Alcohol Addiction Support Meetings

Marion County Residents – Local, Regional & Online

Marion County offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings and access to recovery support through treatment providers, churches, and statewide organizations. Residents can also participate in free virtual meetings available 24 hours a day.

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Peer Recovery Meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Website: https://www.aa.org

Meeting Finder: https://www.aa.org/find-aa

Services

• Twelve-Step recovery meetings

• Daily in-person meetings

• Online meetings

• Sponsor support

• Men's and women's meetings

• Newcomer meetings

• Big Book study

• Speaker meetings

Local Meetings

• Salem

• Centralia

• Mt. Vernon

• Carlyle

• Nashville

• Marion

• Nearby communities throughout Southern Illinois

Online Intergroup Alcoholics Anonymous

Website: https://aa-intergroup.org

Services

• 24/7 online AA meetings

• International meetings

• Video meetings

• Phone meetings

• Spanish-language meetings

• LGBTQIA+ meetings

• Young adult meetings

Family Support

Al-Anon Family Groups

Phone: 757-563-1600

Website: https://al-anon.org

Services

• Support for families and friends

• Peer support meetings

• Virtual meetings

• Parent support

• Spouse and partner support

Alateen

Website: https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen

Services

• Support for teens affected by someone else's drinking

• Peer support

• Online meetings

• Family recovery

Evidence-Based Recovery

SMART Recovery

Website: https://smartrecovery.org

Services

• Alcohol recovery meetings

• Science-based recovery

• Family & Friends meetings

• Daily online meetings

• Recovery tools

• Goal setting and relapse prevention

Recovery Dharma

Website: https://recoverydharma.org

Services

• Meditation-based recovery

• Alcohol recovery

• Mindfulness

• Peer support

• Online meetings

LifeRing Secular Recovery

Website: https://lifering.org

Services

• Secular recovery meetings

• Peer support

• Online meetings

• Self-empowerment approach

Women for Sobriety

Phone: 215-536-8026

Website: https://womenforsobriety.org

Services

• Women's recovery meetings

• Online support groups

• Peer encouragement

• Self-esteem and emotional wellness

Faith-Based Recovery

Celebrate Recovery

Website: https://www.celebraterecovery.com

Services

• Alcohol addiction recovery

• Substance use recovery

• Family support

• Christian recovery program

• Weekly meetings

Nearby Meetings

• Salem

• Centralia

• Mt. Vernon

• O'Fallon

• Belleville

Professional Recovery Support

Illinois Helpline

Phone: 833-234-6343

Website: https://helplineil.org

Services

• Treatment referrals

• Detox referrals

• Outpatient treatment

• Residential treatment

• Recovery support

• Mental health referrals

• Available 24/7

Illinois Department of Human Services – Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery

Phone: 866-213-0548

Website: https://www.dhs.state.il.us

Services

• Licensed treatment provider directory

• Recovery resources

• Prevention education

• Community referrals

SAMHSA National Helpline

Phone: 800-662-4357 (800-662-HELP)

Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Services

• 24/7 confidential treatment referrals

• Alcohol use disorder resources

• Substance use treatment

• Mental health referrals

• Available in English and Spanish

Recovery Community Support

In The Rooms

Website: https://www.intherooms.com

Services

• Online recovery meetings

• AA meetings

• Recovery community

• Peer support

• Specialty recovery groups

Tempest Recovery

Website: https://www.jointempest.com

Services

• Alcohol recovery community

• Online peer support

• Coaching

• Educational resources

Veterans Recovery

VA Substance Use Disorder Program

Website: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use

Phone: Contact your local VA Medical Center

Services

• Alcohol treatment

• Recovery groups

• Counseling

• Medication-assisted treatment (when appropriate)

• Veteran-specific services

Crisis & Immediate Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or Text: 988

Website: https://988lifeline.org

Services

• 24/7 crisis support

• Suicide prevention

• Mental health crisis counseling

• Connections to local resources

Black / African American Support

Marion County Residents – Local, Regional & Online

Marion County does not currently have a verified Black or African American peer support group. However, residents have access to numerous culturally responsive virtual support groups and national organizations.

AAKOMA Project

Website: https://www.aakomaproject.org

Services

• Black youth mental health

• Parent support

• Trauma support

• Anxiety and depression support

• Community education

• Online resources

BEAM (Black Emotional & Mental Health Collective)

Website: https://beam.community

Services

• Black healing circles

• Community healing

• Grief support

• Trauma recovery

• LGBTQIA+ affirming support

• Wellness workshops

• Virtual programs

Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice

Website: https://cssj.org

Services

• Support for survivors of violent crime

• Homicide survivor resources

• Community violence support

• Trauma-informed peer support

• Advocacy

The Loveland Foundation

Website: https://thelovelandfoundation.org

Services

• Therapy funding for Black women and girls

• Mental health resources

• Wellness education

• Community support

Homicide & Gun Violence Loss Support

Homicide Survivors, Inc.

Phone: 314-935-4610

Website: https://www.homicidesurvivors.org

Services

• Families of homicide victims

• Grief counseling

• Survivor support groups

• Peer support

• Resource referrals

Notes: Based in St. Louis and serves families throughout the region, including Southern Illinois.

Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)

Phone: 513-721-5683

Website: https://pomc.org

Services

• Parents grieving the loss of a child

• Adult sibling support

• Family support

• Virtual meetings

• Local chapters

Closest Chapter: St. Louis

Everytown Survivor Network

Website: https://www.everytownsupportfund.org/survivor-network

Services

• Gun violence survivor support

• Peer connections

• Family support

• Community healing

• Virtual programming

Black Maternal Health & Pregnancy Loss

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Phone: 800-944-4773

Website: https://www.postpartum.net

Services

• Black Moms Connect

• Pregnancy support

• Pregnancy loss

• Miscarriage support

• Pregnancy after loss

• Weekly virtual meetings

Black Mamas Matter Alliance

Website: https://blackmamasmatter.org

Services

• Black maternal mental health

• Birth trauma support

• Pregnancy loss education

• Advocacy

• Community resources

Sisters in Loss

Website: https://sistersinloss.com

Services

• Miscarriage support

• Stillbirth support

• Infant loss support

• Pregnancy after loss

• Weekly virtual support

• Podcast and education

Black LGBTQIA+ Support

BEAM

Website: https://beam.community

Services

• LGBTQIA+ affirming healing circles

• Trauma recovery

• Community support

• Wellness education

The Trevor Project

Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org

Services

• LGBTQIA+ youth support

• TrevorSpace community

• Crisis counseling

• Identity support

Black Men's Mental Health

Black Men Heal

Website: https://blackmenheal.org

Services

• Therapy resources

• Peer support

• Mental health education

• Community wellness

Therapy for Black Men

Website: https://therapyforblackmen.org

Services

• Therapist directory

• Peer support

• Educational resources

• Mental wellness

The Confess Project of America

Website: https://theconfessprojectofamerica.org

Services

• Black men's mental health

• Peer conversations

• Community outreach

• Wellness education

• Resource referrals

Black Women's Mental Health

Therapy for Black Girls

Website: https://therapyforblackgirls.com

Services

• Mental health education

• Therapist directory

• Community resources

• Podcast

• Wellness information

Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness

Website: https://www.sistaafya.com

Services

• Therapy

• Support groups

• Wellness workshops

• Black women's mental health

• Virtual programming

Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation

Website: https://borislhensonfoundation.org

Services

• Mental health education

• Community wellness

• Therapist resources

• Scholarships

• Advocacy

Marion County Government Meetings & Public Meetings

Marion County Board

Location: Marion County Courthouse, Room 302

Address: 100 E. Main St., Salem, IL 62881

Regular Meetings:

• 4th Tuesday of each month

• 6:30 PM

Website:
Marion County Calendar & Meetings

Agendas & Minutes:
Marion County Agendas & Minutes

Salem City Council

Location: Salem City Hall

Address:
101 S. Broadway Ave.
Salem, IL 62881

Phone:
618-548-2222

Typical Meeting Schedule

• 1st Monday of each month

• 6:00 PM

• (Check agenda for holiday changes.)

Centralia City Council

Location: Centralia City Hall

Phone:
618-533-7625

Typical Meeting Schedule

• 2nd and 4th Monday of each month

• 6:00 PM

• Public comments accepted.

Kinmundy City Council

Location: Kinmundy City Hall

Phone:
618-547-3221

Typical Meeting Schedule

• 2nd Monday each month

• 7:00 PM

• Contact City Hall to verify.

Sandoval Village Board

Location:
Village Hall / Community Building

Phone:
618-247-3411

Typical Meeting Schedule

• 1st Monday each month

• 7:00 PM

• Contact the Village Clerk to verify.

Odin Village Board

Location:
Odin Village Hall

Phone:
618-775-6710

Typical Meeting Schedule

• 1st Monday each month

• 7:00 PM

• Contact Village Hall for agenda.

Patoka Village Board

Location:
Patoka Village Hall

Phone:
618-432-5505

Typical Meeting Schedule

• 2nd Monday each month

• 7:00 PM

• Contact Village Hall to verify.

Iuka Village Board

Location:
Village Hall

Phone:
618-323-6313

Typical Meeting Schedule

• 2nd Monday each month

• 7:00 PM

• Contact Village Hall to verify.

Alma Township

Phone:
618-547-7105

Typical Meeting Schedule

• Contact Township Office

• Meeting schedule varies.

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Food Addiction Support Meetings

1. Overeaters Anonymous (OA) – Food Addiction & Compulsive Eating

12‑step support for:

• Food addiction

• Binge eating

• Compulsive overeating

• Restrictive eating

• Bulimia

• Obsession with food/weight/body image

Website: https://oa.org  

Find meetings: https://oa.org/find-a-meeting (oa.org in Bing)  

Phone: 505‑891‑2664

Daily online meetings available.

Closest in‑person meetings:

• St. Louis

• Belleville

• O’Fallon

• Springfield

2. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA)

For people addicted to food, dieting, weight obsession, and compulsive eating.

Website: https://foodaddicts.org  

Find meetings: https://foodaddicts.org/meetings  

Phone: 781‑932‑6300

Daily online meetings.

3. Food Addicts Anonymous (FAA)

Focuses on sugar, flour, and wheat addiction; compulsive overeating; binge eating.

Website: https://foodaddictsanonymous.org  

Find meetings: https://foodaddictsanonymous.org/meetings  

Phone: 772‑878‑9650

Online meetings available.

