Share Network — Free Caregiver Support Groups — Chicago South Side
Share Network Chicago is part of the Chicago South Side Aging Resource Guide, connecting older adults and family caregivers on Chicago’s South Side to community services. The platform maintains a curated directory of free caregiver support groups in the South Side neighborhoods — covering dementia caregiving, general aging caregiving, and condition-specific groups — making it easier for South Side caregivers to find a group nearby.
What to Expect
The Share Network Caregiver Support Groups directory lists in-person and virtual groups that meet across Chicago’s South Side and nearby neighborhoods. Listings include the group’s name, sponsoring organization, meeting location and schedule, contact information, and focus area. Groups range from general caregiver support to dementia-focused groups to faith-based programs hosted in partnership with South Side congregations. Most groups are free and open to family caregivers without referral or eligibility paperwork.
Who This Group Is For
The directory serves South Side Chicago family caregivers — adult children caring for parents, spouses, partners, grandchildren, and friends in primary caregiving roles. The platform is especially valuable for caregivers who want to find a group in their own neighborhood, in a setting that reflects the cultural and community fabric of the South Side. Many of the listed groups partner with longstanding South Side institutions, including faith communities, community health centers, and senior service agencies.
Why Peer Support Works
Caregivers in Chicago often describe wanting to find a group close to home, with people who understand the specific context of their neighborhood and community. Share Network’s curated approach answers that need by surfacing the groups that exist on the South Side rather than leaving caregivers to piece together listings from across the metro. Once caregivers find a group that fits, the steady benefits of peer support follow — shared knowledge, practical strategies, and the relief of being understood by others walking the same path.
How to Join
The Share Network directory is free to use. Visit sharenetworkchicago.org/resources/caregiver-support-groups to browse current listings by location, focus area, and meeting schedule. Each listing includes direct contact information for the sponsoring organization so caregivers can register for a group, ask questions, and confirm the next meeting.