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Support Groups

Support groups have offered hope, understanding, information and useful life skills for many. Many of the support groups listed below are independent of the hospital. The list is updated periodically based on information received from the groups. Please call the phone number provided to determine if the group still meets. To report changes or add to this listing, contact KCH Web master.

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Class Name: Bereaved Children
Class Description: First Friday Friends Club meets first Friday October through May from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Federated Church in Sycamore. This group is a safe and nurturing environment for children ages 6 to 13 who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or a significant person in his/her life. Registration is required.
Date & Time:
Number of Classes: 30
Location:
Federated Church
612 W. State
Sycamore, Illinois 60178
815.756.3000
Price (Unit): Free
Contact: Sue Rankin

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Class Name: Bereaved Parents
Class Description: Living After Loss meets the third Wednesday from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at DeKalb County Hospice. This group is intended for parents who are within the first two years of loss. Call to register. Meets first and third Wednesdays each month.
Date & Time:
Number of Classes: 9
Location:
DeKalb County Hospice
2727 Sycamore Road
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.756.3000
Price (Unit): Free
Contact: Sue Rankin

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Class Name: Diabetes Support Group
Class Description: The Diabetes Support Group offers the opportunity to learn from other's experiences and share your own. Individuals with diabetes, their family and friends are welcome. The Diabetes Support Group at Kishwaukee Community Hospital meets at 6 p.m., second floor, suite 202.
Date & Time:
Number of Classes: 1
Location:
Kishwaukee Community Hospital
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8962
Price (Unit): Free
Contact: Community Education Coordinator

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Class Name: First Friday Friends Club Children's Group
Class Description: For kids ages 6 - 13. Meets the first Friday each month beginning October through May. This group is a safe and healing place for kids to explore and express their grief journey with other kids. Registration required.
Date & Time:
Number of Classes: 104
Location:
The Federated Church
612 W. State rear entrance
Sycamore, Illinois 60178
815.756.3000
Price (Unit): Free
Contact: Sue Rankin or Helen Maurer

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Class Name: General Bereavement Pathways
Class Description: Pathways is a Bereavement Care Group being offered in the Somonauk area by DeKalb County Hospice. This group is intended for adults who have experienced the death of someone special. Registration required.
Date & Time:
Number of Classes: 30
Location:
Union Congregational Church
305 S. Gage Street
Somonauk, Illinois 60552
815.786.3990
Price (Unit): Free
Contact: Sue Rankin

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Class Name: Living After Loss Child Loss Group
Class Description: Intended for parents who are grieving the loss of a child. Will meet the first and third Wednesday evenings (no meeting in November). Call Sue Rankin for more information.
Date & Time:
Number of Classes: 30
Location:
DeKalb County Hospice
2727 Sycamore Road
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.756.3000
Price (Unit): Free
Contact: Sue Rankin

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Class Name: Pathways General Loss South County Group
Class Description: Intended for individuals who have experienced a loss within the last 2 years. Meets the fourth Thursday evening of each month at Union Congregational Church in Somonauk (No meeting in November).
Date & Time:
Number of Classes: 50
Location:
Union Congregational Church
305 South Gage Street
Somonauk, Illinois 60552
815-786-3990
Price (Unit): Free
Contact: Sue Rankin

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Class Name: Weight Loss Support Group-Third Monday
Class Description: Designed for individuals who have or will be experiencing weight loss surgery at KCH or other locations. Also open to anyone interested in learning more about surgical options for weight loss.
Date & Time:
Number of Classes: 12
Location:
KCH Northern Illinois Weight Loss Center
One Kish Hospital Drive Suite 201
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8304
Price (Unit): Free
Contact: Kim Allarding

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Class Name: Weight Loss Surgery Support Group-First Wednesday
Class Description: Designed for individuals who had or will be experiencing weight loss surgery at KCH or other locations. Also open to anyone interested in learning more about surgical options for weight loss.
Date & Time:
Number of Classes: 30
Location:
KCH Northern Illlinois Weight Loss Center
One Kish Hospital Drive Suite 201
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
815.748.8304
Price (Unit): Free
Contact: Kim Allarding

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