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 Mississippi as complete as possible. Unfortunately there are few SCI support groups in Mississippi. 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 can provide helpful information on starting your own group: https://unitedspinal.org/.
Biloxi
Magnolia Coast SCI Support Group
Call for more information on this group.
Meeting place:
Magnolia Coast SCI Support Group
12226 Oaklawn Rd.
Biloxi, Mississippi, 39532
Web site: www.lifeofms.com
Contact:
Michelle Bahret at (601) 969-4009 or mbahret@yahoo.com
Jackson
Spirit Team
The Spirit Team is a group of former Methodist Rehabilitation Center patients who volunteer their time to help newly injured spinal cord patients understand and cope with the changes in their lives. Team members represent all regions of Mississippi and are matched with patients in there area who have similar backgrounds and interests.
Address:
Methodist Rehabilitation Center
1350 East Woodrow Wilson
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Contact:
Lauren Fairburn at (800) 223-6672 or Lfairburn@mmrcrehab.org