Building Community, Sharing Support
Joining a Parkinson’s support group is a powerful way to connect with others who understand your experience, learn more about Parkinson’s disease, and discover practical ways to manage the challenges of living with PD. APDA offers free Parkinson’s support groups across Illinois for individuals at every stage of the journey, including:
- People newly diagnosed with PD
- Individuals who have been living with PD for many years
- People with young-onset PD
- Care partners, family members, and loved ones
Our support groups meet both in person at locations throughout Illinois and virtually via Zoom, making it easy to find an option that fits your schedule and comfort level. All APDA support groups are led by trained.
National APDA Women’s Support Group
Join a welcoming, supportive space created just for women living with Parkinson’s disease, where you can connect with others who truly understand.
This support group offers an opportunity to share experiences, explore ways to maintain quality of life, and build resilience and a sense of purpose in a compassionate environment. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with Parkinson’s for years, you are invited to find strength in community. This group is facilitated by Elizabeth Van Roten, MSW, LCSW.
This support group meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 5 PM Central Time. To register, email Elizabeth at pdsupportgroup@gmail.com
Northern Illinois Support Groups
| City/County | Day & Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora (Kane County) | Monthly 1st Tuesday 10:30 am | Waterford Place 1310 Waterford Dr. Aurora, IL 60504 |
| Aurora (Kane County) Care Partners Only | Monthly 3rd Tuesday 10:30 am | Waterford Place 1310 Waterford Dr. Aurora, IL 60504 |
| Carbondale (Jackson County) | Monthly 1st Wednesday 1:00 pm | Prairie Living at Chautauqua 955 Villa Ct. Carbondale, IL 62901 |
| Champaign (Champaign County) | Weekly Every Monday 10:00 am | Savoy United Methodist Church 3002 W Old Church Rd. Champaign, IL 61822 |
| Chicago (Cook County) Virtual PD Support Group | Monthly 4th Tuesday 11:00 am Group Does Not Meet in June, July or August | APDA Information & Referral Center at University of Chicago Click HERE to register for this group. |
| Chicago (Cook County) Virtual Group Men Only | Monthly 1st Tuesday 11:00 am | APDA Information & Referral Center at University of Chicago Click HERE to register for this group. |
| Glen Ellyn (DuPage County) | Monthly 3rd Monday 7-8:30 pm | Movement Revolution Glen Ellyn 3S012 Illinois 53 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 |
| Glenview (Cook County) | Monthly 2nd Tuesday 11:00 am | Endeaver Health Ambulatory Care Center Hospital Room 3 and F 2180 Pfingsten Rd. Glenview, IL 60026 |
| Jacksonville (Morgan County) Virtual Group | Monthly 1st Wednesday 1:00 pm | Virtual via Zoom |
| Maywood (Cook County) | Monthly 1st Monday 2:00 pm | Loyola Outpatient Center 2160 S. First Ave. Maywood, IL 60153 |
| Normal (McLean County) | Monthly 3rd Tuesday 1:00 pm | The Activity and Recreational Center (The ARC) 600 East Willow Street Normal, Illinois 61761 |
| North Utica (LaSalle County) | Monthly 1st Monday 1:30 – 3 pm | Utica Fire Station 2945 N IL 178 North Utica, IL 61373 |
| Northbrook (Cook County) | Monthly 4th Monday 10:00 am | Covenant Living of Northbrook Town Center Building 2625 Techny Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062 |
| Northfield (Cook County) | Monthly 2nd and 4th Wednesday 2:00 -3:00 | North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road Northfield, IL 60093 |
Central & Southern Illinois Support Groups
| City/County | Day & Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Alton (Madison County) | Monthly 2nd Wednesday 1:00 pm | Senior Services Plus (Main Building) Senior Services Plus 2603 N. Rogers Ave. Alton, IL 62002 |
| Alton (Madison County) Care Partners Only | Monthly 2nd Tuesday 2:00 pm | Senior Services Plus (Main Building) Senior Services Plus 2603 N. Rogers Ave. Alton, IL 62002 |
| Belleville (St. Clair County) | Monthly 3rd Monday 1:30 pm | SWIC’s Programs and Services For Older Persons Older Adult and Caregiver Counseling Program 201 N. Church St. Belleville, IL 62220 |
| Carlinville (Macoupin County) | Monthly 4th Tuesday 11:00 am | Carlinville Area Hospital 20613 N Broad St. Carlinville, IL 62626 |
| Centralia (Marion County) | Monthly 2nd Wednesday 2:00 pm | Heritage Woods of Centralia 2049 E McCord St. Centralia, IL 62801 |
| Decatur (Macon County) | Monthly 3rd Thursday 1:30 pm | Westminster Church 1380 W. Main Decatur, IL 62522 |
| Edwardsville (Madison County) | Monthly 1st Tuesday 2:00 pm | Edwardsville YMCA Niebur Center 1200 Esic Dr. Edwardsville, IL 62025 |
| Greenville (Bond County) | Monthly 2nd Tuesday 1:00 pm | Bond County Senior Citizens 1001 E Harris Ave. Greenville, IL 62246 |
| Highland (Madison County) | Monthly 4th Wednesday 2:00 pm | St. Joseph’s Hospital – Sullivan Conference Room 12866 Troxler Ave. Highland, IL 62249 |
| Okawville (Washington County) | Monthly 1st Tuesday 6:00 pm | St. Peter’s UCC Church Hall 106 Church St. Okawville, IL 62271 |
| Quincy (Adams County) | Monthly 2nd Saturday 10 am – 12 pm | Quincy Library 526 Jersey St. Quincy, Il 62301 |
| Springfield (Sangamon County) | Monthly 4th Friday 1:30 pm | Chatham United Methodist 104 W Chestnut St. Chatham IL 62629 |
*Springfield (Sangamon County) All attendees must contact the leader via email at joyofmovement2@gmail.com each month to let them know if they will be attending.
