Gain Valuable Support
As a person with MS, we know that you continually face new challenges. It is important to have access to all of the latest information in research, assistive technology, symptom management, and healthy living – as well as to feel supported and to know that you are not alone.
The Arizona Chapter of the National MS Society has several different self-help groups and support groups that help provide valuable information and support in a friendly, comfortable environment. Self-help groups are made up of other people who can share similar experiences in dealing with MS symptoms and how it may impact everyday living. They are led by volunteers who have received specific training from the National MS Society to facilitate these groups for optimal benefit to everyone involved.
If you are interested in attending a self-help group, view the list provided below for groups in your area and call the contact person for more specific information on meeting times and places. Feel free to check out a few groups until you find the right fit for you!
If there is not a group in your area, or you are looking to start a new self-help group, please contact:
Elizabeth McNamara
Program Coordinator
emcnamara@aza.nmss.org
480-968-2488 x228
Self Help Groups in Your Area
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Ahwatukee Bullhead City East Valley
Flagstaff Fountain Hills Glendale
Payson Phoenix (Central) Phoenix (North)
Sun City Sun City Grand Sun City West
Additional Groups by Type
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Working MS'rs Women's Group Maricopa Co. Significant Others
Ahwatukee
Date:
Meets the 3rd Monday of every month
Time:
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Ahwatukee Foothills Urgent Care, Community Room
4545 E. Chandler Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85048
Group Leader:
Sandy Soloy
(480) 460-9178
ssarizonared@cox.net
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Bullhead City
Date:
2nd Wednesday of the month
Time:
2:30 p.m.
Location:
Pizza Hut
1855 Highway 95
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
Group Leader:
Eddie Kiesel
(928) 758-3561
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East Valley
Date:
3rd Thursday of the month, September through May
Time:
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location:
Grace United Methodist Church
2024 E. University Drive
Mesa, AZ 85213
See Map
Group Leader:
Deb Manning
(480) 890-1488
dkmann1488@yahoo.com
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Flagstaff
Please contact the group leader for meeting location, time, and date.
Group Leader:
Thais Morgan
(928)214-0037
thaism@juno.com
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Fountain Hills
Date:
3rd Thursday of every month.
Time:
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Trinity Lutheran Church
13770 N. FountainHills Blvd.
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Group Leader:
Connie Scheidt
(480) 326-0755
tmcnana@aol.com
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Glendale
Date:
2nd Tuesday of each month.
Time:
12:00 p.m.
Location:
Glendale Public Library
5959 W. Brown St.
Glendale, AZ 85302
Group Leader:
Hazel Kearny
(623) 931-1503
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Glendale/Peoria
Date:
2nd Thursday of the month, October through May
Time:
7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m.
Location:
Horizons Community Church
14120 N. 79th Ave.
Peoria, AZ 85381
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Group Leader:
Marci Monaghan
(602) 938-9635
mmonaghan@cox.net
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Goodyear
Please contact the group leader for meeting location, time and date.
Group Leader:
Joyce Dooley
(623) 932-2185
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Page
Please contact the group leader for meeting location, time and date.
Group Leader:
Jane
(928) 645-2267
jward@jeward.com
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Payson
Date:
2nd Wednesday of each month.
Time:
1:00 p.m.
Location:
Payson Public Library
428 N. McLane Rd.
Payson, AZ 85541
Group Leader:
Stacy Lagneaux
(928) 476-4425
lagsns@earthlink.net
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Phoenix (Central)
Date:
4th Monday of each month
Time:
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location:
First United Methodist Church
5510 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
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Group Leader:
Chuck Moody
(602) 956-8129
cmoody5@cox.net
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Phoenix (North)
Date:
4th Monday of each month.
Time:
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Locations:
Mountain View Community Center
1104 E. Grovers Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Group Leader:
Karen Anderson
(602) 788-5488
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Prescott
Date:
2nd Monday of the month.
Time:
11:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Location:
3700 N Windsong Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Group Leaders:
Christina McMaster
(928) 775-6688
ccweyekin@aol.com
Lanny Lighthill
(928) 708-9352
mllighthill@aol.com
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Safford
Please contact the group leader for meeting location, time and date.
Group Leader:
Edie
(928) 428-4481
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Scottsdale
Date:
2nd Tuesday of each month
Time:
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Scottsdale Senior Center
10440 N. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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Group Leader:
Lisa James
(480) 860-2367
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Sun City
Date:
1st Thursday of each month, September through June.
Time:
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location:
First Prysbeterian Church
12225 North 103rd Avenue
Sun City, AZ 85351
Group Leaders:
Judy Heller
(623) 972-3941
judlux@hotmail.com
Karen Scheckel
(623) 584-8575
smileyx2@cox.net
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Sun City Grand
Date:
Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Time:
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location:
Sun City Grand Cimmarron
17100 W. Clearview
Surprise, AZ
Group Leader:
Al Kirkland
(623) 374-3251
alkirkland@hotmail.com
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Sun City West
Please contact the group leader for meeting location, time and date.
Group Leader:
Bill
(623) 975-2157
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Tempe
Date: Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Church of Christ
2424 S. Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85282
Group Leader:
Laurie Luker
(480) 921-0031
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Tucson (Northwest)
Date:
2nd Wednesday of each month
Time:
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location:
Casas Adobes Congregational Church
6801 N. Oracle Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85704
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Group Leaders:
Carol Hunter
(520) 797-0405
hunterhil@comcast.net
Cindy Lewis
(520) 887-8905
cindylew@comcast.net
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Yuma
Date:
Second Saturday of each month
Time:
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location:
Life Care Center
2450 S. 19th Ave.
Yuma, AZ 85364
Group Leader:
Beth
928-343-1216
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Additional Groups by Type
Working MS'rs
Working MS’rs was developed as a way for active individuals with MS to meet and learn more about how to keep their life moving forward. This group is tailored to people with MS who are keeping active both mentally and physically. Members do not have to currently be experiencing symptoms of MS in order to benefit from this group.
Date:
This group will consistently meet on the 3rd Tuesday or each month
Time:
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Health Care Center at Friendship Village Community Room, Garden Level
2525 E. Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
The building is located on the Southwest corner of Southern & Evergreen.
Group Leader:
Laura Swoger
480-225-3182 or kamerashy2@cox.net
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Women's Group Maricopa Co.
Date:
Last Saturday of each month, September through May, excluding December
Time:
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location:
St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center, Conference Room 1
350 W. Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013
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Group Leader:
Susan Rhodes
(480) 829-6563
srhodes@chw.edu
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Significant Others
Date:
Last Tuesday of the month.
Time:
6:30 p.m.
Location:
Varies. Please call for location.
Group Leader:
Lois Von Halle
(602) 672-9234
lvh314@aol.com
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