Support Groups

General Cancer Support Groups

Our support groups are open to those diagnosed with any kind of cancer to share and process together in a safe space. These monthly groups provides a chance to connect with others going through similar experiences. Check out the groups below to find one that fits your location and schedule.

• Columbus Cancer Support Group
  This group meets monthly in Columbus, MS. E-mail THRIVEColumbus@bmhcc.org to learn more and receive the meeting location. View the upcoming dates

• Crittenden Cancer Support Group
  This group meets monthly in Crittenden, AR. E-mail THRIVECrittenden@bmhcc.org to learn more. View the upcoming dates

• Desoto Cancer Support Group
  This group meets monthly in Southaven, MS. E-mail THRIVEDesoto@bmhcc.org to learn more. View the upcoming dates

• Memphis Men's Cancer Support Group
  This group of men meet monthly in Memphis, TN over a round of golf. Be sure to register for the group if you want to attend. View the upcoming dates

• Virtual Cancer Support Group
  This group meets virtually each month via Microsoft Teams. Register to receive the meeting link. View the upcoming dates

Cancer Specific Support Groups

These support groups are specific to different types of cancers. Check out the groups below.

• Virtual Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
  This group meets monthly via Microsoft Teams. Be sure to register to join the group online. View the upcoming dates
• Memphis Women's Breast Cancer Support Group
  This group meets monthly in Memphis, TN. Please e-mail BlossomWithin@BMHCC.org if you are interested in attending. View the upcoming dates

Cancer Caregiver Support Group

Caregiving is rewarding and a beautiful act of love, but it can feel lonely and isolating without proper support.  

• Virtual Comfort for Caregivers
  This group meets monthly via Microsoft Teams. Be sure to register to join the group online. View the upcoming dates

Ostomy Support Group

This group is open to people living with ostomies and their caregivers. Participants will learn how to adapt to colostomy/ostomy bags after surgery, meet others receiving ostomy care and gain access to educational resources from Baptist Union County.

• New Albany Ostomy Support Group
  This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the hospital, located at 200 Highway 30 West in New Albany. To register or for more information, call Deanna Thornton at 662-538-2438.

Tobacco Cessation Support Group

This group realizes quitting smoking is difficult and can bring a flood of negative emotions, like fear, anxiety, guilt, shame, uncertainty and doubt. Tobacco Cessation Support Group provides a space to share and process these emotions while adding accountability and community to help throughout your tobacco cessation journey.

• Columbus Tobacco Cessation Support Group
  This group meets monthly in Columbus, MS. E-mail THRIVEColumbus@bmhcc.org to learn more and receive the meeting location. View the upcoming dates
• Virtual Tobacco Cessation Support Group
  This group meets virtually each month via Microsoft Teams. Register to receive the meeting link. View the upcoming dates 

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