GROW in Illinois
The organization was brought to Illinois in 1978 by Australian GROW leaders, at the invitation of Professor O. Hobart Mowrer from the University of Illinois. Mowrer, a community psychologist, was researching the concept of self help, and believed member-run services add an essential element to mental health care.
GROW has been active in Illinois for 38 years and developed a network of mutual help groups across the state. GROW groups meet at community venues and groups for special populations meet in professionally-operated facilities. GROW in Illinois was primarily funded by the Division of Mental Health through June 30, 2015.
In the absence of state budget appropriations the Department of Human Services and the Division of Mental Health were forced to make drastic cuts, eliminating many state funded programs. Without state funding GROW in Illinois is entirely dependent on donations and fundraising activities.
In July of 2017, Grow in Illinois was awarded a grant from the Champaign County Mental Health Board to provide a part-time Fieldworker position for Champaign County. GROW will continue looking for funding opportunities to redevelop GROW in Illinois and beyond.
GROW leaders and staff in Illinois work collaboratively with GROW in America, GROW in New Jersey, and GROW International to ensure the authentic development of the GROW organization throughout the world.
We invite you to visit an Illinois GROW group -- you don’t need an invitation or introduction. To find a group near you, call 1-217-352-6989. or follow this link, Illinois GROUP Listing
Note: GROW groups for special populations meet in hospitals, mental health agencies, drop-in centers, and forensic units across the state. For more information about special GROW groups, please call the number above.
Feeling overwhelmed, Isolated, lonely, need friendly (non-judgmental) support with life?
GROW in Champaign county
Why not try GROW’s 12-step Mental help program of Growth to Maturity! GROW meets weekly to work through life's challenges using the GROW program, shared experiences, and resources. No introductions are needed, just join a group.
WELCOME to GROW group/orientation
Tuesday 11:00 AM Join us for a brief overview of the Program and Q and A
Join Zoom Meeting
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Monday Afternoon: from 1pm to 3pm (In-Person/Phone)
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 302 W. CHURCH, C
*RING OFFICE BELL FOR ENTRANCE- MEET IN LIBRARY
call-in number for Group: 267-807-9601 PW:741025#
Monday Evening Virtual: from 6:30 pm—8:30 pm (Phone/Virtual) oin Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 850 6280 7294
Passcode: 324104
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Thursday Afternoon: from 2pm—4pm (In Person/Phone/Virtual)
IN RECESS (Will resume soon)
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH- (GATHERING PLACE BUILDING)
200 S. CENTURY BLVD. Rantoul, IL
For more information contact Group organizers: Kerrie Hacker 217-722-8551 DaYanna 217-417-5639 GROW main office 217-352-6989