Patients & Visitors Support Groups Sometimes you just need to know there's someone who understands. If this describes you, you might find one of these support groups helpful. To edit a listing, please call 417-269-4636 or submit a change request. Support Group Description Meeting Contact Support Group Adoption Triad of the Ozarks Description Support group for anyone affected by an adoption decision. Meeting Third Monday night of every month. Contact Sharon Fieker 417-840-8492 or sfieker@ichoosethisday.org Support Group Dementia Caregiver Support Group Description A place to listen, share and learn from other caregivers who are caring for someone with Dementia. Meeting Monthly meetings held in Springfield - please call for time and location information. Contact Lyndsay Sneed, Cox Senior Advantage, 417-269-3616 Support Group Branson Area Grief Support Group Description For anyone going through the many stages of grief. Meeting Second Monday of each month, next meeting January 10th 10:30–11:30 a.m. Contact Location to be determined. To register, contact Renee Jenkins, LCSW at 417-269-HOME. Support Group Ozark/Nixa Area GriefShare Support Group Description Nondenominational meetings featuring biblical teaching on grief and recovery. Meeting Each Wednesday beginning January 11th 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. for 12 weeks. Contact Cassidy United Methodist Church. To register, contact Renee Jenkins, LCSW at 417-269-HOME. Support Group Parkinson's Disease: Seniors Description For caregivers and patients, ages 65 and older. Please call for further questions. Meeting Monthly meetings held in Springfield - please call for time and location information. Contact Lyndsay Sneed, Cox Senior Advantage, 417-269-3616 Support Group Springfield Area GriefShare Support Group Description Nondenominational meetings featuring biblical teaching on grief and recovery. Meeting Each Monday beginning January 16th 6:00–8:00 p.m. for 12 weeks. Contact Messiah Lutheran Church. To register, contact Renee Jenkins, LCSW at 417-269-HOME. Support Group Springfield Area Widows Support Group Description For any woman who has lost a spouse. Meeting Each Tuesday, beginning February 7th 10:00–11:30 a.m. or 2:30–3:45 p.m. for six weeks. Contact Meyer Center, Meeting Room C. To register, contact Renee Jenkins, LCSW at 417-269-HOME. Support Group Springfield Men’s Monthly Breakfast Description For men who have experienced a loss of a loved one. Meeting Last Monday of each month beginning January 31st 8:30–9:30 a.m. Contact Messiah Lutheran Church. To register, contact Renee Jenkins, LCSW at 417-269-HOME. Support Group Type 1 Diabetes Support Description Please join us as we educate, advocate and support those who have or are affected by Type 1 diabetes Meeting Meeting quarterly beginning 2023 Contact Dana Tindell, dana.tindell@coxhealth.com Support Group Diabetes Education Barton County Description Support to individuals and families affected by diabetes. Assists with glucose monitoring and insulin pump support. Meeting Currently hosting one on one sessions. Contact Wendy Schiltz 417-681-5263 Support Group Gamblers Anonymous Description Closed meeting for individuals with the desire to stop gambling. Meeting The Venue's Church from 6:30–7:30 p.m. on Thursday nights unless Springfield schools is closed. Monday nights 7:00–8:00 p.m. at St Elizabeth Seton Church. Contact Karen Trigg 417-894-7959 Support Group GriefShare Description A 13 week program held at Restoration Church that features biblical concepts for healing from grief after the death of a loved one. Meeting Mondays, 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Restoration Church in Springfield. Contact Sandy Drummond 417-459-3042 Support Group Infant Loss Support Description Our mission is to support safe practices to reduce infant death and provide support for families that have lost babies. Meeting Call for time and location. Contact Sara Tamburrino 573-465-5039 or sara@infantlossresources.org Support Group Infertility and Miscarriage Support Group Description A general support group for those going through infertility, require intervention for family building, or have experienced a miscarriage/infant loss. Meeting Meeting is the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at The Library Center. Contact Angela Crawford 417-234-6335 or resolvespringfieldmo@gmail.com Support Group Lost and Found Grief Center Description A place for hope through grieving. Meeting Call for time and location Contact Jamie Fields 417-865-9998 or info@lostandfoundozarks.com Support Group Scleroderma Support Description We provide support and answer questions regarding Scleroderma. Meeting Call for time and location. Contact Gerry Robertson 417-866-4297 Support Group Springfield Ostomy Family Support Group Description Support group for loved ones. Meeting Meeting the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at National Ave Christian Church Contact Patricia Keiner 417-351-5635 or patk4263@gmail.com Support Group Springfield Stroke Support Group Description Support group for those that have suffered a stroke. There is a different stroke related topic and speaker each month. Meeting We meet on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 2:00 p.m. Contact Sarah Woolford 417-269-2069 Support Group Surgical Weight Loss Support Group Description Offered to both pre-surgical and post-surgical patients. Receive support from fellow patients as well as clinical staff, receive ongoing education and discuss varying stages of recovery. Meeting Meetings held virtually on Microsoft Teams. Contact coxsurgicalweightloss@coxhealth.com Support Group TLC: The Lactation Club Description Support group for breastfeeding mothers Meeting The Lactation Club meets in-person the first Monday of each month. If a holiday falls on the first Monday, the group will meet the second Monday. Contact The Women's Center 417-269-4664 Option 2 Support Group Warrior Wives: Military Wife Support Description Preparing military wives for life's daily battles. Meeting Call for time and location. Contact Julie 417-319-6780 or 1warriorwife@usawarriorwives.org