Most groups are open to all persons affected by MS, although some are for specific types of people, such as care partners or those newly diagnosed. Contact the facilitator of the Self-Help Group of your choice before attending the meeting to ensure it is appropriate for you and to confirm meeting location and time. A printable version (PDF) of these self-help groups is also available.
Caregiver Groups
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Empowered Caregiver Network:
http://www.empoweredcaregiver.com/
They have a telephone-based Support Group on the 4th Sunday of each month at 3:00pm CST
In addition to the In-Person Self-Help Groups listed below, the Society also offers several Self-Help Groups that meet by phone, giving you the opportunity to join in from the comfort of your own home.
| Group Location | Meeting Address | Monthly Meeting Day & Time | Contact/Facilitator |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRIA |
HealthSouth Conference Room – 1st floor 104 N. Third St Alexandria LA 71301 |
2nd Tuesday 6 PM |
Tarra Babin, Co-Leader 318-448-8163 Shada Brown, Co-Leader 318-374-0058 |
| AMITE/HAMMOND |
Tangipahoa Police Sub Station 15475 Club Deluxe Road Hammond LA Enter rear of bldg- next to Health Unit |
1st Tuesday 5:30 PM |
Bill & Judy Perkins, Leaders 985-878-6313 Stephanie Carter, Co-Leader 985-542-2705 MSOURWAY@hotmail.com |
| BATON ROUGE |
Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge 323 E. Airport Baton Rouge, LA |
3rd Tuesday 12 Noon |
Joyce Smith & Donna Hildebrant Co-Leaders Directions 225-201-8888 |
| HOUMA |
Terrebonne General Medical Center Outreach Center, Southland Mall 5953 Park Avenue, Suite 3003 |
1st Thursday 7 – 8:30 pm |
Fran LeBlanc, Co-Leader Penny Gilton, Co-Leader |
| LAFAYETTE |
Lafayette Physical Rehabilitation Hospital 307 Polly Lane |
1st Tuesday 5:30 pm |
Dawn Abbott, Co-Leader Angela Trahan, Co-Leader |
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LA PLACE Tri-Parishes Self-Help Group |
St. John the Baptist Parish Library 2920 Hwy 51 La Place LA 70068 |
Last Wed of each month 7:00 pm Starting Jan 26, 2011 |
985-652-6857 (for directions to the library) Joan Ory, Leader: jory@rtconline.com |
| MANDEVILLE |
St. Timothy Methodist Church Educational Bldg 335 Asbury Dr Mandeville |
2nd Tuesday 7:00 pm |
Susan Scott & Peggy Cartier Co-leaders |
| METAIRIE |
The Lakeshore Library 1000 West Esplanade Avenue Metairie, LA 70005 504-838-4375 |
3rd Tuesday 7 PM |
Janice Naquin, Leader 504-322-3787 |
| MONROE |
Glenwood Medical Mall Community Room 102 Thomas Rd W. Monroe, LA 71201 |
Last Thursday 12 Noon |
Lynn Armet, Leader |
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NEW ORLEANS West Bank Jesters |
Gretna Community Center 1700 Monroe St Gretna LA 70053 |
1st Friday 10:30 am – Noon |
Diane Orlesh, Leader 504-394-5623 Kim Maloz, Co-leader 504-394-2274 *First time visitors should call to confirm location. |
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NEW ORLEANS Mid-City New Group for the newly diagnosed (3 years or less) |
Newly Diagnosed Group |
2nd Mondays 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Starting September 12th |
Mimi Jalenak, Leader 504-861-0859 For directions call Ochsner Dept. of Neurology 504-842-3980 (M-F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm) |
| SHREVEPORT |
Willis-Knighton Hospital/ Steen Hall Eye Institute 2611 Greenwood Rd (corner of Greenwood & Albert Bicknell Dr.) Shreveport |
1st Tuesday 6:00 pm |
Linda Galloway, Leader |
| VINTON |
Knights of Columbus 1424 Grace Avenue Vinton, LA 70668 |
2nd Saturday 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Elaine Briggs, Leader 337-309-5124 |