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:
Find emotional and other support from others — and the opportunity to help others
Build confidence in your ability to cope and address issues
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Join a Local Support GroupSelf-help groups bring people together who share common life experiences for support, education and mutual aid.
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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.
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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Suburban Hospital Support Groups
Connect with others who share common life experiences as you. Support Groups offer an opportunity to share your story in a safe setting, learn about resources, and participate in educational programming. There is no charge for the group, but registration may be required for some of the meetings. New members and caregivers are always welcome. The meetings are independently managed unless otherwise noted. To register for a support group, visit our events page.
Better Breathers Club (BBC)
Cancer Support Groups: Breast, Prostate, Head & Neck
Meeting dates and times varies.
Diabetes Support & Education Meeting
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of most months | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Designed to provide the latest self-management strategies, resources and information for people living with diabetes. Meetings facilitated by certified diabetes educators. Registration is mandatory.
JDRF Peer Support Group- Type 1 Diabetes
Meets the fourth Wednesday of most months | 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Designed for people living with Type 1 Diabetes or parents with a child with Type 1 Diabetes. Participants are encouraged to bring questions or topics for discussion. Parents are welcome to bring children and teenagers. Childcare is not provided. Contact Barbara Kahl at kahldolan@gmail.com for details.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Family Caregiver Support Group
Meets the Second Tuesday of every month | 6:45 p.m. − 8:15 p.m.
MS is a rare disease in which the immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves. This group is for family caregivers of people with MS — spouses, partners, siblings, adult children, parents. Call 202-296-5363 or email Kdougherty@MSandYOU.org for details.
Myasthenia Gravis Support Group
Meets the Third Saturday of every month | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Also known simply as MG, myasthenia gravis is a rare neuromuscular disorder. Connect with other individuals living with MG and/or caregivers of MG patients. Call Bill DeLarenzo at 301-384-1229 for details.
Meets the Third Saturday of every month | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Also known simply as MG, myasthenia gravis is a rare neuromuscular disorder. Connect with other individuals living with MG and/or caregivers of MG patients. Call Bill DeLarenzo at 301-384-1229 for details.
Sjogren's Syndrome Support Group
Meets the Second Tuesday of every month | 6:30 p.m. − 8:30 p.m.
Sjögren's ("SHOW-grins") is a chronic autoimmune disease in which white blood cells attack the moisture-producing glands. The support group provides Sjögren's Syndrome patients and family members with an opportunity to learn more about the disease, symptom management and emotional support.
Stroke Support Group for Survivors and Caregivers
Meets the First Tuesday of every month | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
A social-worker facilitated session presented by the Bethesda Chapter of the Montgomery County Stroke Association. Please visit mcstroke.org or call the MCSA hotline at 301-681-6272 for details.
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Meets the First Tuesday of every month | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
A social-worker facilitated session presented by the Bethesda Chapter of the Montgomery County Stroke Association. Please visit mcstroke.org or call the MCSA hotline at 301-681-6272 for details.
Browse through programs and register for an upcoming session. Search Classes & Events