The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is committed to expanding knowledge of MS, enhancing access to MS specialty medical care, and empowering people with MS to live as independently as possible within the limits of their disabilities and to the maximum of their capabilities within the least restrictive environment.
Our programs are open to people with MS, their family members and friends, health professionals and the general public. If you have multiple sclerosis or have an interest in MS, please register with our Chapter by calling 1-800-344-4867 or emailing vab@nmss.org. Upon registering, you will begin receiving program announcements and invitations, our quarterly newsletter (MS Connection), research updates, and a quarterly magazine from our national office, Momentum.
Learn more about the programs and services provided throughout the Blue Ridge Chapter area:
Program Calendar
An up-to-date listing of programs happening around the Chapter area.
College Scholarship Program
Information about the National MS Society's Scholarship Program and the Blue Ridge Chapter Robyn Kimberly Meredith Scholarship to support students entering college who are living with MS or have parents with MS.
Direct Services
Details about the services the Blue Ridge Chapter provides (such as financial assistance and care management services). Our application is now online.
Educational Programs
An up-to-date listing of all educational programs, including teleconferences and in-person programs, offered by the Blue Ridge Chapter.
Emotional Health
Programs to help support and assist people with MS and their families in adapting and coping with the changes that living with multiple sclerosis may bring. This includes social connections and support programs, among others.
Employment
Programs that help people with MS maintain and enhance employment and to explore career options.
Exercise and Wellness
Information and resources on exercise and wellness programs around the Blue Ridge Chapter, including our Wellness Incentive Program.
Family and Social Programs
A variety of family and social programs are offered throughout the year. These events include, among other opportunities, baseball games, picnics, holiday dinners, and retreats.
Government Affairs and Advocacy
Learn more about state and federal advocacy efforts and about how you can get involved.
Learn More About MS
We provide timely and accurate information and education about multiple sclerosis not only for people with MS, but also for family members, friends, employers, and health care professionals.