Learning to cope with a spinal cord injury may be the biggest challenge ever faced by an SCI patient and his or her family. It is good to know that you are not alone in such a difficult situation. SCI support groups provide the opportunity to make friends with people undergoing similar challenges and also offer the opportunity to learn more about SCI and how to deal with it.
Different SCI groups have different focuses. For example, some groups focus on helping people recently injured cope with their altered lifestyle, while other groups focus on providing recreational activities for people with SCI. If you have the opportunity, investigate several SCI groups before deciding which you want to join. Some people may find that they benefit from belonging to more than one group.
We have endeavored to make the following list of SCI groups in Georgia as complete as possible. Because support groups change or disband without notice, please call ahead to get the group’s latest information before you make a trip to their meeting place.
If you cannot find an SCI group in your area, you may want to consider establishing one. The National Spinal Cord Injury Association offers helpful information on starting your own support group: https://unitedspinal.org/
Augusta
Spinal Cord Support Group
Survivors, family members, caregivers, as well as interested community members are invited to attend this free monthly meeting.
Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month from noon to 1 p.m.
Meeting place:
Walton Rehabilitation Hospital
1355 Independence Drive
Augusta, GA
Ortho Gym
Contact:
Shantay Evans 706-823-5213 or shevans@wrh.org.
Spinal Cord Injury Support Group for Women
This group is especially for women, since women and men with SCI experiences some different issues. This group meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month. For more information, c
Meeting place:
Shepherd Center
2020 Peachtree Road, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Contact:
404-350-7373.
Spinal Cord Injury Peer Support Group
In this group volunteers with spinal cord injuries offer advice and support to those who have been recently injured and their families.
Meeting place:
Shepherd Center
2020 Peachtree Road, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Contact:
404-350-7373.
Spinal Cord Injury Support Group for Caregivers
This group is especially of caregivers of SCI patients. It gives caregivers the chance to share experiences and advice. Call for more information
Meeting place:
Shepherd Center
2020 Peachtree Road, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Contact:
404-350-7373.
Hispanic Peer Support Group for Spinal Cord Injury
This group is especially for Spanish-speaking SCI survivors and their families and caregivers. Call for more information.
Meeting place:
Shepherd Center
2020 Peachtree Road, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Contact:
404-350-7373.
Columbus
Columbus SCI Support Group
Contact:
Ramona Cost 706-322-9039 or rvcost@mindspring.com
Macon
HealthSouth SCI Survivors Support Group;
Please call for more information in this group.
Meeting place:
HEALTHSOUTH Central GA Rehab Hospital
3351 Northside Dr., Macon, Georgia, 31210
Phone: (800) 491-3550 Ext. 643
Fax: (478) 477-6223
Contact:
Kathy Combs 478-491-3500 Ext. 643