PEER SUPPORT 
Looking for someone who understands what it’s like to live with multiple sclerosis? Are you a family member of someone living with MS and want someone to talk to about your loved one’s MS? Our peer support program is beneficial to individuals facing challenging circumstances in their lives. This program offers support to people with MS and their families.
Our chapter has trained peer support volunteers to offer information, companionship, emotional support, and encouragement via the telephone to peers affected by MS. They can help you deal with changes brought about by MS; reduce your feeling of isolation; reduce your anxiety; and expand your social connections; and provide you with new coping strategies and information.
To be paired with a peer support volunteer, call the chapter at 299-4136 or 1-800-344-4867.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT
The Central North Carolina Chapter is committed to supporting both people with MS and their caregivers. We know that multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the entire family. The chapter offers emotional support and respite to caregivers. We offer short term respite for caregivers and can also connect you to other community service providers as appropriate. The chapter is committed to helping caregivers get their emotional needs met. We can make community counseling referrals and offer an in home care management program that is designed to help people with MS and their caregivers. If you are interested in any of these services, please contact Jessica Thomas, MSW at 336-299-4136 or jessica.thomas@nmss.org.
SELF-HELP GROUPS
Self-help groups are located throughout our chapter area to provide you with a place to go and talk with others and learn more about MS.
Groups meet regularly for educational and social purposes, allowing members to express feelings and provide support to one another. Members share a belief that positive personal change can happen through individual effort with the support of others.
The Society recognizes the valuable role self-help groups can play in addressing the informational, emotional, and social support needs of our members.
We have women’s, men’s, co-ed, newly diagnosed and caregiver groups. For more information about our groups, please contact the chapter at 336-299-4136.
On-going Self-Help Groups
It is recommended you call ahead of time to confirm the day, time and location of the meeting you want to attend.
Burlington
2nd Thursday of the month, 10:00 a.m.
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Cafeteria Dining Room
Annie: 336-226-7712
Davie County
2nd Monday of the month, 6:00 p.m.
Davie County Hospital
Jackie: 336-909-5877
Elkin / Tri-County
Call for meeting information.
Deb: 336-835-8419
Get Out! A social group for people
in their 20s and 30s with MS
Email nmssgetoutgroup@gmail.com to get on
the list to receive notifications.
Greensboro
Aquatics Exercise Group
M-W-F 11:00 a.m.
Spears YMCA
Wyn: 336-852-2182
Greensboro H.O.P.E. - NEW
Helping Other People Endure Multiple Sclerosis
4th Tuesday of the month, 11:00 a.m.
Montgomery's at 623
Robin: 336-697-2445
Birdie: 336-229-7916
Greensboro Men's Group
Every Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.
St. Francis Episcopal Church
St. Mike's House
John: 336-545-0100
Greensboro Self-Help Group - The Overcomers (Please note new location)
3rd Tuesday of the month, 11:00 a.m.
Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library - Greensboro
Jackline: 336-681-4025
Greensboro Women Let's Talk
1st Wednesday of the month, 10:30 a.m.
St. Francis Episcopal Church
St. Mike's House
Susan: 336-697-9150
Guilford County
But You Look So Good
2nd Saturday of the month, 11:00 a.m.
Poblanos Mexican Restaurant (5710 High Point Rd, Greensboro)
Lisa: 336-454-6785
Lewisville:
Group is currently not meeting. Call for information.
Karyn: 336-775-6683
King
MS PALS
2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church
Martha: 336-983-0170
Reidsville
Friends With A Purpose
Last Tuesday of the month, 6:00 p.m.
Annie Penn Hospital
Ana: 336-616-1001
Wilkesboro
2nd Thursday of the month, 6:00 p.m.
Pa-Paw's Restaurant
Wanda: 336-667-1889
Kent: 336-903-1539
Winston-Salem
You, Me and the Lord, too!
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 10:00 a.m.
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Dolores: 336-784-8460
For more information about self-help groups, call the chapter at 1-800-FIGHT-MS.