4. Compulsive Eaters Anonymous – HOW (CEA‑HOW)

Structured recovery for compulsive eating, binge eating, and food obsession.

Website: https://ceahow.org  

Find meetings: https://ceahow.org/meetings  

Phone: 310‑364‑7270

Online meetings daily.

5. Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA)

For binge eating, bulimia, compulsive overeating, and emotional eating.

Website: https://eatingdisordersanonymous.org  

Find meetings: https://eatingdisordersanonymous.org/meetings  

Email: info@eatingdisordersanonymous.org

Online meetings available.

6. Anorexics & Bulimics Anonymous (ABA)

For people struggling with binge eating, bulimia, anorexia, and food‑related compulsions.

Website: https://aba12steps.org  

Find meetings: https://aba12steps.org/meetings  

Phone: 888‑325‑2669

Online meetings available.

7. Celebrate Recovery – Food Addiction & Compulsive Behavior Groups

Faith‑based recovery for food addiction, emotional eating, binge eating, and body‑image struggles.

Website: https://www.celebraterecovery.com  

Phone: 949‑609‑8000

Closest groups:

• Centralia

• Salem

• Mt. Vernon

• O’Fallon

• Belleville

8. Recovery Dharma – Food & Eating Addiction (Meditation‑Based)

Meditation‑based recovery for compulsive eating, binge eating, and emotional eating.

Website: https://recoverydharma.org  

Online meetings daily.

9. SMART Recovery – Eating & Food Addiction Groups

Evidence‑based recovery for:

• Binge eating

• Emotional eating

• Food addiction

• Compulsive overeating

Website: https://smartrecovery.org  

Email: info@smartrecovery.org

Daily online meetings.

10. Co‑Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) – For Loved Ones of People With Eating Disorders

Support for family members affected by someone’s food addiction or eating disorder.

Website: https://coda.org  

Phone: 888‑444‑2359

Online meetings available.

11. NEDA – National Eating Disorders Association (Support & Referrals)

Not meetings, but essential for referrals to binge‑eating and food‑addiction groups.

Website: https://nationaleatingdisorders.org  

Helpline (call or text): 1‑800‑931‑2237

Gambling Support Meetings

Marion County Residents – Local, Regional & Online

Marion County does not currently have a verified Gamblers Anonymous meeting. However, residents have access to regional meetings, statewide resources, and daily virtual support groups.

Gambling Recovery

Gamblers Anonymous (GA)

Website: https://www.gamblersanonymous.org

National Helpline: 855-222-5542

Services

• Peer-led recovery meetings

• Daily online meetings

• Twelve-Step recovery

• Sponsor support

• Family recovery resources

Closest In-Person Meetings

• Belleville

• O'Fallon

• Springfield

• St. Louis

SMART Recovery

Website: https://smartrecovery.org

Services

• Gambling recovery

• Addiction recovery

• Family & Friends meetings

• Evidence-based recovery tools

• Daily online meetings

Recovery Dharma

Website: https://recoverydharma.org

Services

• Gambling recovery

• Meditation-based recovery

• Mindfulness

• Online meetings

• Peer support

Family & Loved Ones

Gam-Anon

Phone: 718-352-1671

Website: https://www.gam-anon.org

Services

• Support for spouses

• Parent support

• Family recovery

• Weekly virtual meetings

• Peer support

Illinois Gambling Resources

Illinois Council on Problem Gambling

Phone: 217-652-9611

Website: https://www.icpg.org

Services

• Gambling education

• Treatment referrals

• Prevention

• Recovery resources

• Community education

• Illinois provider referrals

Illinois Problem Gambling Helpline 

Call: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)

Text: GAMB to 833234

Website: https://www.areyoureallywinning.com

Services

• 24/7 confidential support

• Treatment referrals

• Crisis intervention

• Family support

• Illinois resources

National Council on Problem Gambling

Phone: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)

Website: https://www.ncpgambling.org

Services

• 24/7 confidential help

• Live chat

• Text support

• Treatment locator

• Family resources

Online Peer Support

GamTalk

Website: https://www.gamtalk.org

Services

• Anonymous online community

• Peer discussion forums

• Recovery support

• Live chat

• Educational resources

Faith-Based Recovery

Celebrate Recovery

Website: https://www.celebraterecovery.com

Services

• Gambling addiction recovery

• Compulsive behaviors

• Family support

• Christian recovery

• Weekly meetings

Nearby Meetings

• Salem

• Centralia

• Mt. Vernon

• O'Fallon

• Belleville

Financial Recovery

Debtors Anonymous

Phone: 800-421-2383

Website: https://debtorsanonymous.org

Services

• Financial recovery

• Debt management

• Spending recovery

• Peer support

• Virtual meetings

SMART Recovery Financial & Lifestyle Tools

Website: https://smartrecovery.org

Services

• Financial planning tools

• Lifestyle balance

• Recovery planning

• Coping skills

Additional Illinois Resource

Illinois Helpline

Phone: 833-234-6343

Website: https://helplineil.org

Services

• Gambling referrals

• Mental health referrals

• Substance use treatment

• Community resources

• 24/7 confidential assistance

Marion County, Illinois – Grief Support Meetings

LOCAL & NEARBY OPTIONS

Spero Family Services – Counseling & Wellness Center (Mt. Vernon)

