8108 South Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
Main: 773.526.5016
Peoria: 309.635.8715
Fax: 773.526.5012
Support Groups
SCDAI offers multiple support groups! We encourage you to pick the one that's right for you and join us for monthly catch-ups and discussions.
Illinois Statewide Support Group
Check our homepage and your email for actual meeting dates. Meetings will take place one Thursday of the month.
Join us to be a part of the conversation as the sickle cell community comes together to discuss different topics and do a variety of different activities.
Monthly topics and activities will vary. Stay tuned for the details as we get closer to the meeting dates!
Next Meeting:
Zoom Meeting: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 6PM -8PM CST
Zoom Meeting: Thursday, November 19th, 2026 6 PM-8PM CST
In Person: Register to Join us Saturday December 19th for the Holiday Celebration
All-Male Support Group
Check our homepage and your email for the actual meeting dates. Meetings will sometimes take place one Tuesday of the month.
Calling all Males! Join us for the Virtual Male Support Group Meeting! Join if you are concerned, interested or passionate about Sickle Cell regarding the Male perspective. We welcome Males with Sickle Cell Disease, their Caregivers and those who seek more insight, awareness and counseling.
Next Meeting:
Zoom Meeting Tuesday, October 20th, 6-8 PM
Zoom Meeting Tuesday, November 17th, 6-8 PM
In Person: Register to Join us Saturday December 19th for the Holiday Celebration
"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much"
- Helen Keller