Support Groups

JCFS Chicago offers a full calendar of events, trainings, lectures and presentations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, and other programs each month.

Many of our support groups, workshops, trainings, and events have moved to an online format. Check out our calendar for details.

For more information, please contact the individual whose name is listed with an event on our calendar, or call 855.275.5237 (855.ASK.JCFS).

Date Event Location Contact
Support Groups

4th Wednesday of each month
7-8:30pm

Support Groups

Please join us for an in-person monthly grief support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. The group meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 pm and is co-sponsored by Temple Beth-El in Northbrook.

Support Groups

3610 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
United States

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Support Groups
Leah Shefsky
847.745.5404

Please contact Leah Shefsky to register.

Support Groups

10:30am-12pm

Support Groups

This drop-in grief support group is for older adults who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner within the last two years. The group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30am -12:00 pm. Supported by the Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss. For more information and to receive the Zoom link, please contact Marsha Raynes, LCSW.

Support Groups
Support Groups
Marsha Raynes
847.745.5408

For more information and to receive the Zoom link, please contact Marsha Raynes, LCSW.

Support Groups

7-8pm

Support Groups

A free monthly drop-in group for adults in the Jewish community and beyond who are navigating the world after the loss of a loved one to suicide.

The group is held online.  Please contact Tracey Kite for the Zoom link and to ensure your ability to access the event.

Co-led by experienced clinicians Tracey Kite, LCSW and Wendy Dolin, LCSW, a survivor of suicide loss.

Support Groups
Support Groups
Tracey Kite
773.467.3810
Support Groups

2-3pm

Support Groups

For older adults who are grieving the loss of an adult child. This group is being run in partnership with the Chicago Mitzvah Campaign beginning October 11 and will meet for the following 6 weeks on Wednesdays from 2pm-3pm.

Please contact Leah Shefsky to register.

Support Groups

Chicago Mitzvah Campaign
2757 W Pratt Blvd
Chicago, IL 60645
United States

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Support Groups
Leah Shefsky
847.745.5405
Support Groups

10:30am-12pm

Support Groups

This drop-in grief support group is for older adults who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner within the last two years. The group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30am -12:00 pm. Supported by the Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss. For more information and to receive the Zoom link, please contact Marsha Raynes, LCSW.

Support Groups
Support Groups
Marsha Raynes
847.745.5408

For more information and to receive the Zoom link, please contact Marsha Raynes, LCSW.

Support Groups
Support Groups

It's not a club anyone wants to be a part of, but if you are a person in their 20s or 30s who has lost a parent, sibling, or partner, sometimes it's good to be with people who get it.

Co-sponsored by Mishkan Chicago, Base Hillel, and JCFS, this group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month to share memories of our loved ones and discuss our experiences of grief in a supportive space.

Time for each session is as follows:

Support Groups
Support Groups
Leah Shefsky
847.745.5404
Support Groups

2-3pm

Support Groups

For older adults who are grieving the loss of an adult child. This group is being run in partnership with the Chicago Mitzvah Campaign beginning October 11 and will meet for the following 6 weeks on Wednesdays from 2pm-3pm.

Please contact Leah Shefsky to register.

Support Groups

Chicago Mitzvah Campaign
2757 W Pratt Blvd
Chicago, IL 60645
United States

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Support Groups
Leah Shefsky
847.745.5405
Support Groups

4th Monday of each month
7:30-9:00pm

Support Groups

Please join us for a virtual monthly grief support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. The group meets on the 4th Monday of each month from 7:30-9:00 pm and is co-sponsored by Anshe Emet Synagogue, Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel, Emanuel Congregation, Mishkan Chicago, Chicago Sinai Congregation, and Temple Sholom of Chicago.

Support Groups
Support Groups
Leah Shefsky
847.745.5404

Please contact Leah Shefsky to register.

Support Groups

4th Wednesday of each month
7-8:30pm

Support Groups

Please join us for an in-person monthly grief support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. The group meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 pm and is co-sponsored by Temple Beth-El in Northbrook.

Support Groups

3610 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
United States

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Support Groups
Leah Shefsky
847.745.5404

Please contact Leah Shefsky to register.

Support Groups

2-3pm

Support Groups

For older adults who are grieving the loss of an adult child. This group is being run in partnership with the Chicago Mitzvah Campaign beginning October 11 and will meet for the following 6 weeks on Wednesdays from 2pm-3pm.

Please contact Leah Shefsky to register.

Support Groups

Chicago Mitzvah Campaign
2757 W Pratt Blvd
Chicago, IL 60645
United States

View Map
Support Groups
Leah Shefsky
847.745.5405