Support groups

Support groups provide those diagnosed with cancer a place to learn information about their cancer; a place to share feelings, experiences and concerns with others who have the same cancer diagnosis; and a place that gives emotional and spiritual nourishment. Support Groups connect people facing similar challenges.

Finding Hope Support Group is open to any cancer patient, spouse/partner, friend, or caregiver. The focus is to provide a safe place to address the emotional needs of cancer patients and their families, provide support and improve health and wellness. Group meets the third Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. at Memorial Hospital in room E118. For questions or virtual links, contact Tia Rapps, BSN, RN, CURN at 217-588-5392 or rapps.tia@mhsil.com

Breast Cancer Support Group is for anyone who has faced breast cancer, as well as their spouses/partners, friends and family. Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Memorial Hospital in room E118. For questions or virtual links, contact Tia Rapps, BSN, RN, CURN at 217-588-5392 or rapps.tia@mhsil.com 

Prostate Cancer Support Group is open to men, spouses/partners and family members. Group meeting the second Wednesday of each month from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. at Memorial Hospital in room B149. For questions or virtual links, contact Tia Rapps, BSN, RN, CURN at 217-588-5392 or rapps.tia@mhsil.com 

Virtual Head & Neck Cancer Support Group is a patient-directed, self-help organization that was founded in 1991 by an oral cancer survivor. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the emotional, physical and humanistic needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients and their caregivers. Join Simmons Cancer Institute on the first Friday of the months of March, June, September, and December from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.  in the Side by Side Wellness room on the third floor of Simmons Cancer Institute. For questions, contact: Jenny Varga, 217-862-0415 or varga.jennifer@mhsil.com