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Self-Help Group List

Contact the Chapter office at 503.223.9511 or 800.344.4867 for a referral to the Self-Help Group Leader in your area. If you live in an area without a Self-Help Group, ask the Chapter to refer you to a resource person. (Note: some groups do not meet during the summer months).

Groups are listed by city or county in alphabetical order.

Meeting times and locations change!  Please call ahead to the Oregon Chapter office for confirmation.

Group Name Scheduled Meetings Location Information about the support group
Astoria Third Wednesday - 12:00pm Clatsop Retirement Village - 947 Olney Ave. Astoria, OR 97103 All ages welcome, newly diagnosed, caregivers. Speakers or group discussions. For more info , For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Baker City Second Tuesday - 12:00pm Welcome Inn - 175 Campbell Street Baker City, OR 97814 Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome. For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Bend Third Thursday – 10:00-11:30. No meeting June, July or August St. Charles Rehab Center - 2501 NE Neff Road Bend, OR 97701 Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome. Speakers or group discussions. For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Clackamas - Men's Caregiver Group Fourth Tuesday - 8:00 am Breakfast at Elmer’s (near Fred Meyers in Clackamas) Please call to confirm time, date and location. Caregivers, men only. For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Clackamas County/Portland Third Friday - 12:00pm Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church - 9800 SE 92nd Ave., Room B Clackamas, OR 97266 Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome. Speakers or group discussions. For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Clark County, WA - North County Third Tuesday - 10:00am Salmon Creek Legacy Hospital - Conference Room E - 2211 NE 139th Street Vancouver, WA 98274 Newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome. Speakers or group discussions. For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Condon/Heppner 2nd Tuesday - 10:30am - 12:00pm   Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome. For more info, call Merrilee at 541-676-5238.
Coos Bay Fourth Thursday - 6:30pm Bay Area Hospital - 1775 Thompson Road Coos Bay, OR 97420 Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome. For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Corvallis Second Wednesday - 1:00pm Osborn Aquatic Center - 1940 NW Highland Drive Corvallis, OR 97330 Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome, speakers or group discussions. For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Corvallis Aquatic's M-W-F 9:30 am - 10:30 am Osborn Aquatic Center - 1940 NW Highland Drive Corvallis, OR 97330 For more info, call Robin at 541-207-3081.
Eugene Yoga Monday 10:30am - 12:30 pm Hilyard Community Center 2580 Hilyard Street, Eugene, OR For more info, call 541-682-5311.
Gresham First Wednesday - 11:00am Regency Gresham - 5905 E Powell Blvd. Gresham, OR 97080 Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome. Speakers or group discussions. For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Hermiston Third Wednesday - 7:00pm Good Shepherd Medical Center - 610 NW 11th Street Hermiston, OR 97838 Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome. For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Klamath Falls Second Thursday - 2:00pm Community Lounge - 200 N 7th Street Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome. Speakers or group discussions. For more info, call 800-344-4867.
La Grande No regular meeting, but contact the Chapter about a group of clients who may be willing to meet.   Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome. For more info, call 800-344-4867, Choose #2 and ask to talk to Program Staff.
Lebanon Fourth Saturday - 10:00am Lebanon Hospital - Conference Room 3 - 525 N. Santiam Highway Lebanon, OR 97355 Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome. Speakers or group discussions. For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Lebanon - Caregivers Fourth Saturday - 11:00am Lebanon Hospital Conference Room 3 - 525 N. Santiam Highway Lebanon, OR 97355 Caregivers only. For more info, call 800-344-4867.
