The support of family, friends and colleagues can be helpful for those going through breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and beyond. Some people living with breast cancer benefit from involvement in support groups, which can help in the recovery process by offering information, emotional support and an additional support network. Health care facilities and other organizations throughout the Komen St. Louis service area host breast cancer support groups for those living with breast cancer, along with support groups for family members and friends of those with breast cancer.

Everyone has different needs, so it’s important to find a healthy support system that works best for you. Talking to a patient navigator is a good way to find a support group that fits your needs.

Before attending for the first time, we recommend contacting the group to confirm the meeting date, time and location.

ST. LOUIS CITY AND COUNTY

Antioch Baptist Church/The Mustard Seed
4213 W. North Market
St. Louis, MO 63113
Contact: 314.535.1110
3rd Saturday monthly, 11:30 am

The Breakfast Club: Sister to Sister Sharing & Caring
Centennial Christian Church
4950 Fountain
St. Louis, MO 63113
Contact: Sherrill Jackson, 314.972.0533
3rd Saturday monthly, 9 am-noon

Breast Cancer Support Group – Cancer Support Community
1058 Old Des Peres Rd.
Des Peres, MO 63131
http://www.cancersupportstl.org/SupportGroups/tabid/85/Default.aspx
Contact: 314.238.2000
2nd Wednesday monthly, 6:30-8:00 pm

Breast Cancer Support Group – Christian Hospital
Northwest HealthCare
Community Rm. 1
1225 Graham Road
Florissant, MO 63031
Contact: 314.653.4395
2nd Monday monthly, 7-8:30 pm

Breast Cancer Support Group – St. Anthony’s Medical Center
Contact: Tina Crossland, 314.525.1355

Breast Cancer Support Group for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Pink Wings of Hope
Deaf Inc.
25 E. Frisco Avenue
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Contact: 314.714.6400 or pink@deafinc.org
 
“FOCUS” Breast Cancer Support Group – St. Luke’s Hospital
232 South Woods Mill Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Contact: 314.205.6055
3rd Tuesday monthly, 7-9 pm

Girls’ Night Out Support Group – SSM St. Mary’s Health Center
6420 Clayton Road
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
Contact: Angee Brewer, 314.768.8045
3rd Tuesday monthly, 6:30-8:30 pm

Living With Breast Cancer Support Group – Siteman Cancer Center
Barnard Health & Cancer Information Center at the Siteman Cancer Center
Contact: Ann Rihanek, 314.747.1236
2nd Wednesday monthly, 5-7 pm

Sistah Connection Breast Cancer Support Group
St. Louis ConnectCare
5535 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112
Contact: Rosetta Keeton, 314.879.6231
3rd Saturday monthly, 10:30 am-noon

Women Supporting Women – SSM St. Clare Health Center
1015 Bowles Avenue
Fenton, MO 63026
Contact: 636.496.4620
Tuesdays monthly

Young Women’s Breast Cancer Program (YWBCP) Monthly Support Group
Washington University West Campus Conference Center
7425 Forsyth Ave.
Clayton, MO 63105
ywbcp.wustl.edu
Contact: Jen Ivanovich, 314.454.5076 or Ivanovichj@siteman.wustl.edu

ST. CHARLES COUNTY

Breast Cancer Support Group – SSM St. Joseph Health Center
Contact: 636.947.5503
2nd Monday monthly, 7-9 pm

Life After Breast Cancer Support Group – SSM St. Joseph Medical Park
1475 Kisker Road
St. Charles, MO 63304
This meeting is also video-conferenced to:
SSM St. Joseph Hospital West
Community Education Room
400 Medical Plaza
Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
Contact: 636.498.7923
3rd Tuesday monthly, 5:30-7:30 pm; light dinner provided at both locations

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Breast Cancer Awareness and Support Group – Mercy Hospital Washington
901 E. Fifth Street
Washington, MO 63090
Contact: Debbie Vietmeier, 636.432.3527
Meets second Tuesday of the month, 7:00-8:30 pm

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Breast Cancer Support Group – Jefferson Memorial Hospital
1400 US Hwy 61
Festus, MO 63028
Contact: Leah, 636.933.5757
2nd Saturday monthly, 10 am

ILLINOIS

Life After Breast Cancer – St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Millennium Room
211 S. Third Street
Belleville, IL 62222
Contact: Betty, 618.473.2313
4th Monday monthly (except May and December), 7:30 p.m.

NATIONAL BREAST CARE HELP LINE

Susan G. Komen for the Cure National Toll-Free Breast Care Help Line 1-877 GO KOMEN (1.800.465.6636)

Calls to this helpline are answered by trained and caring staff members Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 6 pm and Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. The helpline provides free, professional support services to anyone with breast health and breast cancer concerns, including breast cancer patients and their families.