Health events, support, screenings and more.
EVENTS
COPING WITH HOLIDAYS: Cheryl Mueller, from Season’s Hospice & Palliative Care, will discuss “Coping Through The Holidays” at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Learn some simple things you can do to help you deal with painful memories that can be triggered during the holiday season. Complimentary transportation is available for Waukegan Township residents age 55 and over by calling 847-599-2936, three days in advance. Details, 847-244-9242.
SCREENINGS
BLOOD PRESSURE: Complimentary blood pressure check-ups will be available from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday and on Dec. 28 at Park Place Senior Center, Waukegan. Glucose and cholesterol screenings will also be available. Details, 847-244-9242.
HIV COUNSELING: The Lake County Health Department’s Sexually Transmitted Infections Program offers free HIV counseling and testing Monday through Friday at the Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road, Waukegan. Information about viral hepatitis and screening for sexually transmitted infections is also available. Details, 847-377-8450.
IMMUNIZATIONS: Child immunization clinic hours are by appointment at the health department’s Immunizations Clinic, 2303 Dodge Ave., Waukegan, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays; 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; and 9 to 11 a.m. the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Details, 847-377-8470. Flu and pneumonia vaccines to the general public by appointment only. Details, call 847-377-8470.
SUPPORT
BREAST CANCER: Latina support group for patients and survivors meets 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at YWCA Lake County, 1425 Tri-State Parkway, Gurnee. Details, 847-662-4247 ext. 117.
BREAST CANCER: Support group offering emotional support and networking for breast cancer survivors meets 6 p.m. Tuesday at Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Details, 847-990-5275.
BREAST CANCER: The Y-ME Barrington-area support group will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Route 22, Lake Barrington. Details, 847-842-4858.
CAREGIVER: Group for caregivers to receive support from others in the same situation meets 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at United Methodist Church, 848 Main St., Antioch. Details, 847-395-1259.
CAREGIVER: Group for caregivers to have support of others in the same situation meets 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17, at Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbek Drive. Details, 847-903-5604.
GRANDPARENTS AND RELATIVE CAREGIVERS: Support group holiday gathering at 5 p.m. Monday at Park Place Senior Center, Waukegan. Registration requested. Details, 847-244-9242.
GRIEF: A grief and loss support group meets at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at United Methodist Church, 848 Main St., Antioch. Details, 847-395-1259.
GRIEF SUPPORT AFTER THE LOSS OF A CHILD: Northern Lake County Illinois Compassionate Friends Chapter meets 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at Holy Family Church, 450 Keller St., Waukegan. The mission of TCF is to assist families by providing support following the death of a child of any age. Details, 847-249-4776.
HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE: A group for anyone affected by this hereditary, degenerative brain disorder meets at 7 p.m. Monday at Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Details, (847) 990-5275.
LAKE COUNTY SUICIDE PREVENTION TASK FORCE: Meets at 11 a.m. Monday at the county health department, 3010 Grand Ave., Waukegan. The mission of the task force is to deepen awareness, prevent suicide and save lives through education, linking resources to those in need, and treatment programs within the community. Details, (847) 377-8244.
LGBT: Support group meets 10 a.m. Dec. 19 at Park Place Senior Center, Waukegan. Enjoy a continental breakfast. The challenges lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people face will be discussed. The group celebrates ethnic, racial and gender diversity and serve members who are ages 55 and better. Details, 847-244-9242.
MENTAL ILLNESS: Support group for friends and family with a mentally ill loved one meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Lake Villa Assessor’s Office (Old Gavin North School), 37850 N. Route 59. Details, 815-388-9634.
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PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY: A support group for people with chronic pain meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1520 N. McAree Road, Waukegan. Details, 847-689-8045.
R.T.S. (RESOLVE THROUGH SHARING) BEREAVEMENT: Support group for parents who have lost babies meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hunter Family Center for Women’s Health, 660 N. Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. Details, 847-535-6336.
DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE OF ANTIOCH: Group meets at 6 p.m. Sundays. For locations and more information, call Judy at 847-245-3924 or email [email protected].
GRIEF: Support group meets 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 848 Main St., Antioch. Details, 847-395-1259.
LOOKING UP: Support group for anyone experiencing a loss meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at Advocate Condell Day Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Details, 847-990-5275.
MILITARY AND VETERANS: Cup-A-Joe, a drop-in support group for veterans and service members to gather for conversation, meets at 5 p.m. Wednesdays at Julie’s Coffee, 216 N. Milwaukee Ave.; at 1 p.m. Thursdays at Veteran’s Assistance Commission, 20 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.; and at 5 p.m. Thursdays at It’s All Good Coffee and Espresso, 2780 Sheridan Road, Zion. Funded by Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation. Details, 847-377-8386.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS OF LAKE COUNTY: The mission is to provide support, education, advocacy and resources to those who suffer from neurobiological brain disorders. Family members also welcome. The Healthy Living Group meets 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Lake County Health Department, 3002 Grand Ave., Waukegan. NAMI Connections Peer Support Group meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at Zion Drop In Center, 1022 27th St. Family & Friends Support Group meets 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee. Details, www.namilake-il.org or call 847-689-0509.
NORTH SHORE EATING DISORDER: Support Group meets 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E. Westminster, Lake Forest. All eating disorder types welcomes. Details, 847-668-5095.
CHAT NIGHT: Chat Night is open to all those who are deaf or hard of hearing, audiologists, teachers, ASL interpreters and students from 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays at www.openchatnight.com.
CAREGIVER: A support group for caregivers of people 60 and older is at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Warren Township Senior Center, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Details, 847-244-1101.
MOST EXCELLENT WAY: Restoration program for those addicted to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, pornography, sex, gambling, food disorders, anger, behavior problems and other life-controlling problems meets at 7 p.m. Fridays at Calvary Chapel Church, 38451 N. Fairfield Road, Lake Villa. Also for family and friends. Details, 847-814-3911.
PSYCHIC: The Chakra Psychic, 29 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake, is a place where people can go for full spiritual enlightenment and possibly get answers and solutions. Details, 847-372-3618.
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