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, Summer 2021

Date	Event	Location	Contact
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 1:00pm - 2:00pm	Living Life Through Loss—Tamarisk North Shore Support Groups “Death ends a life, not a relationship.” This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life. Group members will Learn how to cope with grief and loss. Share experiences with others in an emotionally safe and confidential environment. Meet in person with COVID-19 protocols in place. Registration required. Contact the group leader for a screening conversation, and to register, prior to attending: David Rosenblatt, LCSW at 773.508.1129.	Tamarisk North Shore 1627 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 United States Map It	David Rosenblatt, LCSW 773.508.1129. http://www.cje.net/counseling
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 11:00am - 12:15pm	Making Connections: Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities Support Groups Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month via Zoom. Registration required: 773.508.1106 Led by Mariana Sanchez, LCSW.	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Mariana Sanchez, LCSW 773.508.1106
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 2:00pm - 3:30pm	Russian Tea Time (Buffalo Grove)—Zoom Sessions HCS Groups , Support Groups This group is currently full and closed to new members. Virtual Group led by Vera Rodriguez Mancera, LPC and Maya Gumirov , LPC, NCC. Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors. For more information: 773.508.1149 or 224.625.2708	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Vera Rodriguez Mancera, LPC and Maya Gumirov , LPC, NCC 773.508.1149 or 224.625.2708 https://www.cje.net/supportive-resources/holocaust-community-services
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 1:00pm - 2:00pm	Living Life Through Loss—Zoom Sessions Support Groups This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life. A bereavement support group held virtually via Zoom. Led by Chloe Gremaud, LCSW, 773.508.1698 Registration required: 773.508.1698	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Chloe Gremaud, LCSW 773.508.1698 http://www.cje.net/counseling
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 4:00pm - 5:30pm	Caring Conversations—Zoom Sesssions HCS Groups , Support Groups A virtual support group for family caregivers of Holocaust survivors. Led by Yonit Hoffman, PhD and Anna Dominov, LSW, Holocaust Community Services 1st Wednesday of every month. Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004	Holocaust Community Services 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D. Yonit.Hoffman@cje.net 773.508.1004 http://www.cje.net/supportive-resources/holocaust-community-service
Thursday, November 4, 2021 4:00pm - 5:00pm	Family Caregivers Support Group Support Groups , Weinberg Led by Jaclyn Abramson, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT Family Caregivers Support group for all family members who are providing care for someone with dementia. Led by Jaclyn Abramson, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT.	Weinberg Community for Senior Living 1551 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 United States Map It	Jaclyn Abramson, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT jaclyn.abramson@cje.net 847.236.7826 http://weinbergcommunity.net
Monday, November 8, 2021 11:00am - 12:30pm	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. 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
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 1:00pm - 2:00pm	Living Life Through Loss—Tamarisk North Shore Support Groups “Death ends a life, not a relationship.” This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life. Group members will Learn how to cope with grief and loss. Share experiences with others in an emotionally safe and confidential environment. Meet in person with COVID-19 protocols in place. Registration required. Contact the group leader for a screening conversation, and to register, prior to attending: David Rosenblatt, LCSW at 773.508.1129.	Tamarisk North Shore 1627 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 United States Map It	David Rosenblatt, LCSW 773.508.1129. http://www.cje.net/counseling
Friday, November 12, 2021 10:00am - 12:00pm	Russian Tea Time (Wheeling)—Zoom Sessions HCS Groups , Support Groups This group is currently full and closed to new members. Virtual Group led by Maya Gumirov, L.P.C., N.C.C., Holocaust Community Services and Irina Polishchuk, Resource Specialist, Russian Programs. Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors. For more information: 773.508.1004 or 773.428.3058	Holocaust Community Services Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center 199 North First Street Wheeling, IL 60090 United States Map It	773.508.1004 https://www.cje.net/supportive-resources/holocaust-community-services
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:00am - 12:15pm	Making Connections: Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities Support Groups Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month via Zoom. Registration required: 773.508.1106 Led by Mariana Sanchez, LCSW.	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Mariana Sanchez, LCSW 773.508.1106
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 1:00pm - 2:00pm	Living Life Through Loss—Zoom Sessions Support Groups This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life. A bereavement support group held virtually via Zoom. Led by Chloe Gremaud, LCSW, 773.508.1698 Registration required: 773.508.1698	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Chloe Gremaud, LCSW 773.508.1698 http://www.cje.net/counseling
