lukesmom
09-04-2005, 01:51 AM
Are there any support groups for SCI people and/or their families, in mid-Missouri? It's feels like a wasteland out here in SCI land.
SCI-Nurse
09-05-2005, 11:03 AM
This is a listing from the NSCIA www.spinalcord.org :
NSCIA Support Groups
Southwest Center for Independent Living
2864 S. Nettleson Ave.,
Springfield, MO 65807
Telephone: (417) 886-1188
Contact: Marion Trimble
REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS (NON-NSCIA)
SCI Support Group St John's Health Systems
Meets 4th Mon. 6:30 to 8:00 PM, each month
Includes discussions, refreshments, fellowship and fun.
Auditorium of Mid-America Cancer Center
2055 So. Fremont,
Springfield, MO
Telephone: 417-885-3157 pager # 984
Contact: Patricia L Auston,CRRN
Clinician/Educator, Neuro-Intermediate
If there isn't one in your area, how about starting one? You could probably get help from your local rehab center or ILC.
(KLD)