Address: 107 Shiloh Drive, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: 618-242-6944
Website: https://www.sperofs.org

Services

• Individual grief counseling

• Grief and loss therapy

• Family grief counseling

• Trauma-informed counseling

• Children's and adolescent counseling

• Medicaid and most private insurance accepted

Notes: While Spero does not advertise an ongoing public grief support group, licensed therapists provide grief counseling and may offer seasonal groups or refer clients to local bereavement programs. (Spero Family Services)

Community Resource Center (CRC)

Salem Office
Phone: 618-548-2181

Centralia Office
Phone: 618-533-1391

Website: https://www.communityresourcecenteril.org

Services

• Individual grief counseling

• Trauma counseling

• Mental health therapy

• Referrals to regional grief support groups

Notes: CRC does not currently advertise recurring open grief-support meetings but provides counseling and referrals.

Local Churches (Marion County)

Many churches provide pastoral grief support, widow ministries, or short-term bereavement groups. Call ahead for schedules.

• Grace United Methodist Church – Salem – 618-548-2810

• Faith Church – Centralia – 618-533-5280

• First United Methodist Church – Centralia – 618-532-3737

REGIONAL GRIEF SUPPORT

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital – Mt. Vernon

Phone: 618-899-1038

Services

• Bereavement counseling

• Hospice grief support

• Community grief education

• Referrals to grief groups

Call for current meeting schedule.

Hospice of Southern Illinois – Marion Office

Phone: 618-997-3030
Toll-Free: 800-233-1708
Website: https://www.hospice.org

Services

• Free community grief support

• Bereavement support groups

• "Coping With Grief" educational series

• Individual bereavement counseling

• Annual memorial services

Notes: Services are open to anyone in the community—not just hospice families. (Hospice of Southern Illinois)

Crossroads Community Hospital – Mt. Vernon

Phone: 618-244-5500

Services

• Hospice referrals

• Bereavement resources

• Community grief referrals

Call for current availability.

FAITH-BASED SUPPORT GROUPS

GriefShare

Website: https://www.griefshare.org

Search:

• Salem

• Centralia

• Mt. Vernon

• Marion

Services

• 13-week grief recovery program

• Weekly support groups

• Faith-based curriculum

• Open to adults experiencing any type of loss

Although there are currently no regularly scheduled GriefShare groups in Marion County, nearby Southern Illinois churches host sessions throughout the year. (GriefShare)

ONLINE & STATEWIDE SUPPORT

NAMI Illinois

Website: https://www.namiillinois.org

Services

• Virtual peer support

• Family support

• Mental health education

• Resource referrals

Note: NAMI Illinois does not currently operate a dedicated statewide grief support group. Their groups focus primarily on mental health conditions and family support.

The Compassionate Friends

Website: https://www.compassionatefriends.org

Services

• Parents grieving the death of a child

• Sibling support

• Grandparent support

• Online meetings

• Illinois chapters

The Dougy Center

Website: https://www.dougy.org

Services

• Children

• Teens

• Young adults

• Parents

• Family grief resources

• Online support

SMART Recovery

Website: https://www.smartrecovery.org

Services

• Meetings focused on addiction recovery

• Family & Friends meetings

• Emotional wellness tools

Note: SMART Recovery does not currently offer dedicated grief-support meetings. Grief may be discussed within meetings, but it is not a grief-specific program.

Coping4Life

Website: https://coping4life.com

Services

• Online grief education

• Trauma and resilience resources

• Self-help materials

• Community education

Hospice of Southern Illinois lists Coping4Life as one of its recommended grief resources. (Hospice of Southern Illinois)

Absolutely! Since Marion County has limited grief groups, I think a Statewide Illinois Grief Support section would be much more helpful for your website. Many of these offer virtual meetings, so anyone in Marion County can attend.

Illinois Statewide Grief Support Resources

Hospice of Southern Illinois

Phone: 618-997-3030
Toll-Free: 800-233-1708
Website: https://www.hospice.org

Services

• Free grief support groups

• Bereavement counseling

• Individual grief support

• Children's grief resources

• Educational grief workshops

• Memorial services

Notes: Open to anyone in Southern Illinois. You do not have to have received hospice services to participate.

GriefShare (Statewide Illinois)

Website: https://www.griefshare.org

Services

• 13-week grief recovery program

• Weekly support groups

• Online meetings

• Faith-based support

• Search by ZIP code to find local Illinois groups

Notes: Hundreds of churches throughout Illinois host GriefShare groups year-round.

The Compassionate Friends

Phone: 630-990-0010

Website: https://www.compassionatefriends.org

Services

• Parents grieving the death of a child

• Sibling support

• Grandparent support

• Monthly chapter meetings

• Virtual support groups

• Online community

Illinois Chapters Include

• Belleville

• Springfield

• Peoria

• Bloomington

• Chicago

• Rockford

• Quad Cities

• Additional chapters statewide

NAMI Illinois

Phone: 217-522-1403

Website: https://www.namiillinois.org

Services

• Virtual peer support groups

• Family support

• Mental health education

• Mental illness and grief support

• County affiliate referrals

Notes: While NAMI does not operate grief-only programs statewide, several Illinois affiliates—including virtual affiliates—offer grief and loss peer support groups. (NAMI Illinois)

The Dougy Center

Website: https://www.dougy.org

Services

• Children's grief support

• Teen grief support

• Parent resources

• Family grief education

• Online activities

• Printable grief guides

Notes: Excellent resource for schools, caregivers, and families.

