Group Therapy at Center on Halsted is one component of our Behavioral Health services. We provide both on-going and time-limited groups. For a list of current groups, please see below.
To participate in any of our groups, interested parties will need to schedule an initial screening. If you are a current client, please reach out to your assigned therapist to discuss your interest. Fees are noted for each specific group.
For general information about our groups, please contact us at 773.472.6469 EXT 460 or
Group Cycle for 2024
Mondays
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) 4:00PM-6:00PM | In-Person | Free | Next Orientation: September 2024
This is an ongoing group that meets for 27 weeks with home practice reviewed at the end of each session that reinforce skills learned that week. Interested participants must be able to commit to 27 weeks of in-person sessions, able to complete home practice in a timely manner to discuss each week, and be able to incorporate time to practice skills each week outside of group sessions. This is a skills-based group that is designed to provide intensive, long-term, high-quality treatment to 2SLGBTQIA+ folks who present with a variety of challenging experiences that have impacted their quality of life. These experiences may include, but are not limited to: symptoms of trauma, suicidal thoughts and/or suicidal behaviors, self-harm behaviors, dysregulated emotions, unstable relationships, impulsive behaviors, intense emotional pain and reactivity, and multiple previous attempts with mental health professionals. Group participants will learn and practice a variety of skills to effectively manage with these experiences in four (4) structured modules: Mindfulness Skills, Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills, Emotion Regulation Skills, and Distress Tolerance Skills.
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Youth Support Group | 5:30PM-7:00PM | In-Person | Free | Ages 13 to 18
This therapy group provides a community space for teens to receive support with navigating the challenges of adolescence, exploring identity, developing coping strategies and discussing mental health. Group sessions are flexible and often include games, art and creativity to foster connection. The group is ongoing and always accepting new participants.
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VOCES | 6:00PM-7:30PM | In-person | Free | Weekly
A therapeutic group facilitated in Spanish for Latinx and LGBTQ individuals seeking to develop and practice interpersonal skills. In addition, the group is a space to share experiences and learn from other people in the community. Group participants will be able to establish a deeper knowledge about their identities and the identities of other people. Participants will collaborate by identifying themes for the group which may include: coping skills, self-care, friendships, relationships, and family.
Un grupo terapéutico facilitado en Español para individuos Latinx/Latine y LGBTQ que buscan desarrollar y practicar destrezas interpersonales. Además, el grupo es un espacio para compartir experiencias y aprender de otras personas de la comunidad. Participantes del grupo podrán establecer un conocimiento más profundo sobre sus identidades y las identidades de otras personas. Participantes colaboraran identificando temas para el grupo los cuales pueden incluir: habilidades de afrontamiento, autocuidado, amistades, relaciones, y familia.
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Tuesdays
Queer Women’s Group | 6:00PM-7:30PM | In-person | $10-40
A space for queer (trans, non-binary, and cis) women to honestly and openly engage in therapeutic work around topics important to them. This group is for women who are interested in developing greater insight about themselves, exploring patterns of relating with others, and giving and receiving support. Topics discussed in group are generated by group members, but often include discussions of dating, sex and sexuality, finding community, coming out, internalized homophobia, intersections with other minority identities, and many others. The purpose of this group is to support women in exploring their identities and making meaningful changes in their lives.
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QTPOC | 7:00PM-8:30PM | Virtual | Free | Bi-weekly
This group is for Queer and Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary folks with intersecting identities as Black, Indigenous, Latinx/e, Asian and/or other ethnic and racial identities. This group develops a safe space where folks can share their lived experiences and learn from others within the intersection of these identities. This space is led by a clinician of color and will encourage participants to collaborate and author the topics of each session. Back To Top
Wednesdays
Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, & Non-Binary Group | 5:30PM-7:00PM | In-person | $10-40
A group for individuals wanting to explore their gender identity/expression and connect with others who have similar experiences. Topics such as gatekeeping, “being trans enough”, intersectionality, coping, internalized transphobia, building your own narrative, navigating oppression, exploring medical transition, and resource sharing are a few of the topics that are typically explored. Try on new ways to be you by utilizing this brave therapeutic space.
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Navigating Healthy Relationships for Queer People | 7:30PM-9:00PM | In-person | $10-40
This identity-based support group will explore interdependent and intrapersonal relationships as queer folks. The group is intended to be an inclusive, queer community space where 2SLGBTQIA+ people will strive to effectively interact with one another through an open dialogue on topics specific to our identities. This group is encouraged to be a safe, secure space where our contributions are valued, where we can provide and receive feedback to and from our peers and feel support from each other. Navigating Healthy Relationships for Queer People will be moderated by a clinician and trainee and conversations will be peer driven. Back To Top
Thursdays
BIPOC Support Group | 12PM-2PM | In-person at Center on Cottage Grove (6323 S. Cottage Grove Ave) | Free | Monthly
Note: This group meets in person at Center on Cottage Grove. This space is for LGBTQ folks who are Black, Indigenous or a Person of Color. This is a space to connect with others and be creative with community. Meals Provided. Space is Limited. Intake Required.
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Thriving with HIV | 7:30PM-9:00PM | In-person | Free
This group is ongoing, but always accepts new participants! Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a long-term survivor, this group is designed to foster community and create a safe space for people of all genders and sexualities who share the experience of living with HIV. Topics covered may include navigating sex and disclosure, the importance of self-care with HIV, and dealing with stigma.
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Saturdays
Healing Together 11AM-12:30PM • (In Person) Free
This is a support group for 2SLGBTQIA+ survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, harassment, and/or discrimination who have freed themselves or are attempting to free themselves from the power and control dynamics of relationship violence. We will discuss the impact of the violence on our current lives and explore topics including boundaries, communication, and self-care. Together, we will define post-traumatic growth and how to apply the process into our daily lives.
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