Support Groups

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital hosts and facilitates a number of support groups to help people gain the support, advice and understanding of others who are in similar situations or circumstance. All interested individuals, including survivors, patients, caregivers as well as family and friends, are encouraged to attend our support groups in order to exchange mutual support with others who face the same or similar challenges.

Alzheimer’s Support Group
This free support group meets in the Westmoreland Nursing Center Library, 660 N. Westmoreland Rd., Lake Forest. Registration is not required, and all are welcome. For more information, please call (847) 535-6764.

1st Thursday of each month, 2:00 to 3:00pm
1st Thursday of each month, 6:30 to 7:30pm

Bereavement & Grief
This free support group addresses how to cope with common symptoms of grief, and is held at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, 660 N. Westmoreland Rd. For more information or to register, please call Heartland Hospice at (847) 991-0176.

1st Wednesday of each month, 3:30 to 5:00pm
3rd Wednesday of each month, 3:30 to 5:00pm

Freedom From Smoking® Smoking Cessation Program
The American Lung Association's popular smoking cessation program is now at Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center. Millions of people have quit smoking, and you can do it, too!

Ongoing dates and times
Call Jennifer Labovitz or Laura Bookman at (847) 535-7071 for fee

National Stuttering Association Support Group
This free support group provides emotional support and encouragement to people who stutter. Meets in the Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Cafeteria, Meeting Room #2, 660 N. Westmoreland Rd. For more information, please call Art Struss at (847) 970-5067.

1st Thursday of each month, 7:00 to 9:00pm

Resolve Through Sharing (R.T.S.) Bereavement Services
Free support group for parents who have lost babies. Meets in the Hunter Family Center for Women's Health at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, 660 N. Westmoreland Rd. For more information, please call Jennifer Forsman at (847) 535-6336.

3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 to 9:00pm

Surviving Motherhood 1 & 2
New mothers and their babies are invited to this forum to share and learn coping strategies. Topics include:

Infant feedings
Sleep patterns
Changing family relationships
Other areas of concern

"Surviving Motherhood 1" is for babies 2 weeks to 6 months old. "Surviving Motherhood 2" is for babies 6 to 18 months old.

Register after the birth of your baby. This free class is for any mother of a new baby looking for support or wishing to network with other mothers. For more information or to join this group, please email childbirthed@lfh.org or call (847) 535-6182.

Once a month, various locations, 10:00am to 12:00pm

WomenHeart
In partnership with Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Every woman has a different experience living with heart disease. Come and share yours with someone who really understands your thoughts, concerns and feelings — this support group is for women who have been there. Meets in Conference Rooms B/C at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, 660 N. Westmoreland Dr. For more information, please call Debbie Dunn, WomenHeart Spokesperson at (847) 987-8074, or visit womenheart.org.

3rd Thursday of each month (except July), 6:30 to 8:00pm