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Listing: Support Groups at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

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Sep 30, 2025

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This page offers a variety of support resources for individuals living with health conditions such as brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and substance use challenges. It includes links to online and in-person support groups, peer-led conversations, and recovery communities.
 
Groups are designed to help people connect, share experiences, and find encouragement. Some are moderated by healthcare professionals, while others are peer-led. Meetings may take place online via Zoom or in person at locations like the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Outpatient clinic in Burr Ridge. These resources are meant to support emotional well-being, recovery, and community building. 
 
For more details or to join a group, contact information is provided for each listing.

 

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
AA - Online  Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous
This site connects people to AA meetings held online, including video, phone, email, and chat formats. It helps individuals find support for recovery from alcohol use no matter where they are.
No phone number listed

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Online Conversation Support Group
Come join us for a monthly online group, especially for individuals with acquired brain injury and cognitive or communication challenges. 
This group is for individuals who:  have an acquired brain injury (for example, stroke or traumatic brain injury); experience cognitive-communication challenges (but do NOT have aphasia), and are motivated to listen to, share, and build community with other participants
We meet monthly online via ZOOM on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 3:30-4:30 PM
Contact Rachel Hitch, rhitch@sralab.org or Victoria Patterson vpatterson@sralab.org or Jaclyn Schneider jschneid02@sralab.org  for information on how to participate.

Brain Health and Recovery Group - Burr Ridge
This group is open to former and current patients and their families who have experienced brain injury or stroke. It's a place for sharing, caring, and learning with an educational focus including guest speakers.
Date: The first Tuesday of each month
Time: 4:00 - 5:30pm.
Place: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab - Burr Ridge Day Rehab, 7600 South County Line Road. Burr Ridge, IL 60527, North Day Rehab Entrance

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Support group with open meeting for persons who have Multiple Sclerosis and their family members. The group meets online every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM Central Time. 
Contact Roberta Winter, rwinter@sralab.org for link and to be placed on the mailing list. 

Parkinson's Works - Employment Support Group
The purpose of the “Parkinson’s Works” Peer Support Group is to develop a sense of community among people with Parkinson’s who may share similar experiences in the workplace or job-searching process. Moderated by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor who specializes in Vocational Rehabilitation at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
When: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month
Time: 4:40-5:40 pm
Where: Virtually via Zoom
Please contact Eric Espinoza eespinoz02@sralab.org for link

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This content is for informational purposes only and may not be comprehensive. Information contained does not imply an endorsement from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, and does not replace the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.  See here  for further details.© Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago)
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