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    • April 9, 2014 at 6:24 pm
    holdthresh
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    Does anyone know of melanoma support groups in Chicago or Chicagoland?

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      • April 9, 2014 at 6:35 pm
      JC
      Participant

      I don't know if these are melanoma specific, but there is the Cancer Wellness Center (Northbrook, Grayslake) that has support groups and free counseling services, and there is also Gilda's Club Chicago which offers free programs, including cancer support groups, for people living with cancer and their families and friends.  Probably some hospitals have groups if you contact their social workers, etc…  Perhaps some Chicago based melanoma charities such as Skin of Steel might also have some resources or know of groups

      • April 9, 2014 at 6:35 pm
      JC
      Participant

      I don't know if these are melanoma specific, but there is the Cancer Wellness Center (Northbrook, Grayslake) that has support groups and free counseling services, and there is also Gilda's Club Chicago which offers free programs, including cancer support groups, for people living with cancer and their families and friends.  Probably some hospitals have groups if you contact their social workers, etc…  Perhaps some Chicago based melanoma charities such as Skin of Steel might also have some resources or know of groups

      • April 9, 2014 at 6:35 pm
      JC
      Participant

      I don't know if these are melanoma specific, but there is the Cancer Wellness Center (Northbrook, Grayslake) that has support groups and free counseling services, and there is also Gilda's Club Chicago which offers free programs, including cancer support groups, for people living with cancer and their families and friends.  Probably some hospitals have groups if you contact their social workers, etc…  Perhaps some Chicago based melanoma charities such as Skin of Steel might also have some resources or know of groups

        • April 9, 2014 at 6:36 pm
        JC
        Participant

        There are groups such as Immerman's Angels that match people with mentors, etc. . all free of charge

        • April 9, 2014 at 6:36 pm
        JC
        Participant

        There are groups such as Immerman's Angels that match people with mentors, etc. . all free of charge

        • April 9, 2014 at 6:36 pm
        JC
        Participant

        There are groups such as Immerman's Angels that match people with mentors, etc. . all free of charge

      • April 9, 2014 at 6:45 pm
      PhoebeB
      Participant

      The Affiliate Directory for Cancer Support Communities lists GC Chicago at 312.464.9900.  Its supposed to be a state listing of support groups available.  There is also a state social work representative who should have a list of available support groups: Maureen Ann Brinkman, LCSW, OSW-C, 630-352-5408 or email at maureenbrinkman@cdh.org.  Hope this helps.

      • April 9, 2014 at 6:45 pm
      PhoebeB
      Participant

      The Affiliate Directory for Cancer Support Communities lists GC Chicago at 312.464.9900.  Its supposed to be a state listing of support groups available.  There is also a state social work representative who should have a list of available support groups: Maureen Ann Brinkman, LCSW, OSW-C, 630-352-5408 or email at maureenbrinkman@cdh.org.  Hope this helps.

      • April 9, 2014 at 6:45 pm
      PhoebeB
      Participant

      The Affiliate Directory for Cancer Support Communities lists GC Chicago at 312.464.9900.  Its supposed to be a state listing of support groups available.  There is also a state social work representative who should have a list of available support groups: Maureen Ann Brinkman, LCSW, OSW-C, 630-352-5408 or email at maureenbrinkman@cdh.org.  Hope this helps.

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