Support Groups

Support Groups: Physical Health

CANCER:

Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group
Medical Center East offers a monthly support group for women who have experienced breast cancer. You will have the opportunity to meet other women at different stages of recovery, including some that had breast cancer years ago. The group meets on the third Tuesday of every month from noon until 1:30 p.m. A light lunch is provided. To register, call 205-838-3519 or e-mail to lmfoshee@ehs-inc.com.

Brain Buddies Support Group (Malignant Brain Tumors)
3rd Monday, 11:00 a.m.
Kirklin Clinic
205.934.2921

CanSurvive – GYN Cancer Support Group

3rd Friday,12:00 noon
American Cancer Society
1100 Ireland Way
205.975.9523

Camp Bluebird
This retreat offers a unique experience for adult cancer patients by promoting a sense of well-being among campers, teaching them how to live with cancer and cancer treatments, and providing them with a time for listening and learning, sharing and caring, and rest and relaxation. Campers may participate in recreational activities, arts and crafts, support activities, and daily devotions. The three-day, two-night camp is held twice each year and is free-of-charge to the camper. Call 205-838-3519 or e-mail lmfoshee@ehs-inc.com to find out when the next camp is scheduled.

Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
Laryngectomee support /rehabilitation
205.801.8460

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Patient and Family Support Group
4th Tuesday, 12:00 noon
ACS
1100 Ireland Way
205.934.0337

"Look Good...Feel Better"
In the fight against cancer, everything counts–mind and body, appearance, and self-confidence. The "Look Good…Feel Better" program is a supportive, informative and enjoyable first step toward renewed self-esteem, self confidence and emotional recovery for women cancer patients undergoing radiation and/or chemotherapy. The group meets on the third Monday of January, March, May, July, September and November from 1-3 p.m. The program is free of charge, however a reservation is required. Call 205-838-3519 or e-mail to lmfoshee@ehs-inc.com to register.

Melanoma Support Group
Office of Community Affairs
205.934.0282

Mesothelioma
Visit Mesothelioma Symptoms to get facts and information on Mesothelioma.
205.934.0282

Man to Man
Man to Man is a forum for men to learn about prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment through interactive presentations, materials and discussions. The group will meet on a monthly basis. Call the Cancer Resource Center at 205-838-3519 or e-mail to lmfoshee@ehs-inc.com for more information.

New Beginnings (Newly diagnosed Breast Cancer) - Monthly meetings in Multidisciplinary Breast Clinic
Kirklin Clinic
205.801.8266 option 3

Reach to Recovery
Reach to Recovery is a volunteer visitation program that helps breast cancer patients meet the emotional, physical and cosmetic needs related to breast cancer. Call 205-838-3519 or e-mail lmfoshee@ehs-inc.com for a referral to the Reach to Recovery program.

T.O.U.C.H Cancer Support Group
This support group is for people who have had cancer or who are living with cancer and undergoing treatment. It provides information, understanding, caring and hope for cancer patients and their families. The group meets the first Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More intensive support is offered following the TOUCH group meeting. A light lunch is provided.

To register, call 205-838-3519 or e-mail lmfoshee@ehs-inc.com.

Woman to Woman
Support Group for wives of men with Prostate Cancer (Meeting at 5:10 p.m. at the Homewood office of Urology Centers of Alabama. Meetings are in January, April, July and October). Call the Cancer Resource Center at 205-838-3519 or e-mail to lmfoshee@ehs-inc.com for more information.

Young Breast Cancer Survivors (before 45)
4th Tuesday, 11:30am @ACS
1100 Ireland Way
205.930.8870

DIABETES:

ACIPCO Health Services Diabetes Education Program
1501 32nd Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35207
205.325.1906 

Brookwood Diabetes Center
200 Montgomery Highway, Suite 205
Birmingham, AL 35216
205.802.6997

Diabetes Support Group
Join others in your community with diabetes to discuss matters of interest related to living with diabetes and to receive educational information. Meetings are held weekly. For the date and location nearest you, call MCE Diabetes Education at 205-838-3541 or the Diabetes Support Group representative at 205-853-5405.

