CHAPTER SELF HELP AND SUPPORT GROUPS
The National MS Society self-help and support groups allow people affected by MS to meet one another to share support and information about living with MS.
To find the right group for you, check the listing of the groups in your area. Before attending a group for the first time, talk with the group contact person to find out more about the group. In the event of inclement weather, contact the group facilitator to find out if the meeting has been cancelled. If you cannot find a group in your area, please call the chapter office nearest you to discuss further options.
For information on self help groups and support groups, please call 800.344.4867
| AREA | GROUP TYPE | LOCATION | TIME | CONTACT |
| Albany | Support Group |
MS Care Center |
Every Other Wednesday 11:00 am - Noon and 2:00 - 3:00 pm |
Karen |
| Alden | Self Help Group | Erie County Home 11580 Walden Ave. |
1st Tuesday | Maureen 716.447.8962 |
| Batavia | Genesee County Self Help Group | Genesee Region Independent Living Center 61 Swan St |
Monday - Twice per month |
Eleanor Matthews |
| Batavia | Miracle Strides Self Help Group |
Genesee Region Independent Living Center 61 Swan St |
1st and 3rd Tuesday 6:00 - 7:00 pm |
Raelene 585.344.0276 |
| Broome | Breakfast Buddies | Location Varies Call for More Details |
1st and 3rd Thursdays 10:00 am |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Cheektowaga | Co-Ed MS Support Group |
NMSS Chapter Office 4245 Union Rd., Ste 108, Buffalo |
2nd Wed 6:00 - 7:30 pm |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Cheektowaga | Care Giver's Support Group | NMSS Chapter Office 4245 Union Rd., Ste 108, Buffalo |
4th Monday 7:00 - 8:30 pm |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Cheektowaga | Men's MS Support Group | NMSS Chapter Office 4245 Union Rd., Ste 108, Buffalo |
1st Wed 10:00 - 11:00 am |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Cheektowaga | Dr. Kinkel's MS Support Group | St. Joseph's Hospital 2605 Harlem Rd. |
4th Wed 6:00 - 7:30 pm |
Sue 716.632.7742 |
| Colonie | Men and MS |
Albany Advanced Imaging |
2nd and 4th Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00 pm |
Frank 518.766.9541 Joe 518.371.6255 |
| Colonie | Mildly Affected Self Help Group | NMSS Chapter Office 421 New Karner Rd., Ste 6, Albany |
4th Wed 7:00 - 8:30 pm |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Delhi/Oneonta | Self Help Group | Elm Park United Methodist Church 401 Chestnut St. |
3rd Saturday 2:00 - 4:00 pm |
Jean 607.563.2427 |
| Delmar | Self Help Group | Delmar Presbyterian Church 585 Delaware Ave. |
Meets quarterly | Katy 518.243.6214 |
| East Greenbush | Self Help Group | Greenbush Community Library 10 Community Way |
3rd Tuesday Noon - 1:30 pm |
Pam 518.674.0302 |
| Elmira | Social Group |
Various Locations |
Alternating Thursdays Breakfast 10:00 am Lunch 11:00 am |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Greece | RAMSWest Self Help Group |
Creek House 2000 White Swan Dr. Unless Otherwise Noted |
1st and 3rd Thursday Noon - 2:00 pm |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Glens Falls | Self Help Group | Independent Living Center 71 Glenwood Ave. |
2nd Tuesday 7:00 pm |
Lou Ann 518.793.9506 |
| Glens Falls | Self Help Group | Independent Living Center 71 Glenwood Ave. |
4th Thursday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Lou Ann 518.793.9506 |
| Great Valley | Southern Tier MS Self Help Group | Great Valley Town Hall 4808 Route 219 |
2nd Saturday 10:00 - 11:30 am |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Greece | Support Group | Location Varies Call for More Details |
2nd & 4th Mondays 10:30 am - Noon |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Hamburg | Southtowns MS Club Self Help Group |
Hamburg Community Center Prospect Ave. |
1st Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30 pm |
Cindy 716.992.3944 |
| Ithaca | Active with MS | Lifelong Center 119 W. Court St. |
2nd Tuesday |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Johnson City | MS Support Group | Wilson Hospital Picciano Bldg 4th Fl Conference Rm Room #4 Harrison St. |
4th Monday 6:30 - 8:30 pm |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Johnson City | *Ladies Only* Coffee and Conversation Support Group |
Dunkin Donuts Oakdale Rd. |
1st Saturday 11:00 am |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Kingston | Self Help Group | Kingston Hospital 396 Braodway, 4th Fl |
4th Thursday 6:00 pm |
Rosalyn 845.657.8012 |
