Care and Support Groups

Adult Mental Health First Aid
Saturday | October 19 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Oak Brook | Room 160 

The Adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem.  Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and substance use disorders.  No Charge.  CEU's available, lunch included.  

To register go to: namidupage.org or call Sarah Hynes 630.752.0066  x216.

Surviving the Holidays | Help + Hope in Navigate the Christmas Season
Tuesday | November 19 | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Oak Brook | Oak Room
Wednesday | November 20 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Oak Brook | Room 262-263

Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you dreading these holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can't be reached? Our Surviving the Holidays Seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one's death.  
Contact: Jean Blidy | jblidy@christchurch.us | 630.321.3936

Cost: $5.00 for a "Surviving the Holidays" booklet

Celebrate Recovery
Thursdays | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Oak Brook | Student Center

This Christ-centered, 12-step program, is for those who struggle to be free from addictions and who want to experience God’s healing and renewal. Celebrate Recovery is a program aimed at all “hurts, habits and hang-ups,” including but not exclusive to: high anxiety; co-dependency; compulsive behaviors; sex addiction; financial dysfunction; drug and alcohol addictions; and eating disorders. Celebrate Recovery is one of the largest addiction recovery support group programs. We are pleased to offer it here at Christ Church.

If you are interested in attending or learning more about Celebrate Recovery, please contact: Rev. Dr. Dave Bianchin | dbianchin@ChristChurch.us | 630.321.6762

GriefShare Support Group
Tuesdays | Jan 7 - Mar 31 | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Oak Brook | Oak Room
Wednesdays | Jan 8 - Apr 1 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Oak Brook | Room 262
Thursdays | Jan 9 - Apr 2 | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Oak Brook | Oak Room

Despite it being part of life, death is never easy. It hurts to lose someone and it may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future. This 13-week class features video seminars with experts, focused group discussions and personal study and reflection that can help you face your challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Open to all and you can join at any time.
Contact: Jean Blidy | jblidy@christchurch.us | 630.321.3936

We offer several meeting times for anyone struggling with alcohol abuse:

• New Hope: Tuesdays | 8:00 p.m. | Oak Brook | Student Center
• District 42: Every fourth Saturday | 10:00 a.m. | Oak Brook | Student Center
• New Hope Quarterly: Quarterly | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Oak Brook | Rooms 261-263
• Al-Anon (For friends and relatives of those struggling with alcohol abuse): Tuesdays | 7:45 - 9:00 p.m. | Oak Brook | Room 264

Family Mental Health Support (NAMI)
First and Third Mondays | 7:00 p.m. | Oak Brook | Room 264

Millions of Americans are affected by mental health conditions every year. This faith-based casual, drop-in support group is run by NAMI trained facilitators for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances.

Contact: Jean Blidy | jblidy@christchurch.us | 630.321.3936

Are You Stressed? Discouraged? Feeling Down? You don’t have to go through difficult times alone. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide you with confidential, one-to-one, Christian care and support to help you get through a tough time. So don’t keep it all inside and struggle alone. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care. To find out more about Stephen Ministry:

Contact: Lisa Capozzoli | lcapozzoli@christchurch.us | 630.321.6764