McMinnville Fourth Monday - 6:30pm St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Compton Room, 822 SW Second St, McMinnville, OR 97128 Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome. For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Medford Second Wednesday - 2:00pm Rogue Valley Hospital, Smullen Center - 550 Medical Center Drive Medford, OR 97504 Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome. For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Newport 3rd Friday - 10:30-12:30pm Samaritan Hospital - 930 SW Abby Street, Newport, OR 97341 Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome. For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Pendleton Call for date and time St. Anthony’s Hospital - 1601 SE Court Ave, Pendleton, Oregon 97801 Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome. For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Portland Last Friday of the Month, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Whole Foods Market Studio 1 - 3531 NE 15th Avenue Portland, OR 97212 All connected with MS are invited to attend; family, sons, daughters, friends, workmates, caregivers, bosses, and people who just want to learn more about a friend’s or neighbor’s MS. For more info, call 888-344-4867 or visit our website, www.meetup.com/ms-portland.
Portland 2nd Tuesday - 12:00pm-2:00pm Whole Foods Market Studio 1 - 3531 NE 15th Avenue Portland, OR 97212 All connected with MS are invited to attend; family, sons, daughters, friends, workmates, caregivers, bosses, and people who just want to learn more about a friend’s or neighbor’s MS. For more info, call 888-344-4867 or visit our website, www.meetup.com/ms-portland.
Portland - 40'ish and under Last Wednesday - 6:30pm East Burn (in Annex) - 1800 East Burnside Portland, OR 97214 Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, Under the age of 40 welcome. For more info, call 800-344-4867 or send an email to mshappyhour@gmail.com.
Portland – Business & Professional Call for date – luncheon meeting at local restaurants -- 12:00pm   For more info, call Laurie Lee at 503-636-1431.
Portland Yoga Saturdays Whole Foods Market Second Floor - 531 NE 15th Avenue Portland, OR 97212 For more info, call Susan 503-230-2074.
Roseburg Third Tuesday - 5:00pm Mercy community Education Center, 2459 NW Stewart Parkway, Roseburg Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome. For more info, call 541-672-6003 or 541-459-1371.
Salem Exercise Wednesday 11:00am - 12:30 pm Salem Hospital Rehab Center - 2561 Center Street NE Salem, OR 97301 For more info, call Creative Fitness at 541-736-9069
Salem/Keizer First Tuesday - 1:00pm - Third Monday - 7:00pm Salem Hospital Rehab Center - 2561 Center Street NE Salem, OR 97301 Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome. Speakers or group discussions. For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Salem/Keizer - Spiritual Third Saturday - 10:00am Trinity Covenant Church Fireside Room - 5020 Liberty Road South Salem, OR 97306 Spiritual group, all ages welcome. For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Salem/Keizer Second Saturday - 11:30am Almost Home Restaurant - 3310 Market Street NE Salem, OR 97301 Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome, speakers or group discussions.For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Scappoose First Monday - 1:00pm Scappoose, OR 97056 We are a friendly and casual group that welcomes everyone with MS, their families, caregivers and any one that just wants to learn about MS! .For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Springfield Fourth Tuesday - 7:00pm Willamalene Adult Activity Center Parkview Room - 215 West C Street Springfield, OR 97477 Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome.For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Vancouver, WA Second Thursday - 6:00pm - 8:00pm Salvation Army Corps Community Center - 1500 NE 112th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684 Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome. Speakers or group discussions. For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Washington County Third Wednesday - 10:00am Beaverton Public Library - 12375 SW 5th Street Beaverton, OR 97005 Parents with MS, newly diagnosed, caregivers, all ages welcome. Speakers or group discussions.For more info, call 800-344-4867.
Washington County - Westside Men's Group Fourth Wednesday - 10:00am Borders Bookstore - 2605 SW Cedar Hill Blvd Beaverton, OR 97005 Men only, all ages welcome, newly diagnosed.For more info, call 800-344-4867.
West Linn – Sharing Feelings MS Group Last Thursday – 12:00-1:30 Sachi Wellness Center – 2008 Willamette Falls Dr., Suite 200, West Linn, OR 97068 Individuals with MS, families and caregivers. This group is facilitated by a professional psychologist. For more info, call 800-344-4867.