Come together with people who share common life experiences or goals for support, education and mutual aid. Whether you live with MS or are a carepartner, family member or friend, the benefits of connection include:
- Learn new information and strategies for preventing or confronting problems
- Find emotional and other support from others — and the opportunity to help others
- Build confidence in your ability to cope and address issues
Café con Leche
La Sociedad Nacional de Esclerosis Múltiple ofrece una vez al mes un grupo telefónico, totalmente en español.
Ask an MS Navigator
MS Navigators — highly skilled, compassionate professionals — connect you to the information, resources and support needed to move your life forward. These supportive partners help navigate the challenges of MS unique to your situation, whether you are a person with MS, a family member, or concerned about someone with MS.
One-on-One Peer Connection
MS affects everyone differently — that’s why it is important to have someone you can count on to support you in the way that you need.
Edward M. Dowd Personal Advocate Program
The Edward M. Dowd Personal Advocate Program aims to increase independent living capabilities and quality of life for people affected by MS whose health and safety are compromised by limited knowledge, understanding, and/or ability to access programs and benefits.
For Peer Connections Volunteers
The Society recognizes the valuable role groups and one-on-one peer support connections play in addressing the informational, emotional and social support needs for people who share a common life experience with MS.
Happy the App
Happy is a 24/7 phone-based emotional support service — a mobile app that connects individuals experiencing everyday stresses, struggles, anxiety or loneliness with exceptionally compassionate listeners: Happy’s Support Givers. Using their phone from the comfort of home, individuals can download Happy’s app, make a call, and immediately receive emotional support through Happy’s secure and confidential app.
Join a Local Support Group
Self-help groups bring people together who share common life experiences for support, education and mutual aid.
Every Connection Counts
People living with and affected by MS share a wide range of powerful stories and reflections that demonstrate the true power of connecting with others. Every Connection Counts.
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