A group for anyone finding that substance use is impacting their life and health and who has a willingness to explore their relationship with alcohol and/or drugs.

Valeo (a Latin word meaning “I am well”) at Chicago Lakeshore Hospital provides services to sexual and gender minorities (or those questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity) for mental health and substance abuse.  Services offered include:  inpatient treatment and detoxification, intensive outpatient groups, psychiatry, and referrals to community resources Read more [...]

A safe space for members of the LGBTQ community who identify as being a person of color and/or an ethnic minority to explore intersectionality, marginalization, and cultural membership and values.

A group for adults who have encountered intimate partner or domestic violence, with specific attention toward the often neglected experiences of LGBTQ survivors and same sex relationships.

An ongoing group for people who have been living with HIV for a while, and for those who feel they could benefit from being in a group with people who have been living with HIV for a while.

A therapy group for those seeking to process, understand, join others, and heal from spiritual or religious trauma and/or disenfranchisement, especially within LGBTQ lived experiences. Open to all, from those currently practicing to the nonreligious.

Are you intersex? Have you ever felt you fall between the male and female check boxes? Intersex people physically differ from the “standard” male and female. These differences might be genetic, hormonal, or genital. We have features typical of both male and female at once or may have no clearly Read more [...]

Conexiones (Connections) helps adult men having sex with other men maintain their HIV- status. This program offers: Free HIV testing Hepatitis C information Educational services Support groups Community forums on health issues Outreach activities

Deer Rehabilitation Services provides an open LGBT specific domestic violence perpetrator group for individuals that are interested in joining. Deer recognizes the need for specialized treatment and information for people in same sex relationships or identifying as LGBT and offers this group to accommodate that. Participants in these groups learn Read more [...]

A safe space for male-identified individuals to be honest and open about their challenges. This is a group for men interested in developing greater insight about themselves and exploring questionable patterns of relating with others.

A group for individuals struggling with symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. The group will learn how to accept things that are out of their control, and commit to changing things that can make their life better.

Step One meets weekly on Tuesdays at 6:00PM and is facilitated by HBHC staff. Invites individuals (18 and over) who are newly diagnosed with HIV within the last years to come together and share their experiences. Individuals will have the opportunity to talk about personal challenges, learn more about HIV/AIDS Read more [...]

This group is a support and referral source for parents, grandparents and guardians negotiating the journey of raising gender variant and transgender children and youth ages 3-18. Prospective members will be asked to provide their first and last name, their child’s first name and age and a phone number where Read more [...]

I’m a Master’s level Licensed Social Worker who specializes in online Skype and in-office therapy to the transgender community as well as their partners, family, and friends. I provide assessments, therapy, and letters of recommendation for hormones and SRS. I utilize the WPATH Standards of Care in my work. Feel Read more [...]

Parent workshops, through Youth Outlook, designed for parents looking for information and resources to better understand their LGBTQ youth. These 2-3 hour events will convene once per month, May through August, on the first Mondays. No registration fee for the pilot workshop. Seating is limited!

POSITIVE provides HIV+ youth a space to connect with other HIV+ youth (age 24 and under), gain support with issues related to disclosure, dating, medical care, sex and other important topics.

Welcome Congratulations. It takes courage to take the first step. The path of personal growth, increased self-awareness, and making your happiness a priority is just ahead of you. Are you dealing with difficult or painful emotions that are getting in your way? Have you felt stuck in your job or Read more [...]

These professionally-led groups can be uniquely helpful for gay men ages 25 and older seeking to establish, enhance, or maintain relationships with other men. In a safe and supportive environment, the group experience provides an opportunity for gay men to attend to how they form relationships and learn new ways Read more [...]

These professionally-led groups can be uniquely helpful for gay men ages 25 and older seeking to establish, enhance, or maintain relationships with other men. In a safe and supportive environment, the group experience provides an opportunity for gay men to attend to how they form relationships and learn new ways Read more [...]

Psychoeducational and skills based therapy group for survivors of interpersonal violence. This group is offered for individuals of all genders/orientations who are dealing with the effects of domestic violence, sexual assault, childhood abuse, and/or hate violence. Pre-Registration is required.