Center for Grief Recovery

Phone: 773-274-4600

Services

• Adult grief counseling

• Group grief therapy

• Individual counseling

• Traumatic loss

• Sudden death

• Suicide loss

• Online counseling options

Willow House

Phone: 847-236-9300

Website: https://www.willowhouse.org

Services

• Children's grief groups

• Teen grief groups

• Family grief support

• Parent education

• Virtual programming

Fox Valley Hands of Hope

Phone: 630-232-2233

Website: https://www.fvhh.net

Services

• Adult grief groups

• Children's grief groups

• Bereavement counseling

• Camp Hope

• Online grief education

UPLIFTED CARE Grief Center

Phone: 815-939-4141

Website: https://www.upliftedcare.org

Services

• Free community grief support

• Adult support groups

• Children's grief services

• Bereavement counseling

• Workshops

Illinois Hospice Bereavement Programs

Many Illinois hospice organizations provide free grief services to the public, regardless of whether a loved one received hospice care.

Examples include:

• Hospice of Southern Illinois

• Northern Illinois Hospice

• JourneyCare Hospice

• OSF Hospice

• Carle Hospice

• Unity Hospice

• VITAS Healthcare

• Heartland Hospice

• Gentiva Hospice

• UPLIFTED CARE

Most offer:

• Adult grief groups

• Children's grief support

• Individual bereavement counseling

• Holiday grief workshops

• Memorial events

Online Grief Communities

What's Your Grief

Website: https://whatsyourgrief.com

Services

• Free grief education

• Podcasts

• Webinars

• Worksheets

• Articles

Refuge in Grief

Website: https://refugeingrief.com

Services

• Grief education

• Online community

• Books

• Webinars

• Family resources

Modern Loss

Website: https://modernloss.com

Services

• Articles

• Podcasts

• Online community

• Peer support

• Resources for sudden and traumatic loss

Specialized Grief Support

Specialized Grief Support

Suicide Loss

Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors

Phone: No public phone number (online support only)
Website: https://allianceofhope.org

Services

• 24/7 online support community

• Moderated grief forums

• Survivor resources

• Educational articles

• Family support

Notes: One of the nation's largest online communities for people grieving the loss of someone to suicide.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) – Illinois Chapter

Illinois Chapter Phone: 312-890-2377

National Phone: 888-333-2377 (AFSP)

Website: https://afsp.org/illinois

Services

• Survivor of Suicide Loss support

• International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day events

• Community education

• Support resources

• Local chapter referrals

• Annual Out of the Darkness Walks

LOSS Teams (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors)

Phone: Varies by community

Website: https://lossteam.com

Services

• Immediate postvention support

• Peer support after a suicide loss

• Family support

• Community referrals

Notes: Illinois has several LOSS Teams, including programs in the Chicago area and other communities. Contact the website to locate the nearest team.

Overdose Loss

GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing)

Phone: No national phone listed

Website: https://grasphelp.org

Services

• Peer support groups

• Family support

• Virtual meetings

• Local chapters

• Online community

Notes: Free support for anyone grieving the death of a loved one from substance use or overdose.

Child Loss

The Compassionate Friends

Phone: 630-990-0010

Website: https://www.compassionatefriends.org

Services

• Parents grieving a child

• Sibling support

• Grandparent support

• Local chapters

• Online meetings

• Monthly support groups

Willow House

Phone: 847-236-9300

Website: https://www.willowhouse.org

Services

• Children's grief groups

• Teen grief groups

• Family counseling

• Parent support

• School grief programs

• Virtual services

The Dougy Center

Phone: 503-775-5683

Website: https://www.dougy.org

Services

• Children

• Teens

• Young adults

• Parents

• Caregiver education

• Online grief resources

Pregnancy & Infant Loss

Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support

Phone: 800-821-6819

Website: https://nationalshare.org

Services

• Pregnancy loss support

• Infant loss support

• Local chapters

• Online groups

• Parent education

• Memorial events

Star Legacy Foundation

Phone: 952-715-7731 (Ext. 1 for Family Support)

Text: 952-715-7731

Website: https://starlegacyfoundation.org

Services

• Pregnancy loss support

• Stillbirth support

• Infant loss support

• Free virtual support groups

• Peer mentors

• Family support line

• South-Central Illinois Chapter

• Pregnancy after loss groups

Sudden Infant Death Services of Illinois (SIDS of Illinois)

Phone: 630-541-3901

Email: SIDS@sidsillinois.org

Website: https://www.sidsillinois.org

Services

• Bereavement support

• Peer support

• Infant loss resources

• Parent support

• Grandparent support

• Safe sleep education

• Statewide referrals

Hispanic & Latino Community Support, Healing & Wellness

Marion County Residents – Local, Regional & Online

Marion County does not currently have a verified Hispanic or Latino peer support group. However, residents have access to culturally responsive statewide and national organizations offering mental health support, grief resources, parenting support, recovery meetings, and Spanish-language services.

