Support Groups

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While living with cancer, the support of family, friends and caregivers is important. Sometimes, new or additional sources of support are needed. Support groups provide education, support and sharing for anyone who is experiencing cancer in their lives. Whether you are the person with cancer, a family member, friend or loved one, support groups are available for you. Groups meet in person, by telephone and over the Internet. Below are local and national organizations that offer support groups. Support groups are usually free of charge. Contact the organizations directly, talk to your social worker, or ask your nurse for more information.

National Support Groups
Many national cancer organizations offer support groups for patients and/or for loved ones. The American Cancer Society offers the following programs in many communities: I Can Cope, Look Good...Feel Better, Man to Man, Reach to Recovery, and Road to Recovery. Contact the American Cancer Society office listed in the telephone directory or call 1-800-ACS-2345 to find out what services are available in your area. You may also contact your local healthcare provider for more information on support groups or visit the events section of this website to view upcoming local activities.

American Cancer Society
Phone: (573) 443-1496 (In Columbia)
Phone: (573) 635-4821 (In Jefferson City)
Toll Free: (800) ACS-2345
Toll Free: (800) 429-7753 (In Columbia)
Toll Free: (800)635-9194 (In Jefferson City)

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Toll free: (800) 264-2873

Virtual Wellness Community
Free online support services for people with cancer and their loved ones.
  • Led by trained professionals
  • Designed to help you connect with others with cancer
  • Scheduled to meet each week for 90 minutes
  • Easy to access anytime, anywhere
  • Secure and password protected
  • Set up to allow you to remain anonymous, if you choose
Joining an online support group is easy!
  • Visit The Wellness Community website to complete the online registration form.
  • Designed to help you connect with others with cancer
  • A staff person from The Wellness Community will call you for a short interview.
  • Following the interview, complete and return the diagnosis or caregiver confirmation form to The Wellness Community.

Support Groups

BOONE COUNTY

Grief Support Group Sessions

  • Classes begin at 5:30 pm
    (call for date and time of next session)
  • Contact (573) 875-0555 for more information

Grief Support Group

  • Contact Marla Perryman at 573-814-7100 or 1-800-456-0417 to register for information

Mid-Missouri Breast Cancer Awareness Group

  • Meets second Wednesday at 6:00 pm
  • Contact Kathy Windmoeller at 573-443-0622
    for more information

Brain Tumor Support Group

  • On-line support
  • Contact Laura Neal at 573-882-7373 or
    neallm@health.missouri.edu for more information

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

  • Second Monday of the Month 5:30 - 7:00pm
  • Meet at the American Cancer Society Office
    1900 North Providence Road, Suite 105
  • For more information call The Leukemia &
    Lymphoma Society Patient Services at 800-264-2873

Grief and Bereavement Support Group

  • Contact info. Connie Welbern, MSW 573-815-5250 or
    Spiritual Care Services 573-815-3888

Mid-Missouri Lung Cancer Support Group

  • First Thursday of each Month 5:30-7:00 PM
  • Meet in the Boone Electric Community Room,
    north side of building
  • The group will be led by an advanced practice nurse, a social worker, and a pulmonologist.
  • For more information contact Christine Chang at
    573-882-2587

Freedom From Smoking

  • Starting Wednesday, July 9, 2008 @ 5:15PM
  • Meet at 204 South Nineth Street
    Missouri United Methodist Church,
    Room 113 - First Floor
  • Free of Charge
  • It is an eight-session program that is designed to help you quit smoking. It is a positive program with great results.
  • Program includes all materials and workbooks, reimbursed nicotine replacement therapy products, reimbursed prescriptions and incentives such as a one-month gym membership or a gift certificate for gym shoes with completion of the program.
  • Contact Julie Sears with any questions 573-875-8880 or jsears@phoenixprogramsinc.org

AUDRAIN COUNTY

Cancer Support Group for Cancer Patients and Their Families

  • Contact Barb Gregory at 573-58 1-8500 for more
    information

Cancer Support Group for Women

  • Contact Kim Bull at 573-582-8237 for more information

Bereavement Support Group for Widows and Widowers

  • Contact Connie Pickering at 573-581-3207
    for more information

COLE COUNTY

Smoking Cessation

  • Capital Region Medical Center
  • Contact Tiffany Rutledge I Community Health
    at 573-632-5591 for more information

Breast Cancer - ETC (Encouragement Through Caring)

  • Samaritan Center, 2nd Thursday of every month
  • 1310 East McCarty Jefferson City, MO
  • Rosie Verslues 573-635-3283

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

  • For more information, contact Rita Chorenziak
    5520 Dove Lake Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
    Phone: 573-395-46921 Fax: 573-395-9902
    Email: MO.NOCC@ovaian.org or
    reety61@earthlink.net

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

  • Second Wednesday of the Month 5:30 - 7:00pm
  • Meet at the Panera Bread Company - Private Room In Back
  • 2226 Missouri Blvd. Jefferson City, Missouri
  • For more information call The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Patient Services at 800-264-2873

SALINE COUNTY

Cancer Support Group

  • Sessions will be held in the meeting room at the
    Marshall Public Library
  • If you have cancer, have ever had cancer, or know someone who has cancer, this would be a great group for you to be involved with
  • For more information, call 886-4783 or 815-4725

Look Good Feel Better
The free program is offered by the American Cancer Society to help women "Look Good and Feel Better" while living with cancer. The program is taught by licensed cosmetologists who help with make-up application and tips; skin and nail care; choice and care of a wig; info on hats, caps and scarves. An extensive make-up kit is provided and yours to take home. Participation is limited to one class per year. Reservation required

Please contact the American Cancer Society for dates and times.



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