Founded in 1946, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a non-profit, voluntary health organization guided by a single mission:
To end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis.
The Louisiana Chapter, founded in 1972, is a not-for-profit agency serving nearly 4,000 people with MS and their families living in the 64 Parish territory of Louisiana. Headquartered in Metairie, the Chapter is governed by a voluntary Board of Trustees. Each year the Chapter raises funds to support our mission. Our major fund raising campaigns are the Walk MS, Bike MS, and The Renaissance Festival. Chapter income is used to fund national programs and international research. In addition, we are here to serve you with local programs such as educational seminars, quarterly newsletter, teleconferences, information & referral, lending library, literature, equipment loan closet, financial assistance, newly diagnosed programs, and support groups. Over 500 volunteers help support these efforts by giving their time and talent to the Louisiana Chapter as Board Members, Regional Council Representatives, Self-Help Group Leaders, Event Volunteers, Office Assistants and more.
Louisiana's Vision
- To generate more income and increase programming and research support
- To increase public awareness of MS and the National MS Society
- To enhance the Board development plan including statewide geographical representation and Regional Council expansion
- To provide for the necessary staff and other resources needed to acheive our mission.
Office Hours: 9a.m. - 5p.m., Monday-Friday
Louisiana Chapter
4613 Fairfield St.
Metairie, LA 70006
504-832-4013 or 1-800-344-4867, option 2, 504-831-7188 (fax)
louisianachapter@nmss.org