Monday, November 22, 2021 11:00am - 12:30pm	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. 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
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 1:00pm - 2:00pm	Living Life Through Loss—Tamarisk North Shore Support Groups “Death ends a life, not a relationship.” This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life. Group members will Learn how to cope with grief and loss. Share experiences with others in an emotionally safe and confidential environment. Meet in person with COVID-19 protocols in place. Registration required. Contact the group leader for a screening conversation, and to register, prior to attending: David Rosenblatt, LCSW at 773.508.1129.	Tamarisk North Shore 1627 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 United States Map It	David Rosenblatt, LCSW 773.508.1129. http://www.cje.net/counseling
Friday, November 26, 2021 10:00am - 12:00pm	Russian Tea Time (Wheeling)—Zoom Sessions HCS Groups , Support Groups This group is currently full and closed to new members. Virtual Group led by Maya Gumirov, L.P.C., N.C.C., Holocaust Community Services and Irina Polishchuk, Resource Specialist, Russian Programs. Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors. For more information: 773.508.1004 or 773.428.3058	Holocaust Community Services Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center 199 North First Street Wheeling, IL 60090 United States Map It	773.508.1004 https://www.cje.net/supportive-resources/holocaust-community-services
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 1:00pm - 2:00pm	Living Life Through Loss—Zoom Sessions Support Groups This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life. A bereavement support group held virtually via Zoom. Led by Chloe Gremaud, LCSW, 773.508.1698 Registration required: 773.508.1698	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Chloe Gremaud, LCSW 773.508.1698 http://www.cje.net/counseling
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 4:00pm - 5:30pm	Caring Conversations—Zoom Sesssions HCS Groups , Support Groups A virtual support group for family caregivers of Holocaust survivors. Led by Yonit Hoffman, PhD and Anna Dominov, LSW, Holocaust Community Services 1st Wednesday of every month. Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004	Holocaust Community Services 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D. Yonit.Hoffman@cje.net 773.508.1004 http://www.cje.net/supportive-resources/holocaust-community-service
Thursday, December 2, 2021 4:00pm - 5:00pm	Family Caregivers Support Group Support Groups , Weinberg Led by Jaclyn Abramson, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT Family Caregivers Support group for all family members who are providing care for someone with dementia. Led by Jaclyn Abramson, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT.	Weinberg Community for Senior Living 1551 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 United States Map It	Jaclyn Abramson, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT jaclyn.abramson@cje.net 847.236.7826 http://weinbergcommunity.net
Monday, December 6, 2021 11:00am - 12:30pm	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. 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
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:00am - 12:15pm	Making Connections: Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities Support Groups Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month via Zoom. Registration required: 773.508.1106 Led by Mariana Sanchez, LCSW.	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Mariana Sanchez, LCSW 773.508.1106
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 2:00pm - 3:30pm	Russian Tea Time (Buffalo Grove)—Zoom Sessions HCS Groups , Support Groups This group is currently full and closed to new members. Virtual Group led by Vera Rodriguez Mancera, LPC and Maya Gumirov , LPC, NCC. Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors. For more information: 773.508.1149 or 224.625.2708	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Vera Rodriguez Mancera, LPC and Maya Gumirov , LPC, NCC 773.508.1149 or 224.625.2708 https://www.cje.net/supportive-resources/holocaust-community-services
Friday, December 10, 2021 10:00am - 12:00pm	Russian Tea Time (Wheeling)—Zoom Sessions HCS Groups , Support Groups This group is currently full and closed to new members. Virtual Group led by Maya Gumirov, L.P.C., N.C.C., Holocaust Community Services and Irina Polishchuk, Resource Specialist, Russian Programs. Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors. For more information: 773.508.1004 or 773.428.3058	Holocaust Community Services Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center 199 North First Street Wheeling, IL 60090 United States Map It	773.508.1004 https://www.cje.net/supportive-resources/holocaust-community-services
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 1:00pm - 2:00pm	Living Life Through Loss—Tamarisk North Shore Support Groups “Death ends a life, not a relationship.” This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life. Group members will Learn how to cope with grief and loss. Share experiences with others in an emotionally safe and confidential environment. Meet in person with COVID-19 protocols in place. Registration required. Contact the group leader for a screening conversation, and to register, prior to attending: David Rosenblatt, LCSW at 773.508.1129.	Tamarisk North Shore 1627 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 United States Map It	David Rosenblatt, LCSW 773.508.1129. http://www.cje.net/counseling
