Community Resources

Families Anonymous is a 12-Step fellowship for the families and friends who have known a feeling of desperation concerning the destructive behavior of someone very near to them, whether caused by drugs, alcohol, or related behavioral problems. Local meetings at St. Jude School in New Lenox, Mondays at 7:30 p.m.

Resources and support designed to improve the quality of the life for family caregivers and the people who receive their care.

Information, assistance, and classes to support caregivers. The Family Caregiver Support Group meets the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group meets the first Thursday of the month from 9 -10:30 a.m.

Alcohol/drug evaluations, DUI/Risk Education, Outpatient Treatment.

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The Family Trauma Advocacy Program is a non-profit, hospital/community-based program that utilizes trained volunteers to offer support to families who have lost a loved one to a violent death. The program is offered free of charge to these families.

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Free driver education program with practice tests.

Twelve-step program for people who have a gambling problem. Visit the online meeting locator to find a meeting near you.

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Gateway is an in-network provider for most health insurance plans and accepts self-pay.

Girl Scouting build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the word a better place.

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Support group for relatives raising children in the area. Please call Linda Yott-Wills for date and times of group meetings.

GRASP organizes groups and online resources for people on the spectrum of autism disorders. GRASP’s mission is to improve the lives of adults and teens on the autism spectrum through community outreach, peer supports, education, and advocacy. Find a group at our website.

GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. Find a group at the website.