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Information, education, and research on blood cancers.

Support available through group meetings and weekly online chats.

Services

Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Cancer support for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Combines treatment and education within an individualized diabetes treatment program encompassing the critical areas of diet, medication, exercise, motivation, and emotional support. Offers a range of specialized programs and services, including a diabetes resource library and support groups for patients and their families.

Services

Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Diabetes Management Clinics
- Make Today Count: Support group for those with life threatening illness and their families. - Adult Asthmatic Support Group, Better Breather's Club (chronic obstructive lung disease/families), Spinal Cord Injury Alumni Group, New Strides Stroke Club, etc.
Peer support is available one-on-one and information regarding community support groups is available.
SIBSHOP: Offers support groups for siblings of children with developmental disabilities and training for parents. THE INCREDIBLE YEARS: eight-week parent training program for families of small children with autism or language delays.
Support group for parents of children diagnosed with Williams Syndrome.
Provides Diabetes Support Groups.
Lupus Support Groups: Provides a support group for individuals with lupus along with caregivers, family members and friends of individuals with lupus. Available both online and in person.
Support group for ostomy patients who have bowel or bladder diversion due to cancer, colitis, or Crohns disease; the meeting location is ADA-compliant.

Services

Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Provides online support groups available 24 Hours a day for people affected by rheumatoid arthritis, etc.
Support group for women who have had or are currently impacted by breast cancer.
Sponsors support groups for Children of Aged Parents, Low Vision and Parkinson's Disease.
Provides peer support groups to help individuals manage their disability, assist in exploring options, problem solving and developing new skills.
Provides a variety of support groups that meet regularly in the Springfield area.
Provides an Alzheimer's support group.
Diabetes support group meets at Healthpoint Plaza, Cape Girardeau. For additional information contact Southeast Diabetes Center at 339-0121 / 1-888-339-0121.
The Breakfast Club: Breast Cancer Support Group that provides support in a caring environment.
Support Groups: Sponsors three support groups including Traumatic Brain Injury, Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis.
Provides support groups for individuals with Crohn's and Colitis, their parents/guardians and siblings, focusing on topics such as the basics of Crohn's and colitis, treatment, medications, nutrition, and more.

Free programs assist adult cancer survivors and caregivers:

-- Survivorship 101: For cancer patients and their caregivers, a 9 week program is available in person or over Zoom in small group settings by professional facilitators. Provides survivorship education, emotional/mental health support and rehabilitation. Survivors connect with and provide support to each other.

--Under 45 Survivorship 101: Same program as above, but tailored especially for the under 45 age demographic.

-- Brain Fog Program: A 6 week program over Zoom by professional facilitators in small groups for survivors post-cancer treatment. Brain exercises, memory support tools, and research-proven methods for mental stability for both cancer and Covid survivors.

-- Advanced/Chronic Cancer Support Groups: Professional facilitators help survivors and caregivers create their best lives possible while living with advanced or chronic cancer. Monthly support sessions in person and over Zoom.

Parent support groups for parents of special needs children (developmental disabilities, behavioral/emotional disorders, or physical challenges).

Parenting classes.

Information and referral.

Educational materials and quarterly newsletter.

Trained advocates can attend meetings with parents, such as court hearings and IEPs, and can meet one on one in home to address parenting concerns.

Services

Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Home Based Parenting Education
Parenting Skills Classes

Aims to provide encouragement, hope, and healing to those facing challenging circumstances and would like direction.

Offers different support groups for a variety of topics, including:

- Depression and anxiety (Bright Hope and Stronger)

- Single motherhood (Embrace Grace)

- Divorce (Divorce Care)

- Grief and loss (Grief Share and Oasis)

- Sexual abuse and assault (Restored)

- Pornography and sexual addiction (Compass and L.I.F.E.)

Services

Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Separation/Divorce Support Groups

This gathering offers support and education for adult patients with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers. Family members, caregivers, and friends are also encouraged to attend.

Provides cancer treatment, diagnostic imaging and laboratory services, Access to cancer clinical trials, Resource Center and Patient Library, Nutritional counseling and support, Family and genetic risk assessment, Survivorship services and wellness programs, Support groups and individual counseling, Wigs, prostheses and self-esteem boutique.

SECOND LOCATION: Mercy Cancer Center - West Lakes (12495 University Avenue Clive, IA 50325, same phone).

Services

Cancer Clinics
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Pap Tests
Colorectal Cancer Detection
Appearance Enhancement Consultation Programs