior Living 1551 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 United States Map It	Carrie Cutler, MSW, LCSW carrie.cutler@cje.net 847.236.7826 http://weinbergcommunity.net
Wednesday, February 08, 2023 9:00pm - 10:00pm	Aging Together Virtual Support Group Support Groups Facilitators Kate Maley, AM, LSW	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Event 3003 Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	773.508.1327
Wednesday, March 01, 2023 10:00pm - 11:30pm	Caring Conversations—Zoom Sessions HCS Groups , Support Groups Led by Yonit Hoffman, PhD and Anna Dominov, LCSW, Holocaust Community Services A virtual support group for family caregivers of Holocaust survivors. Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004	Holocaust Community Services 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Yonit Hoffman, PhD and Maya Gumirov, LPC Yonit.Hoffman@cje.net 773.508.1004 http://www.cje.net/supportive-resources/holocaust-community-service
Tuesday, March 07, 2023 10:00pm - 11:00pm	Family Caregivers Support Group Support Groups , Weinberg Led by Carrie Cutler, MSW, LCSW Catherine “Cat” Miller, BC-DMT, LCPC Support group for all family members who are providing care for someone with dementia.	Weinberg Community for Senior Living 1551 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 United States Map It	Carrie Cutler, MSW, LCSW carrie.cutler@cje.net 847.236.7826 http://weinbergcommunity.net
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 8:00pm - 9:00pm	Aging Together Virtual Support Group Support Groups Facilitators Kate Maley, AM, LSW	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Event 3003 Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	773.508.1327
Wednesday, April 05, 2023 9:00pm - 10:30pm	Caring Conversations—Zoom Sessions HCS Groups , Support Groups Led by Yonit Hoffman, PhD and Anna Dominov, LCSW, Holocaust Community Services A virtual support group for family caregivers of Holocaust survivors. Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004	Holocaust Community Services 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Yonit Hoffman, PhD and Maya Gumirov, LPC Yonit.Hoffman@cje.net 773.508.1004 http://www.cje.net/supportive-resources/holocaust-community-service
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 8:00pm - 9:00pm	Aging Together Virtual Support Group Support Groups Facilitators Kate Maley, AM, LSW	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Event 3003 Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	773.508.1327
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 8:00pm - 9:00pm	Aging Together Virtual Support Group Support Groups Facilitators Kate Maley, AM, LSW	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Event 3003 Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	773.508.1327

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Support and Therapy Groups

We offer a variety of Support and Therapy Groups for a wide range of concerns. During the COVID-19 pandemic, all groups are being offered via telehealth, with video and call-in options.