NAMI Illinois

Phone: 217-522-1403

Website: https://www.namiillinois.org

Services

• Spanish-language mental health education

• Family support

• Peer support through participating affiliates

• Community resource referrals

• Educational programs

Notes: Spanish-language services and support groups vary by local NAMI affiliate.

Latino Therapy

Website: https://latinotherapy.com

Services

• Therapist directory

• Mental health education

• Anxiety support

• Depression support

• Family counseling resources

• Trauma-informed care

• Culturally responsive providers

La Clínica del Pueblo

Phone: 202-462-4788

Website: https://www.lcdp.org

Services

• Trauma support

• Depression support

• Immigrant family support

• LGBTQIA+ affirming services

• Spanish-language counseling

• Community education

Grief, Trauma & Violence Recovery

Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice

Website: https://cssj.org

Services

• Survivors of violent crime

• Family support

• Homicide survivor resources

• Community violence support

• Peer support

Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)

Phone: 513-721-5683

Website: https://pomc.org

Services

• Parents grieving the loss of a child

• Family support

• Virtual meetings

• Local chapters

• Spanish-language resources when available

Everytown Survivor Network

Website: https://www.everytownsupportfund.org/survivor-network

Services

• Gun violence survivor support

• Homicide survivor support

• Peer connections

• Community healing

• Some bilingual resources

Pregnancy Loss & Maternal Mental Health

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Phone: 800-944-4773

Website: https://www.postpartum.net

Services

• Spanish-language pregnancy support

• Postpartum support

• Pregnancy loss support

• Miscarriage support

• Pregnancy after loss

• Weekly virtual meetings

Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support

Phone: 800-821-6819

Website: https://nationalshare.org

Services

• Miscarriage support

• Stillbirth support

• Infant loss support

• Pregnancy after loss

• Parent mentoring

• Virtual support groups

Sisters in Loss

Website: https://sistersinloss.com

Services

• Pregnancy loss support

• Miscarriage

• Stillbirth

• Infant loss

• Educational resources

• Virtual community

LGBTQIA+ Hispanic & Latino Support

Trans Latin@ Coalition

Phone: 323-821-7221

Website: https://www.translatinacoalition.org

Services

• Transgender support

• Community resources

• Peer support

• Advocacy

• Leadership development

The Trevor Project

Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org

Services

• LGBTQIA+ youth support

• TrevorSpace online community

• Crisis counseling

• Identity support

• Resources available in English and Spanish

PFLAG

Website: https://pflag.org

Services

• Family support

• Parent support

• LGBTQIA+ education

• Local chapters

• Virtual meetings

Family & Community Support

UnidosUS

Phone: 202-785-1670

Website: https://unidosus.org

Services

• Family support resources

• Community education

• Health equity

• Financial education

• Immigration resources

• Local affiliate network

RAICES

Phone: 844-724-3737

Website: https://www.raicestexas.org

Services

• Immigration legal services

• Family reunification support

• Community education

• Crisis assistance

• Resource referrals

Recovery & Emotional Wellness

SMART Recovery

Website: https://smartrecovery.org

Services

• Spanish-language recovery meetings

• Family & Friends meetings

• Online support

• Addiction recovery tools

Emotions Anonymous

Website: https://emotionsanonymous.org/find-a-meeting

Services

• Spanish-language meetings

• Anxiety support

• Depression support

• Emotional wellness

• Daily virtual meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous en Español

Website: https://aa-intergroup.org

Services

• Spanish-speaking AA meetings

• Online meetings

• Peer recovery support

Narcotics Anonymous en Español

Website: https://virtual-na.org

Services

• Spanish-language NA meetings

• Virtual recovery meetings

• Peer support

Apoyo, Sanación y Bienestar para la Comunidad Hispana y Latina

Residentes del Condado de Marion – Recursos Locales, Regionales y en Línea

Actualmente, el Condado de Marion no cuenta con un grupo de apoyo específico para la comunidad hispana o latina. Sin embargo, los residentes tienen acceso a organizaciones estatales y nacionales que ofrecen servicios culturalmente sensibles de salud mental, apoyo emocional, recursos para el duelo, recuperación, embarazo y bienestar familiar, disponibles tanto en inglés como en español.

NAMI Illinois

Teléfono: 217-522-1403

Sitio web: https://www.namiillinois.org

Servicios

• Educación sobre salud mental en español

• Apoyo para familias

• Grupos de apoyo entre pares a través de afiliados participantes

• Referencias a recursos comunitarios

• Programas educativos

Nota: Los servicios y grupos de apoyo en español varían según el afiliado local de NAMI.