Kirklin Clinic Outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Program
2000 - 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
205.801.9934

St. Vincent's Hospital
Outpatient Diabetes Education Center
810 St. Vincent's Drive
Birmingham, AL 35205
205.930.2582

The Diabetes Teaching/Learning Center Inpatient, Outpatient and Gestational Programs
Birmingham Baptist Medical Center
701 Princeton Avenue, SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
205.783.7283

800 Montclair Road
Birmingham, AL 35213
205.592.1466

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Diabetes Education Program
W802 Spain-Wallace Building 619 19th Street
Birmingham, AL 35233
205.934.5226

LUPUS:

Lupus Support Group
One Nineteen Health & Wellness
7191 Cahaba Valley Road
Hoover, AL 35

Lupus Support Group
Trinity Wellness Center
720 Montclair Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35213

OTHER:

Birmingham Area Kidney Transplant Support Group
P.O. Box 512
Birmingham, AL 35201
205.934.2111
1.800.750.3331

Heartbeat Support Group
Bi-monthly educational and social meetings provide ongoing information for open heart surgery patients and their families. A newsletter is mailed every other month to members with up-to-date information, group news and recipes. For more information, call cardiac rehabilitation coordinator, Dianne Bonner, R.N., at 205-838-3475 or e-mail to dcbonner@ehs-inc.com.

Hospice Support Group
Sponsored by Medical Center Hospice, this monthly support group is available to anyone currently coping with the loss of a loved one to a terminal illness. Come and join us as we laugh, talk, cry and work through our grief together. For the time and location of meetings or other information, call 838-5752.

Low Vision Support Group
Persons of all ages with visual impairments meet at MCE for educational and social activities. A Low Vision Support Group meeeting is held the last Wednesday of every month, and Shuttle pick up is available with a reservation. To receive a monthly announcement and for information on all programs and services offered at the Liz Moore Low Vision Center, contact Madelyn Jones by calling 838-3162 or e-mail to
mcjones@ehs-inc.com.

Surgical Weight Loss Support Group
St. Vincent's East has two support groups for surgical weight loss patients. In a monthly meetings, men and women who are considering surgical weight loss surgery, those currently in treatment, and past surgical weight loss patients meet for discussion, support, encouragement and fellowship. Post-op members offer advice and share their experiences in a way that only someone who has "been there" can. We encourage pre-op patients, their family and friends to ask questions and express concerns. Guest speakers provide education and insight and include physicians, nutritionists, long term post-op patients and others. The first support group is for Gastric-Band patients. It is called BANDERS4LIFE. This group meets the third Saturday of every month at 10:30 a.m. in classrooms 1&2 at St.Vincent's East. The second support group is for Gastric Bypass patients. It is called SAINTS FOR WELLNESS. This group meets at St. Vincent's East on the third Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. in classrooms 1 and 2. For more information, please call (205) 838-6589 or e-mail to veronica.patterson@stvhs.com

Herpes Support Group of Alabama
Jefferson County Health Department
1400 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
205.985.5158

Orthopedic Oncology Support Group
3rd Wednesday, 12:00 noon
ACS
1100 Ireland Way
205.975.0415

Radiation Oncology Support Group
205.975.5628

Transplant Wellness Group (Blood Cancer)
2nd Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Dawson Baptist Church
Homewood. Light Refreshments
205.989.0098

UAB Civitan Intl Research Center Sparks Clinic
1720 7th Avenue S
205.934.5471
1.800.822.2472

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Heart/Lung/Liver Support Group
205.655.3151

US TOO (Prostate Cancer)
3rd Tuesday, 11:30am @ACS
1100 Ireland Way
Free lunch, Free parking available
205.934.1464

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
BHS Princeton
205.783.7673

Support Groups: Mental Health

GRIEF:

Alabama Grief Support Foundation
3 Office Park Circle Suite 104 A
Mt. Brook, AL
205.870.0336

The Amelia Center (Grief)
1513 4th Avenue S
Birmingham, AL 35233
205.251.3430

Community Grief Support services
1119 Oxmoor Road
Homewood, AL 35209
205.870.8667

OTHER:

Schizophrenia Support Group
6900 6th Avenue S Suite B
Birmingham, AL 35212
205.833.8336

Step Community Outreach Services Inc.
9617 Parkway East
Birmingham, AL 35
205.833.1071

Support Groups: Personal Challenges

Alabama Post Adoption Connection (APAC)
181 W Valley Ave Suite 300
Homewood, AL 35209
205.242.5766
1.800.866.803.APAC
http://casapac.org/index.shtml

Caregivers Support Group
www.cjfsbham.org

Kaye Dahle Lactation Center (Breastfeeding)
2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
205.877.1000
205.877.8800