The Ohio Valley Chapter sponsors Life with MS groups throughout the 18 county service area. Life with MS groups provide opportunities to gain peer support, receive information about the latest research, treatments, supports and services available to those with MS. Members gain practical tips and support from others who have shared similar experiences as well as professional advice from members of our speaker's bureau. The group experience helps members become more empowered to cope with the challenges of their MS in a supportive and confidential environment. In addition to monthly meetings, some groups also organize recreational outings for members, or focus on advocacy issues.
The chapter supports Life with MS groups by providing the initial orientation and on-going training to leaders and co-leaders. Leaders receive regular research and program updates, as well as a chapter and national newsletter with program ideas, updates and tips for running meetings. Additionally, a chapter staff liaison works with each group, to help schedule speakers from our professional speaker’s bureau, develop topics and activities, and maintain monthly contact with the leader. Staff liaisons also visit the group annually.
If you are interested in starting a new self-help group in your area, please call 1-800-344-4867. The chapter also sponsors groups which serve those with specific interests such as caregivers, mothers, men's or women’s Life with MS groups.
To listen to the recorded June Self Help group teleconference training click here. It takes about three minutes to download.
GREATER CINCINNATI
Butler County
Knights of Columbus Hall
930 Hamilton-Cleves Rd., Hamilton
Meets 3rd Tues. /month 7pm
Contact Judy (513) 523-6786
Or Jan (513) 726-4789
Care Partners Group
Panera, Community Room
8420 Winton Road, Cincinnati
Meets 4th Wed. /month, 7pm
Contact Jody (513) 575-2660
Beechmont
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
1950 Nagel Rd., Cincinnati
Meets 3rd Tues. /month, 7pm
Contact Joyce (513) 943-7547
College Hill
North College Hill Recreation Center
5545 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati
Meets 2nd Sat. /month, 10 a.m.
Contact Carolyn (513) 641-3156
Newly Diagnosed
Chapter Office
4440 Lake Forest Dr., Suite 120, Blue Ash
Meets 3rd Thurs. /month, 5:30pm
Contact Shandyn (513)769-4400
MASON
Mason Community Center, the Bridge
6050 Montgomery Rd., Mason
Meets one Monday a month (call for date), 11a.m.
Contact Meryl (513) 573-9583
EASTERN COUNTIES
Lawrence
New Hope United Methodist Church
111 Township Road 1130, Proctorville
Meets 3rd Thur. /month, 7pm
Contact Jody (740) 886-0532
Ross
Adena Regional Medical, West Entrance
272 Hospital Rd., Chillicothe
Meets last Sun. /month 3pm
Contact Larry (937) 981-4622
Gallia
Holzer Medical Center, Conference Room A
100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis
Meets 2nd Mon. /month, 6pm
Contact Amber (740) 367-0517
GREATER DAYTON
Miami County
Dettmer Hospital Dining Room
3130 N. Dixie Highway, Troy
Meets 2nd Tues. /month, 7pm
Contact Sam (937) 676-5877
South Dayton
Charles Lathrem Senior Center
2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering
Meets 2nd Wed. /month, 6:30pm
Contact Deneko (937) 270-1156
Kettering Power Lunch
Christ UMC
3440 Shroyer Rd. Kettering, OH
Meets 1st Tues. /month 12pm, bring a bag lunch
Contact Judy (937) 293-3151
Dayton
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
9100 North Main St., Dayton
Meets 4th Thur. /month, 7pm
Contact Joyce (937) 898-770
Champaign
Mechanicsburg Public Library
60 S. Main St., Mechanicsburg
Meets 3rd Mon. /month, 7pm
Contact Michael (937) 834-4020
Fairborn
Fairborn Senior Center
325 N 3rd St., Fairborn
Meets 2nd Tues. /month, 6pm
Contact Phyllis (937)879-3735