Latino Therapy

Sitio web: https://latinotherapy.com

Servicios

• Directorio de terapeutas

• Educación sobre salud mental

• Apoyo para la ansiedad

• Apoyo para la depresión

• Recursos para consejería familiar

• Atención informada sobre el trauma

• Profesionales culturalmente competentes

La Clínica del Pueblo

Teléfono: 202-462-4788

Sitio web: https://www.lcdp.org

Servicios

• Apoyo para el trauma

• Tratamiento para la depresión

• Apoyo para familias inmigrantes

• Servicios inclusivos para personas LGBTQIA+

• Consejería en español

• Educación comunitaria

Apoyo para el Duelo, el Trauma y la Violencia

Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice

Sitio web: https://cssj.org

Servicios

• Apoyo para sobrevivientes de delitos violentos

• Apoyo para familias

• Recursos para familias de víctimas de homicidio

• Apoyo para sobrevivientes de violencia comunitaria

• Apoyo entre pares

Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)

Teléfono: 513-721-5683

Sitio web: https://pomc.org

Servicios

• Apoyo para padres que han perdido a un hijo

• Apoyo familiar

• Reuniones virtuales

• Capítulos locales

• Recursos disponibles en español cuando estén disponibles

Everytown Survivor Network

Sitio web: https://www.everytownsupportfund.org/survivor-network

Servicios

• Apoyo para sobrevivientes de violencia con armas de fuego

• Apoyo para familias afectadas por homicidio

• Conexiones entre sobrevivientes

• Sanación comunitaria

• Algunos recursos bilingües

Pérdida del Embarazo y Salud Mental Materna

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Teléfono: 800-944-4773

Sitio web: https://www.postpartum.net

Servicios

• Apoyo en español durante el embarazo

• Apoyo durante el posparto

• Apoyo por pérdida del embarazo

• Apoyo por aborto espontáneo

• Embarazo después de una pérdida

• Grupos virtuales semanales

Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support

Teléfono: 800-821-6819

Sitio web: https://nationalshare.org

Servicios

• Apoyo por aborto espontáneo

• Apoyo por muerte fetal

• Apoyo por pérdida de un bebé

• Embarazo después de una pérdida

• Acompañamiento por padres voluntarios

• Grupos virtuales de apoyo

Sisters in Loss

Sitio web: https://sistersinloss.com

Servicios

• Apoyo por pérdida del embarazo

• Aborto espontáneo

• Muerte fetal

• Pérdida de un bebé

• Recursos educativos

• Comunidad virtual

Apoyo para la Comunidad LGBTQIA+ Hispana y Latina

Trans Latin@ Coalition

Teléfono: 323-821-7221

Sitio web: https://www.translatinacoalition.org

Servicios

• Apoyo para personas transgénero

• Recursos comunitarios

• Apoyo entre pares

• Defensa de derechos

• Desarrollo de liderazgo

The Trevor Project

Sitio web: https://www.thetrevorproject.org

Servicios

• Apoyo para jóvenes LGBTQIA+

• Comunidad en línea TrevorSpace

• Consejería en situaciones de crisis

• Apoyo relacionado con la identidad

• Recursos disponibles en inglés y español

PFLAG

Sitio web: https://pflag.org

Servicios

• Apoyo para familias

• Apoyo para padres y madres

• Educación sobre la comunidad LGBTQIA+

• Capítulos locales

• Reuniones virtuales

Apoyo para Familias y la Comunidad

UnidosUS

Teléfono: 202-785-1670

Sitio web: https://unidosus.org

Servicios

• Recursos para familias

• Educación comunitaria

• Equidad en la salud

• Educación financiera

• Recursos para inmigración

• Red de organizaciones afiliadas

RAICES

Teléfono: 844-724-3737

Sitio web: https://www.raicestexas.org

Servicios

• Servicios legales de inmigración

• Apoyo para la reunificación familiar

• Educación comunitaria

• Asistencia en situaciones de crisis

• Referencias a recursos

Recuperación y Bienestar Emocional

SMART Recovery

Sitio web: https://smartrecovery.org

Servicios

• Reuniones de recuperación en español

• Grupos para Familiares y Amigos

• Apoyo en línea

• Herramientas para la recuperación de adicciones

Emotions Anonymous

Sitio web: https://emotionsanonymous.org/find-a-meeting

Servicios

• Reuniones en español

• Apoyo para la ansiedad

• Apoyo para la depresión

• Bienestar emocional

• Reuniones virtuales diarias

Alcohólicos Anónimos en Español

Sitio web: https://aa-intergroup.org

Servicios

• Reuniones de AA en español

• Reuniones virtuales

• Apoyo entre compañeros en recuperación

Narcóticos Anónimos en Español

Sitio web: https://virtual-na.org

Servicios

• Reuniones de NA en español

• Reuniones virtuales de recuperación

• Apoyo entre pares

LGBTQIA+ Support Meetings

Marion County Residents – Local, Regional & Online

Marion County does not currently have a verified recurring LGBTQIA+ peer support group. However, residents have access to several excellent regional organizations and free virtual support meetings throughout Illinois.

NAMI Illinois – LGBTQ+ Peer Support

Phone: 217-522-1403

Website: https://www.namiillinois.org

Calendar: https://namiillinois.org/calendar

Services

• LGBTQ+ peer support groups

• Mental health support

• Family support

• Young adult groups

• Recovery support

• Virtual meetings throughout Illinois

Notes: Virtual LGBTQ+ support groups are offered through participating NAMI Illinois affiliates and are open to Illinois residents. Registration is required.

The Trevor Project

Phone: Call or Text 988, then select the LGBTQ+ option (when available), or use the website chat.

Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org

Services

• TrevorSpace online community (ages 13–24)

• Crisis chat

• Text support

• Suicide prevention

• Coming-out resources

• Identity support

• Family resources

PFLAG

Website: https://pflag.org/findachapter

Services

• Parent support

• Family support

• LGBTQIA+ peer support

• Educational programs

• Virtual meetings

• Community resources

Closest Chapters

• Belleville

• O'Fallon

• St. Louis

Center on Halsted

Phone: 773-472-6469

Website: https://www.centeronhalsted.org

Services

• LGBTQIA+ youth groups

• Transgender support

• Nonbinary support

• Parent support

• Senior programs

• Counseling

• Health services

• Community events

Notes: Many programs are available virtually, while others are offered in person.

Equality Illinois

Phone: 773-477-7173

Website: https://www.equalityillinois.us

Services

• Community events

• Advocacy

• Education

• Leadership development

• Resource referrals

• Statewide networking

LGBTQIA+ Recovery Meetings

SMART Recovery

Website: https://smartrecovery.org

Services

• LGBTQ+-affirming meetings

• Family & Friends meetings

• Addiction recovery

• Mental wellness tools

• Online meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Website: https://aa-intergroup.org

Services

• LGBTQ+-friendly meetings

• Virtual meetings

• Peer recovery support

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Website: https://virtual-na.org

Services

• LGBTQ+-friendly meetings

• Online recovery meetings

• Peer support

Recovery Dharma

Website: https://recoverydharma.org

Services

• Meditation-based recovery

• LGBTQ+-inclusive meetings

• Online support

Transgender & Nonbinary Support

Point of Pride

Website: https://www.pointofpride.org

Services

• Peer support

• Resource navigation

• Gender-affirming care resources

• Community support

Gender Spectrum

Website: https://genderspectrum.org

Services

• Youth support groups

• Parent support groups

• Family education

• Online community

LGBTQIA+ Grief & Family Support

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Phone: 800-944-4773

Website: https://www.postpartum.net

Services

• LGBTQIA+ parent support

• Pregnancy loss support

• Pregnancy after loss

• Perinatal mental health support

• Weekly virtual meetings

The Dougy Center

Phone: 503-775-5683

Website: https://www.dougy.org

Services

• LGBTQIA+-inclusive youth grief support

• Family grief resources

• Children's grief education

• Online resources

Regional In-Person Support (Closest to Marion County)

The Phoenix Center – Springfield

Phone: 217-528-5253

Website: https://phoenixcenterspringfield.org

Services

• LGBTQIA+ youth groups

• Young adult groups

• Recovery groups

• Counseling

• Family support

• Transgender support

• Community events

• Peer support groups

Notes: One of the closest comprehensive LGBTQIA+ community centers serving Central Illinois.

Metro East Pride

Website: https://metroeastpride.org

Services

• Community events

• Pride celebrations

• Resource fairs

• Referrals to local LGBTQIA+ organizations

St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline (SQSH)

Website: https://www.stlqueersupport.org

Services

• Peer support

• Resource referrals

• Community connections

• Information for LGBTQIA+ individuals and families

Mental Health Support Groups & Recovery Meetings

Summary

Marion County residents can access peer support groups, mental health recovery meetings, grief support, family education, and professional behavioral health services through local organizations, hospitals, churches, and statewide Illinois resources.

Centerstone

Location: Centerstone – Marion

Address: 202 S. Bentley St., Marion, IL 62959

Phone: 855-608-3560

Website: Centerstone Illinois

Services

• Adult counseling

• Individual therapy

• Group therapy

• Psychiatry

• Medication management

• Substance use treatment

• Dual diagnosis treatment

• Crisis intervention

• Family counseling

• Recovery support

NAMI Illinois (Virtual Support Groups)

Website: NAMI Illinois Support Groups

Services

• NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group

• Family Support Groups

• Parents Support Groups

• Young Adult Support Groups

• LGBTQ+ Support Groups

• Spanish-language support groups

• Free statewide virtual meetings

NAMI Illinois offers free virtual peer-led support groups open to Illinois residents. (NAMI Illinois)

GriefShare

Locations

Various churches in Centralia, Salem, and surrounding communities

Website: GriefShare Meeting Locator

Services

• 13-week grief recovery program

• Loss of spouse support

• Family grief support

• Christian-based grief recovery

• Community support groups

CARES Line (Children & Youth Crisis)

Phone: 800-345-9049

Services

• 24-hour youth mental health crisis response

• Psychiatric screening

• Mobile crisis response

• Behavioral health assessments

• Referral to inpatient or outpatient treatment

The CARES Line provides statewide crisis screening and referrals for children and adolescents experiencing a behavioral health emergency. (CRC)

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or Text: 988

Website: 988 Lifeline

Services

• Suicide prevention

• Mental health crisis support

• Emotional distress counseling

• Veteran crisis support

• LGBTQ+ youth support

• Spanish-language services

• Chat, text, and phone support

Marion County Health Department

Locations

• Salem Office: 118 Cross Creek Blvd., Salem, IL 62881

• Centralia Office: 1013 N. Poplar St., Centralia, IL 62801

Phone: 618-548-3878 (Salem)

Website: Marion County Health Department

Services

• Mental health education

• Community health referrals

• Maternal and child health

• Crisis resource referrals

• Behavioral health information

Additional Mental Health Support

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

• Local meetings throughout Centralia, Salem, Mt. Vernon, and surrounding communities

Website: Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Finder

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

• Local meetings throughout Marion County and Southern Illinois

Website: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting Finder

SMART Recovery