Chicago Breast Cancer Support and Resource Centers
We feel fortunate to have these wonderful resource centers in our communities! All are non-profit organizations that offer psychosocial support to cancer patients and their loved ones in the form of educational programs, information, wellness activities, and counseling. All programs and services are free of charge! Maybe choose a massage, acupuncture or facial, join a support group, attend a lecture, try a yoga class. Let the warm and knowledgeable staff at these centers help you through this overwhelming time in your life.
Cancer Wellness Center
Located in Northbrook and Grayslake, this non-profit organization “helps people live better while living with cancer” by offering free educational programs, information, wellness activities, support groups and counseling for anyone impacted by cancer. Choose a massage, acupuncture or facial, join a support group, attend a lecture, try a yoga class. Let the warm and knowledgeable staff at Cancer Wellness Center help you through this overwhelming time in your life. Northbrook, IL Grayslake, IL 847-509-9595
Gilda’s Club Chicago
Gilda’s Club, a non-profit organization, offers “free cancer support for the whole family, the whole time”. There are over 350 activities held each month at its downtown Chicago Clubhouse as well as in several hospital locations throughout the city. Membership at Gilda’s Club includes a customized member plan for yourself and your family. Spanish and Polish programming is available. Chicago, IL 312-464-9900
Lemons of Love
Lemons of Love is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers care packages to hospitals and oncology centers and provides personalized care packages for individuals with a donation. They offer free programs for anyone impacted by cancer at our 406 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois location and provide one-on-one family support at their building at 607 Eastern Avenue in Plymouth, Wisconsin.
Living Well
Living Well “stands as a gathering place that provides comfort and community to anyone experiencing the effects of cancer”. This non-profit organization in Geneva, IL offers support groups, educational workshops, exercise and stress reduction classes, and counseling all free of charge. Geneva, IL 630-262-1111
Wellness House
This non-profit organization located in Hinsdale, IL offers a multitude of support groups, classes and social events for anyone affected by cancer – all free of charge! Wellness House programs “educate, support and empower participants so they will improve their physical and emotional well-being”. Hinsdale, IL 630-323-5150
Chicago Wig and Mastectomy Products Resource List
- American Cancer Society North Shore Region (847) 328-5147; Lake County Region (847) 317-0025
- J. Crager Alternatives 2167 N. Clybourn, Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 248-6844 or (312) 565-1900
- Jerome Krause Fashion Hair, Inc. 9150 N. Crawford Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 (847) 673-2442
- Hair Responses, Inc. 701 West Deerfield Parkway Suite 10, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847) 541-9799
- Naturally Yours 7219 South Kingery (Route 83), Willowbrook, IL 60527 (630) 570-5004
- Linda’s HeadQuarters 3339 West Dempster, Skokie, IL 60076 (847) 679-0669 or (877) 279-0295
- Chrysalis Custom Hair 3015 West Roscoe St., Chicago, IL 60618 (312)622-1475
- Second Act 2924 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60657 (773)525-2228
- Complete Shaping Bilateral Mastectomy Apparel