We know that while living with MS, many people face financial challenges. The Western Pennsylvania Chapter is committed to enhancing the quality of life for people living with MS by helping members obtain needed items or services through our financial assistance program. The program assists Western Pennsylvania Chapter members who have MS and need:
♦ medical equipment and repairs
♦ ramps
♦ home modifications
♦ auto modifications
♦ air conditioners
♦ short-term homecare
♦ crisis assistance
♦ scholarships
► Respite Care - The Western Pennsylvania Chapter provides assistance in arranging and financing temporary respite care for family carepartners to give them a break from their caregiving responsibilities. Respite can be provided in-home or in a long-term care facility.
► Two Local MS Clinics - The Western Pennsylvania Chapter is associated with two outpatient MS Centers:
> UPMC MS Clinic
> Allegheny MS Treatment Center
► To help us assist you better, these forms need to be on record at the Western Pennsylvania Chapter:
> Respite Application
> Confidenital Client Profile