Support Group Help!

Hi everyone, my name is Michele and I am posting on this board for the first time today. I am needing to find a support group here or around here even if it is on the net to complete the criteria for surgery! My surgeon said if I can get some documentation showing the support group chat or meeting I do not have to make the 4 hr drive to his office for one. As it is this commute is breaking me but I keep telling myself its only for one month. Then I will get a surgery date probably for June! If anyone knows of any meetings here or in person anywhere near Effingham Illinois, let me know! Thanks everyone in advance... Michele