| Malone | Self Help Group | Alice Hyde Medical Center 1st Floor Meeting Rm. |
1st Wed 6:00 - 7:30 pm |
Wayne 518.483.5595 |
| Mohawk Valley | Support Group | Location Varies Call for More Details |
3rd Wed 10:30 am - Noon |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Niagara/Orleans | Information Line | This is strictly an MS information contact person. | Brenda 716.439.4269 |
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| North Tonawanda | Chatter that Matters Self Help Group |
DeGraff Memorial Hospital 445 Tremont St. |
Last Tues 3:00 - 4:00 pm |
Van 716.886.4607 |
| Olean | Self Help Group | 585 North Barry St. | 2nd Saturday 2:00 - 3:00 pm |
Debbie 716.373.6752 |
| Oneonta | Self Help Group | Elm Park United Methodist Church 401 Chestnut St. |
1st Wed 10:30 am - Noon |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Orleans | Self Help Group | Medina Memorial Hospital 200 Ohio St. |
3rd Saturday 10:00 am - Noon |
Elaine 585.589.6687 Sue 585.798.8906 |
| Parma | Self Help Group | Parma Town Hall 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Rd |
3rd Wed 10:00 am - Noon |
Dick 585.392.2618 Tracey 585.964.8292 |
| Plattsburgh | Support Group | North Country Center for Independence 102 Sharron Ave. |
2nd Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 pm |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Poughkeepsie | Family & Friends | Poughkeepsie Jewish Community Center 110 S Grand Ave. |
2nd Saturday 1:30 pm |
Marcia 845.471.1241 |
| Poughkeepsie | Working with MS Self Help Group | Poughkeepsie Jewish Community Center 110 S Grand Ave. |
2nd Saturday 1:30 pm |
Lori 845.897.2923 Becki 914.443.2375 |
| Rochester | Support Group | NMSS Chapter Office 1650 South Ave., Ste 100, Rochester |
1st Monday 6:30 - 8:00 pm |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Rochester | Family and Friends |
Al Sigl Center |
1st Wed 6:30 - 8:00 pm |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Rochester | But You Look So Good | NMSS Chapter Office 1650 South Ave., Ste 100, Rochester |
2nd Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 pm |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Rochester | Self Help Group | NMSS Chapter Office 1650 South Ave., Ste 100, Rochester |
2nd Wed 10:30 am - Noon |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Rochester | Single's Group | Location Varies | 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pm |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Rochester | Men's Self Help Group | Al Sigl Center 1000 Elmwood Ave., Door 5 Maloney Room |
3rd Wed 6:30 - 8:00 pm |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Rochester | 20 & 30 Something's Self Help Group | Location Varies |
3rd Wed |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Rochester | Parents Whose Children Have MS Self Help Group | Location Varies | Varies | 1.800.344.4867 |
| Salem | Self Help Group | Salem United Methodist Church 31 W Broadway |
Meets Quarterly 1st Saturday 4:00 - 6:00 pm |
Kim 518.854.3550 Laura 518.854.9075 |
| Schenectady | Caregivers Support Group | Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital 1270 Belmont Ave. |
1st Tuesday 9:30 - 11:00 am |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Schenectady | SunnyView Bridge MS Self Help Group | Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital 1270 Belmont Ave. |
Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:00 am |
Sue 518.399.4585 |
| Steuben County | Luncheon/Self Help Group | Location varies - call for more details | 3rd Friday | Maureen 607.766.3702 |
| Tonawanda | Kenmore MS Club Self Help Group | The Eldridge Club 17 Broad St. |
2nd Sunday 1:30 - 3:00 pm |
Cheryl 716.633.2353 |
| Tonawanda | Town of Tonawanda MS Club Self Help Group | Various Locations | 3rd Monday 5:00 pm |
Clara and Josette 716.837.4362 |
| Troy | Young with MS Self Help Group | Unity House 33 Second St. |
3rd Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00 pm |
David 518.210.4371 Sara 518.237.6926 |
| Wappingers Falls | Self Help Group | Perkins Restaurant 1576 South Rd (Rt. 9) |
4th Tuesday 6:00 pm |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Wappingers Falls | Self Help Group | Perkins Restaurant 1576 South Rd (Rt. 9) |
3rd Tuesday 10:00 am |
1.800.344.4867 |
| Webster | Self Help Group | St. Rita's Church 1008 Mapple Dr. |
3rd Thursday 10:00 - Noon |
Donna 585.872.2214 Joey 585.654.7915 |
| West Seneca | Depew MS Self Help Group |
West Seneca Development Center 1200 East & West Rd |
1st Wed 6:00 - 7:00 pm |
Tom 716.681.5773 |