Chicagoland Chapters

There are 10 chapters of The Compassionate Friends in the City and Suburbs. Each chapter is organized independent of the others and is run by volunteer parents, grandparents and siblings who have experience the death of their child or sibling.

The idea of attending a monthly meeting is difficult for many people and the outcome of the first meeting may be disappointing. This is because each meeting is different and the people attending are different each month. For most people this is not a group they want to belong to and it can be uncomfortable in the beginning. For this reason, we encourage individuals to attend at least three meetings before deciding if TCF is right for them. The dynamic of each chapter may be different also and, for that reason, we encourage you to visit any chapter and not just the one closest to you.


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