Youth / Students
Youth / Students (General)
Champaign
Alateen (A,L) This fellowship is for young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Meets Fri., 7:00 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church, State and University, Champaign. Additional local meetings are also available. Call: Champaign-Urbana Al-Anon/Alateen Answering Service (866) 794-8515 Email: webmaster@siafg.org Local Website: aa-eci.org National Website: al-anon.alateen.org Write: AFG – District 12, P.O. Box 3351, Champaign, IL61826-3351
Parent Wonders (1990 A,P) The Mission of the Parent Wonders program of the Developmental Services Center is to build relationships that positively impact young children’s development so that they are ready to succeed and eager to learn. Parent Wonders provides support and services that promote family strengths and positive parent-child relationships. Parent Wonders partners with families to enhance self-sufficiency within family cultural and community foundations. Parent Wonders employs the ISBE Birth to Three Standards as the guide to essential building blocks of future school and life. Call: Nicole Smith, Director of Family Development (217) 356-9176 Email: nsmith@dsc-illinois.org Local Website: dsc-illinois.org Write: 1304 W. Bradley Ave. Champaign, IL 61821
Rainbows For All Children (1983 A,P/L) This program offers groups to help children who are grieving the loss of a parent or guardian due to death, divorce, deployment or other loss. Contact Rainbows to find groups. Call: (847) 952-1770 Email: info@rainbows.org National Website: rainbows.org Write: Rainbows for All Children, 1007 Church St., Ste. 408, Evanston, IL60201
Speak Out! (2008 F,P/L) This group is for teens and young adults with disabilities. The group helps youth to speak up for their rights, socialize, and have a good time. It meets at the same time as the Parents of Adults with Disabilities support group. The group is sponsored by Community Choices, Inc. Bring snacks and drinks to share. Call: Community Choices (217) 621-1090 Email: communitychoices1@gmail.com Local Website: communitychoicesinc.org Write: Community Choices, Inc., P.O. Box 17551, Urbana, IL 61803
Talk it UP – LGBTQ Youth Support Group (2010 F,P) This peer-run LGBTQ support group is for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning) middle- and high-school youth. LGBTQ youth can expect an atmosphere of acceptance and support while meeting other LGBTQ youth. The group is co-facilitated by two adults experienced in working with youth. However, the group is led by youth participants. Topics of conversation include coming out, dating, talking to parents, and other issues relevant to LGBTQ youth. Groups meetings are two-hour sessions each Monday 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, with one hour of facilitated discussion and one hour of unstructured socialization. This group is currently meeting on zoom. Email: info@unitingpride.org Email: talkitup@unitingpride.org Local Website: unitingpride.org
Young Lives Group (Champaign) (2008, A,L) This group offers teen moms support and education, relief from the isolation and struggle of their daily lives, and hope for the future. Each meeting includes transportation, a free meal, child care, and fun activities. Meets 1st and 3rd Thurs., 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., during the school year. In the summer there are weekly play dates and a summer camp in July for moms and their babies. Meeting Location: C-U Church 107 S Webber Street, Urbana. Call: Erin Grace (217) 493-9537 Email: gracee321@aol.com National Website: younglife.org
College Students / University Life
Champaign
International Hospitality Committee (IHC) (1952 F,L) This group organizes volunteer programs to help support University of Illinois international students, families, faculty, and staff during their stay in the Champaign-Urbana community. The goals of the IHC are to promote an enjoyable cultural and educational experience for international visitors, facilitate their adjustment to their new environment, and encourage understanding and friendship among them and local residents. Programs include free English conversation classes, friendship groups, a host family program, and a lending storeroom. Call: Mary Kruse or Nancy McGlathery Email: mary.kruse1@gmail.com Email: nmcglath@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/137034356333784/
A: Affiliated with a state, national or international group
F: Freestanding group
L: Lay run/organized group
P/L: Professional and lay persons share facilitation/organizational roles in group
P: Professional facilitates and/or organizes group meetings