For people with MS, run by people with MS. Group members share common experiences and concerns, provide and receive emotional support, and obtain information on living and coping with MS. These MS Self-Help Groups are affiliated with the Greater New England Chapter, and meet in accessible locations.
Below are questions you may want to ask the group contact before attending a group meeting, to determine if the group meets your needs:
- Verify the date, time and location of the meeting.
- Ask for directions to the meeting facility and information about parking.
- Is the group mainly a social group or do members discuss issues related to MS?
- Does the group have speakers talk about issues related to MS?
- What is the age range of the group members?
- What is the level of disability of the group members?
- Is the group open to having family members, spouses, caregivers, friends, etc.?
Don’t see a group in your area? Find out more about starting a group.
Self-Help Group Leader Information listed below is meant for people with MS to seek support in their community. This list is not a tool for product or agency solicitation. If you or your agency are interested in potential speaking opportunities at a National MS Society affiliated group, please contact heidi.eastman@nmss.org.
| Group Location | Meeting Date & Time | Leader Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
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Augusta Pats Pizza, 292 State Street, Augusta |
1st Thursday 12:30 – 2:00pm Does not meet in July & August |
Judy (207) 446-3320 |
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Bangor/Brewer MS Lunch Bunch Machias Savings Bank, Community Conference Room, 581 Wilson Street, Brewer |
2nd Tuesday 12:00 – 1:30 pm feel free to bring your lunch! |
Ardis |
|
Brunswick Brown Bag MS Self Help Group Mid Coast Hospital Community Resource Room 123 Medical Center Dr. Brunswick |
2nd Thursday, Noon to 1:30 pm |
Pat, (207) 231-4049 |
|
Caribou Cary Medical Center County Rm. |
3rd Sunday 6:00-7:30 pm |
Debbie and Cliff, (207) 325-4019 |
|
Ellsworth: For People with MS & Partners Universalist Church Bridge St. |
Last Thursday 6:30pm Soup provided! |
Grace, (207) 469-9968 |
|
Lewiston/Auburn Auburn United Methodist Church |
2nd Friday 9:00 – 10:30 am |
Sandra, (207) 783-6431 Marcia, (207) 998-4944 |
|
Lewiston/Auburn LePage Conference Center 99 Campus Ave. |
2nd Wednesday Social Time 6:00-6:30 pm Meeting Time 6:30 - 8:00 pm |
Ron, (207) 783-1863 Andy, (207) 784-7927 |
|
Millinocket Area Millinocket Regional Hospital Multi-Purpose Room 200 Somerset Street (use the Internal Medicine Entrance on Somerset Street) |
1st Tuesday 6:30pm Does not meet July & August. |
Chris, (207) 723-4317 Mary Lou, (207) 723-8276 |
|
Portland MS Self Help Group New England Rehabilitation Hospital, 335 Brighton Avenue, Portland, Maine Brighton Room on the 3rd floor |
2nd Wednesday 5:30 pm to 6:00 social time, 6:00 – 7:00 Meeting Does not meet in July & August |
Stacy Stanley |
|
Rockland: Keep Smyelin Mid-Coast MS Awareness Group Kno-Wal-Lin Home Care and Hospice 170 Pleasant Street |
1st Thursday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Does not meet in January & February |
Tom, (207) 354-0285 Brian, (207) 236-2307 |
|
Sanford Goodall Hospital 1st Floor Conference Room |
2nd Thursday 6:00 pm |
Jane |
|
Skowhegan MS Self Help Group Federated Church Tewksbury Hall (sits behind the church) 13 Island Ave., Skowhegan |
3rd Wednesday, 3:00 – 4:30 pm |
Joanne, (207) 431-1662 |
|
Winslow Winners Winslow Public Library 136 Halifax Street |
Last Wednesday 6:00 - 7:30 pm |
Max, (207) 441-9290 Eileen, (207) 859-9894 |
|
York 30 Riverwood Drive |
2nd Thursday 1:00 pm |
Mary Jane, (207) 363-7767 Katherine, (207) 363-0525 |
Some meeting times and locations change periodically. Please contact a group leader to confirm or to obtain directions.
For any and all presentations made by individuals or organizations at support groups: The National MS Society respects the rights of people with MS to obtain any and all information they want related to MS, including information on wellness, medical treatments or complementary therapies, and products and services. The information presented at meetings does not necessarily reflect the view or official position of the Society, nor carry the endorsement or support of the NMSS.