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.
CARE GIVER 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@ncc.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, and co-ed groups. For more information about our groups, please contact the Chapter at 336-299-4136.
On-going Self-Help Groups:
NEW SUPPORT GROUPS:
Lewisville:
1st Wednesday of the month, 7:00pm
Lewisville Library
Karyn: 336-775-6683
Newly Diagnosed Support Group
The Chapter is very excited to offer a professionally led newly diagnosed support group. This group will be for people that are diagnosed with MS, 3 years or less. We will be meeting the 4th Thursday of the month. Please call Jessica at the Chapter 336.299.4136 or e-mail at jessica.thomas@ncc.nmss.org if you would like to sign up.
Upcoming Dates & Location:
Thursday, November 19
Thursday, December 17
When: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Location: Main Street United Methodist Church
306 South Main Street, Kernersville, NC 27284
Caregiver Support Group:
This is a new support group for those you are the primary care giver for someone with MS. This group usually meets the fourth Tuesday of each Month. This group usually meets the third Saturday of every month.
Upcoming Dates & Location:
Saturday, November 21
Saturday, December 19
When: 9:00am:10:30am
Location: Main Street United Methodist Church
306 South Main Street, Kernersville, NC 27284
Please call Jessica at the Chapter 336.299.4136 or e-mail at jessica.thomas@ncc.nmss.org if you would like to sign up.
OTHER ON-GOING SUPPORT GROUPS:
Burlington
2nd Thursday of the month, 10:00 AM
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Cafeteria Dining Room
Anne: 336-226-7712
Davie County
2nd Monday of the month, 6:00 PM
Davie County Hospital
Carolyn: 336-998-6398
Kathy: 336-940-5256
Elkin / Tri-County
4th Monday of the month, 11:00 AM
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, Elkin
Deb: 336-835-8419
Gibsonville
Monday, October 5th
6:00pm
Evangelical Methodist Church
411 Bethel Street, Gibsonville, NC
Family members are welcome and encouraged to attend
Refreshements will be provided
For information and directions, contact Paula at 375-0713
Guilford County
But You Look So Good
2nd Saturday of the month
Time and place varies-Call leader for for information
Lisa: 336-454-6785
Greensboro
Aquatics Exercise Group
M-W-F 11:00 AM
Spears YMCA
Marla: 336-292-7774
Denise: 336-643-3648
Greensboro Self-Help Group
3rd Tuesday of the month, 11:30 AM
Calvary Christian Center
Jackline: 336-681-4025
Men's Group
Every Wednesday, 8:30 AM
St. Francis Episcopal church
St. Mike's House
John: 336-545-0100
Women Let's Talk
1st Wednesday of the month, 10:30 AM
St. Francis Episcopal church
St. Mike's House
Sharon: 336-254-3531
Susan: 697-9150
King
MS PALS
2nd Tuesday of the month
First Baptist Church
Candy: 336-985-5636
Co-leader: Martha Koch
336-983-0170
Reidsville
Friends With A Purpose
Last Tuesday of the month, 6:00 PM
Annie Penn Hospital
Ana 336-616-1001
Rockingham County
Let's Talk MS
3rd Thursday of the month, 1:00 PM
Morehead at the Mall, Eden
Debbie: 336-623-5098
Jan: 336-432-5619
Winston-Salem
Leaps and Bounds
2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 10:00 AM
Old Town Community Center
Theresa: 336-924-2707
You, Me and the Lord, too!
Every Tuesday of the month, 10:00 AM
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Dolores: 336-784-8460
Wilkesboro * Group Postponed until March and will begin again in April
2nd Thursday of the month, 6:00 PM
Pa-Paw's Restaurant
Wanda: 336-667-1889
Kent: 336-903-1539
For more information, call the Chapter at 1-800-FIGHT-MS