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 1:00pm - 2:00pm	Living Life Through Loss—Zoom Sessions Support Groups This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life. A bereavement support group held virtually via Zoom. Led by Chloe Gremaud, LCSW, 773.508.1698 Registration required: 773.508.1698	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Chloe Gremaud, LCSW 773.508.1698 http://www.cje.net/counseling
Monday, December 20, 2021 11:00am - 12:30pm	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. 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
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 11:00am - 12:15pm	Making Connections: Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities Support Groups Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month via Zoom. Registration required: 773.508.1106 Led by Mariana Sanchez, LCSW.	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Mariana Sanchez, LCSW 773.508.1106
Tuesday, December 28, 2021 1:00pm - 2:00pm	Living Life Through Loss—Tamarisk North Shore Support Groups “Death ends a life, not a relationship.” This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life. Group members will Learn how to cope with grief and loss. Share experiences with others in an emotionally safe and confidential environment. Meet in person with COVID-19 protocols in place. Registration required. Contact the group leader for a screening conversation, and to register, prior to attending: David Rosenblatt, LCSW at 773.508.1129.	Tamarisk North Shore 1627 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 United States Map It	David Rosenblatt, LCSW 773.508.1129. http://www.cje.net/counseling
Monday, January 3, 2022 11:00am - 12:30pm	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. 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, January 5, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm	Living Life Through Loss—Zoom Sessions Support Groups This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life. A bereavement support group held virtually via Zoom. Led by Chloe Gremaud, LCSW, 773.508.1698 Registration required: 773.508.1698	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Chloe Gremaud, LCSW 773.508.1698 http://www.cje.net/counseling
Wednesday, January 5, 2022 4:00pm - 5:30pm	Caring Conversations—Zoom Sesssions HCS Groups , Support Groups A virtual support group for family caregivers of Holocaust survivors. Led by Yonit Hoffman, PhD and Anna Dominov, LSW, Holocaust Community Services 1st Wednesday of every month. Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004	Holocaust Community Services 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D. Yonit.Hoffman@cje.net 773.508.1004 http://www.cje.net/supportive-resources/holocaust-community-service
Thursday, January 6, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm	Family Caregivers Support Group Support Groups , Weinberg Led by Jaclyn Abramson, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT Family Caregivers Support group for all family members who are providing care for someone with dementia. Led by Jaclyn Abramson, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT.	Weinberg Community for Senior Living 1551 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 United States Map It	Jaclyn Abramson, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT jaclyn.abramson@cje.net 847.236.7826 http://weinbergcommunity.net
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm	Living Life Through Loss—Tamarisk North Shore Support Groups “Death ends a life, not a relationship.” This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life. Group members will Learn how to cope with grief and loss. Share experiences with others in an emotionally safe and confidential environment. Meet in person with COVID-19 protocols in place. Registration required. Contact the group leader for a screening conversation, and to register, prior to attending: David Rosenblatt, LCSW at 773.508.1129.	Tamarisk North Shore 1627 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 United States Map It	David Rosenblatt, LCSW 773.508.1129. http://www.cje.net/counseling
Friday, January 14, 2022 10:00am - 12:00pm	Russian Tea Time (Wheeling)—Zoom Sessions HCS Groups , Support Groups This group is currently full and closed to new members. Virtual Group led by Maya Gumirov, L.P.C., N.C.C., Holocaust Community Services and Irina Polishchuk, Resource Specialist, Russian Programs. Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors. For more information: 773.508.1004 or 773.428.3058	Holocaust Community Services Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center 199 North First Street Wheeling, IL 60090 United States Map It	773.508.1004 https://www.cje.net/supportive-resources/holocaust-community-services
Monday, January 17, 2022 11:00am - 12:30pm	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. 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, January 19, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm	Living Life Through Loss—Zoom Sessions Support Groups This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life. A bereavement support group held virtually via Zoom. Led by Chloe Gremaud, LCSW, 773.508.1698 Registration required: 773.508.1698	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Chloe Gremaud, LCSW 773.508.1698 http://www.cje.net/counseling