Other Illinois & Indiana Support & Resources
Non-APDA Affiliated Illinois Support Groups
Arlington Heights, IL
Korean American Support Group
Monthly 2nd Saturdays 10 am-Noon
Arlington Heights Senior Center)1801 W. Central Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Contact: Sunghee Park, 630-667-3209 or sunghee101@gmail.com
Parkinson’s Club of Arlington Heights
Monthly 2nd Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm
1801 W. Central Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Contact: 847-253-5532
Chicago, IL
Monthly 1st Wednesdays 3:00 pm
Northwestern, This is an virtual/online group. Once registered, you will be given information to join the group.
Contact: movementdisorders@nm.org
For Care Partners Only
Monthly 2nd Wednesdays 2:00 pm
This is a virtual/online group. Once registered, you will be given information to join the group.
Contact: movementdisorders@nm.org
Dixon, IL
Monthly 2nd Thursdays 1:00-2:30 pm
KSB Hospital, Town Square Center
102 S. Hennepin Avenue
Dixon, IL 61021
Use Parking Lot Entrance on 2nd St.
Contact: Megan 815-285-5591 or ahilliard@ksbhospital.com
Effingham, IL
Monthly last Wednesday 1:00 pm
Effingham Library
200 N 3rd St
Effingham, IL 62401
Contact: Jessica Mottashed 618-322-5478 or jessica.mottashed@hshs.org
Oak Park, IL
Monthly 2nd Saturdays 9:30 am to Noon – No meeting in August
Oak Park Hospital
520 S. Maple Avenue – 2nd Floor
Oak Park, IL 60304
Contact: Lucia Blasucci, RN 312-563-2900 lucia_blasucci@rush.edu
Peoria, IL
Monthly 1st Saturday 1:30-3:30pm *No meetings on Holidays/Holiday Weekends*
OSF Center for Health
5114 N. Glen Park Place
Peoria, IL 61614
Contact: contact@cipdsupportgroup.org
Spring Valley, IL
Monthly 1st Mondays 1:30 – 3:30pm
St. Margaret’s Hospital
600 E. 1st Street
Spring Valley, IL 61362
Contact: 815-434-7114 or mikesue72@sbcglobal.net
Winfield, IL
Monthly 2nd Thursdays 10:30 am
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
25 North Winfield Road Conference Center, BedTower Conference Room
Winfield, IL 60190
Register at 630.933.4234, Registration is encouraged
Contact: Debra Crystal 630-933-4234 or Debra.crystal@cadencehealth.org
Peoria, IL, Young Onset Support Group
When: Meets 3rd Wednesday at 3:30 pm
Meeting at Panera’s, 2515 W. Lake Street (Westlake), Peoria, IL 60515
Barb Halleen -309.699.7934, peoriapdgroup@comcast.net
Evansville, IN
Second Wednesday of the month 6-8P.M.
Location: 5130 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Contact: (812) 477-7816
Goshen, IN
Monthly 4th Thursday 10am
Greencroft Senior Center, 1820 Greencroft Blvd., Goshen, IN 46526
Contact: 574-537-4000
Merrillville, IN
For information, call 219-738-4926
Southlake Campus, Pavilion B, 1st Floor Conference Room, 200 E. 89th Ave, Merrillville
12 noon to 1:30 pm • The third Monday of every month.
Munster, IN
Second Wednesday Monthly 1-3pm
Board Room Second floor –901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, IN 46321
Andrea Dance – 219-663-5953, andreaaha222@sbcglobal.net
Warsaw, IN
2nd Friday of the month at 6:30pm-7:30P.M
Warsaw Parkinson’s, Support Group Kosciusko Community Hospital, 2101 Dubois Drive Warsaw, IN 46580, The Administration Building Pam: 1-574-370-5709
West Lafayette, IN
Meeting: On the third Thursday most months from 5-6
BoxFit Lafayette when we are back to being in person. The address is 3540 SR 38 E, Suite 202, Lafayette, IN 47905.
Jessica Huber – 765-494-3796, jhuber@purdue.edu
Sandy Snyder at 765-494-6488
Indianapolis, IN, Young Onset Support Group
Monthly, 4th Thursdays, 6:30-8pm
Young Parkinsons of Indiana
Allisonville Christian Church, 7701 N. Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Paula Tomlin – 317-570-0545, ptomlin3@comcast.net