Some addiction recovery support groups are meeting in person again, while others remain online.
Below is a list of peer support recovery groups that met in Jewish communal locations prior to covid restrictions; meeting status (in person, on Zoom, or hybrid) is listed after the meeting day. As meeting status continues to change, we encourage you to contact the group at the phone number or email in each listing to ensure the information is correct and to let us know of any updates.
Meetings are Closed (only those currently or considering working the program may attend) unless identified as Open (anyone interested in that program may attend). For more information, to update meeting information, or to add a group to the list, contact Beth Fishman PhD at JCFS Chicago addiction services by email or call 847.745.5422. This list is also available as a printable document.
AA – Alcoholics Anonymous
AlAnon and Alateen – Al-Anon Family Groups
FA – Families Anonymous
OA – Overeaters Anonymous
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Sunday: Hybrid
6:30 – 7:30pm
Congregation Etz Chaim
1710 S Highland Ave, Lombard
Zoom Meeting: ID: 819 7554 3024
Passcode: 627200
Monday - Friday: In person
12:00 – 1:00pm
Temple Jeremiah
937 Happ Rd., Northfield
847.441.5760
Monday: In person
7:30 – 8:30pm
The ARK
6450 N. California Ave Chicago
773.973.1000 x238 (Rabbi Tenenbaum)
Wednesday: Hybrid
6–7pm
North Shore Congregation Israel
1185 Sheridan Rd., Glencoe
Family room south end of building
847.738.1919
Zoom Meeting ID: 4190351492
Thursday: Zoom
7:30–8:30pm
(previously hosted in person at Chabad of Northbrook)
Big Book Study Meeting
Contact for Zoom link: 847.687.7067
Thursday: Hybrid
8:00 – 9:00 pm
Congregation Beth Shalom
772 W. 5th Ave., Naperville
Men’s Meeting (in library)
Zoom Meeting ID: 446 646 271
Password: 111
ALATEEN
Tuesday: In person
7-8pm
Temple Jeremiah
937 Happ Rd., Northfield
847.441.5760
FAMILIES ANONYMOUS
Tuesday: Hybrid
7–8:30pm
North Shore Congregation Israel
1185 Sheridan Rd., Glencoe
Family room south end of building
847.738.1919 or 847.651.7100
Zoom Meeting ID: 4190351492
Wednesday: In Person
7-8:30pm
Temple Jeremiah ("FA Winnetka")
937 Happ Rd., Northfield, Rm 107/108
Contact: Carjaz@aol.com or 847.721.1951
Open meeting: COVID vaccine required
AL-ANON
Sunday: In Person
6:30-7:30pm
Congregation Etz Chaim
1710 S. Highland Ave, Lombard
630.627.3912
Tuesday: Zoom
10–11am
(Previously hosted in person at Temple Sholom)
773.525.4707
Zoom Meeting ID: 874-6716-4534
Password: 765462
Tuesday: In Person
7-8pm
Temple Jeremiah
937 Happ Rd., Northfield
847.441.5760
Thursday: Zoom
7:30–8:30pm
(Previously hosted in person at Anshe Emet Synagogue)
773.281.1423
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86534625371?pwd=dHhBRTY1MjRpUmVTdyswU1pxNGZFQT09
Password: LoisWilson
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Monday: Zoom
10–11am
(Previously hosted in person at Congregation Beth Shalom)
847.343.0818
Zoom meeting ID 348592801
Password: OA
JACS: Zoom
3rd Wednesday of each month
7:30-8:30pm
Email for Zoom link:
JACSCHICAGO@gmail.com
JACS is an independent, peer-led meeting for Jews in recovery. JACS gives Jews a time and place to support each other in their recovery journeys.
Orthodox/Frum Community Meeting
Tuesdays: In person
8:00 – 9:00 pm
Upward Community
3357 W. Peterson Ave
Entrance on Central Park
soberjewchicago@gmail.com
“12-Step style” meeting for those in/around the Orthodox/Frum community who are seeking recovery or in recovery from any substance use.
Anonymity strictly observed.
https://www.recoverychevra.org/