Senior Support Meetings

Marion County Residents – Local, Regional & Online

Marion County has limited senior-specific support groups. However, older adults, caregivers, and families have access to excellent regional and statewide support programs, many of which are available virtually.

Senior Mental Health Support

NAMI Illinois

Phone: 800-950-6264 (NAMI HelpLine)

Website: https://www.namiillinois.org

Calendar: https://namiillinois.org/calendar

Services

• Mental health support

• Peer support groups

• Family support groups

• Older adult resources

• Virtual meetings through Illinois affiliates

• Mental health education

Senior Planet from Older Adults Technology Services (OATS)

Phone: 888-713-3495

Website: https://seniorplanet.org

Services

• Healthy aging

• Mental wellness

• Technology classes

• Social groups

• Exercise classes

• Financial wellness

• Virtual events

AARP Virtual Community Center

Phone: 888-687-2277

Website: https://community.aarp.org

Services

• Online support groups

• Health education

• Caregiver education

• Social connection

• Exercise classes

• Wellness workshops

Grief, Loss & Bereavement

Hospice of Southern Illinois

Marion Office: 618-997-3030

Belleville Office: 618-235-1703

Website: https://www.hospice.org

Services

• Bereavement counseling

• Grief support groups

• Individual counseling

• Memorial services

• Caregiver support

GriefShare

Phone: 800-395-5755

Website: https://www.griefshare.org

Services

• Christian grief support

• Peer support

• Community grief groups

• Online meetings

Nearby Groups

• Marion

• Mt. Vernon

• O'Fallon

• Belleville

The Compassionate Friends

Phone: 630-990-0010

Website: https://www.compassionatefriends.org

Services

• Child loss support

• Grandparent support

• Family grief support

• Virtual meetings

Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia

Alzheimer's Association

24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900

Website: https://www.alz.org

Services

• Caregiver support

• Early-stage support groups

• Dementia education

• Memory loss support

• Virtual meetings

• Community education

Dementia Society of America

Phone: 800-336-3684

Website: https://www.dementiasociety.org

Services

• Dementia education

• Family resources

• Support information

• Community referrals

Memory Café Directory

Website: https://www.memorycafedirectory.com

Services

• Search for local Memory Cafés

• Social activities

• Dementia-friendly gatherings

• Caregiver connections

Caregiver Support

AARP Caregiving

Phone: 877-333-5885

Website: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving

Services

• Family caregiver education

• Support resources

• Financial planning

• Community forums

• Online workshops

Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support

Phone: 800-272-3900

Website: https://www.alz.org/help-support

Services

• Caregiver support groups

• Family education

• Dementia resources

• Virtual meetings

Caregiver Action Network

Phone: 855-227-3640

Website: https://www.caregiveraction.org

Services

• Family caregiver support

• Online peer support

• Education

• Resource library

• Community forums

Chronic Illness & Disability Support

Arthritis Foundation

Phone: 800-283-7800

Website: https://www.arthritis.org

Services

• Arthritis education

• Exercise programs

• Community support

• Wellness resources

American Heart Association

Phone: 800-242-8721

Website: https://www.heart.org

Services

• Heart disease education

• Stroke support

• Healthy living resources

• Community education

CancerCare

Phone: 800-813-4673

Website: https://www.cancercare.org

Services

• Cancer support groups

• Counseling

• Caregiver support

• Financial assistance

• Educational workshops

LGBTQIA+ Older Adult Support

SAGE

Phone: 212-741-2247

Website: https://www.sageusa.org

Services

• LGBTQIA+ older adult support

• Virtual groups

• Community education

• Resource referrals

• Caregiver resources

Center on Halsted

Phone: 773-472-6469

Website: https://www.centeronhalsted.org

Services

• LGBTQIA+ older adult programs

• Wellness activities

• Support groups

• Community events

Veterans & Military Seniors

VA Caregiver Support Program

Phone: 855-260-3274

Website: https://www.caregiver.va.gov

Services

• Veteran caregiver support

• Education

• Caregiver coaching

• Resource referrals

Veterans Crisis Line

Call: 988, then press 1

Text: 838255

Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net

Services

• 24/7 crisis counseling

• Suicide prevention

• Mental health support

Elder Safety & Advocacy

National Center on Elder Abuse

Phone: 800-677-1116 (Eldercare Locator)

Website: https://ncea.acl.gov

Services

• Elder abuse education

• Resource referrals

• Legal resources

• Caregiver information

RAINN

Phone: 800-656-4673

Website: https://www.rainn.org

Services

• Sexual assault support

• Crisis counseling

• Online chat

• Community referrals

Social Connection & Healthy Aging

Senior Planet

Phone: 888-713-3495

Website: https://seniorplanet.org

Services

• Virtual social groups

• Exercise

• Technology classes

• Healthy aging

• Lifelong learning

AARP Virtual Community Center

Phone: 888-687-2277

Website: https://community.aarp.org

Services

• Social groups

• Wellness classes

• Educational workshops

• Community discussions

Eldercare Locator

Phone: 800-677-1116

Website: https://eldercare.acl.gov

Services

• Local senior services

• Transportation

• Meals

• Caregiver resources

• Housing assistance

• Senior centers

• Benefits assistance

Addition for Marion County

Because your guide is focused on Marion County, I would also add:

Marion County Senior Center

Phone: 618-548-6666

Address: Salem, Illinois

Services

• Congregate meals

• Home-delivered meals

• Social activities

• Wellness programs

• Transportation assistance

• Information and referrals

• Senior events