Living with MS can sometimes be challenging…so can the variety of emotional reactions a person may feel. Often emotional health needs are overlooked, as many people are unsure where to begin. Finding someone to talk to can be an important first step.
Talk MS Group Open Houses
Your local Talk MS Group is hosting an open house and you are invited! If you are a current member, or have been interested in learning more about Talk MS groups, this is an exciting opportunity to see first hand how our self help groups are moving forward.
Upcoming Open Houses- click for details and to register!
- October 11 - Poplar Bluff, MO
- October 27 - Litchfield, IL
- October 28 - Metro East, IL
- November 15 - St. Charles, MO
- January 12 - West County St. Louis
- February 9 - Southern IL
- March 20 - Cape Girardeau, MO
Talk MS Groups
The Chapter sponsors a network of community Talk MS groups facilitated by people with MS for people with MS. The groups provide an opportunity to share information, discuss common concerns, and have fun! Members of Talk MS groups share a belief that positive change happens through individual efforts with the support of others. The benefits of these groups include:
- Learning new information and strategies for confronting problems.
- Finding reassurance and support from others with similar life experiences.
- Developing personal insights and achieving personal growth.
- Guest speakers sharing their expertise.
- The opportunity to be helpful to others.
- Feeling less isolated.
- Learning to express feelings better and to be more sensitive to the feelings of others.
- Feeling empowered and more self-confident in coping with challenges.
- Developing a connection to a community and personal identification with a social group.
Find a Talk MS Group near you.
To join one of these very special groups, please contact the leader at the location nearest you or call Allison, Program Coordinator, at (314) 781-9020 or 1-800-344-4867, option 1.
Telefriends
The TeleFriend program can begin a relationship with a trained individual with MS who truly understands the challenges faced when diagnosed with MS—all from the privacy of your home. Through TeleFriend program you will be connected with someone with MS over the phone. Learn more about this program.