Gain Support and Make Friends
As a person with MS, we know that you continually face new challenges. It is important to have access to all of the latest information in research, assistive technology, symptom management, and healthy living – as well as to feel supported and to know that you are not alone.
The Utah State Chapter of the National MS Society has several different self-help groups and support groups that help provide valuable information and support in a friendly, comfortable environment. Self-help groups are made up of other people who can share similar experiences in dealing with MS symptoms and how it may impact everyday living. They are led by volunteers made up of people with MS who have received specific training from the National MS Society to facilitate these groups for optimal benefit to everyone involved. Support groups are similar; however, they are led by mental health professionals who are trained in facilitating groups.
If you are interested in attending or leading a self-help group or support group, check out the list provided below for groups in your area, and call the contact person for more specific information on meeting times and places. Feel free to check out a few groups until you find the right fit for you!
Northern Utah
Ogden
Date: 2nd Tuesday of every month
Time: 11:00am
Location: Roy Library (1950 W 4800 S)
Contact: Joyce 801.547.9840
Logan
Date: 3rd Saturday of every month
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Indepdent Living Center (1095 North Main Street)
Contact: Sally 435.751.8270 or Monica 435.245.4919
Salt Lake City Area
NEW! Salt Lake City
Young Adult Group
Call leader for date and time
Location: Utah State Chapter (6364 S Highland Dr, Suite 101)
Contact: Sarah 801.541.4413
NEW! Salt Lake City
Teens: Either with MS or a parent with MS
Call leader for date and time
Location: Utah State Chapter (6364 S Highland Dr, Suite 101)
Contact: Traci 801.318.8489
NEW! Rose Park
Date: Last Friday of every month
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Riverside Library (1575 W 1000 N)
Contact: Jenne 801.539.1997
NEW! Heber City
Call leader for date and time
Location: Senior Citizens Center (465 E 1200 S)
Contact: Ann 435.654.4932
Salt Lake City
Beyond MS
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Utah State Chapter (6364 S Highland Dr, Suite 101)
Contact: Beverly 801.280.4480 or Cheryl 801.886.0256
Riverton
Date: 3rd Thursday of every month
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Call leader for location
Contact: Sandy 801.755.5562
Central Utah
There are currently no self-help groups offered in this area. If you are interested in starting one, please contact rachael.lyon@nmss.org.
Eastern Utah
Price
Date: 1st Tuesday of every month
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Health Department (28 S 100 E)
Contact: Danny 435.637.0712
Southern Utah
St. George
Date: 4th Saturday of every month
Time: 10:00am
Location: Knight Education Ctr (300 E 600 S)
Contact: Ruby 435.674.3533 or Linda 435.656.4947
Cedar City
Date: 3rd Saturday of every month
Time: 11:00am
Location: Chamber of Commerce (enter West doors)
Contact: Linda 435.586.8001