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Self-Help Groups are composed of individuals with MS, family members and friends who gather regularly to share common concerns, provide support to one another and obtain information relating to various aspects of the disease. The group is facilitated by volunteers who have MS or who have direct association with a person with MS, and is sponsored and guided by the National MS Society, Maryland Chapter. It is an opportunity to share and learn from others who have MS and can provide a vehicle through which individuals can feel empowered.

Are you interested in becoming a self-help group leader?
Please contact Crystal Leedy at 443-641-1224 or crystal.leedy@nmss.org if you are interested.

Here are some groups in your area:

If you are looking for a support group in the following counties please contact the National Capital Chapter of the MS Society at www.MSandYOU.org --
• Calvert
• Charles
• Montgomery
• Prince George’s
• St. Mary’s

These groups are not affiliated with us, but could be helpful to members:

Frederick
An MS Foundation Sponsored Group
First Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Deann: (301) 363-5035

Kent Island
Third Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.
Josie: (410) 643-7178

Pain Connection Support Group
Second Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Linda: (410) 533-2999 or (410) 672-0030
No cost to attend.

Pasadena
Second Monday, 5:30 p.m.
Laura: (410) 948-9817

Perry Hall/Supportive Partners Group        
First Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Ken: (410) 391-9396

Pikesville/Owings Mills
Third Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Cheryl: (410) 581-0332

Salisbury MS Lunch Group
Third Thursday, 12:00 p.m.
Barb: (410) 835-2229

Physical Wellness Facilities:
For referrals to fitness facilities and instructors in your area, please call 800-344-4867.

Maryland Athletic Club-
Reduced membership for people living with MS
110 West Timonium Road
Timonium, MD 21093
Call for more details: Ann Shaw at (410) 453-9111

Towson Yoga; The Newman Center
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
5828 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
Call Robert for more details: (410) 828-0622

Columbia Gym
6151 Daylong Lane
Clarksville, MD 21029
Call Vicki Burns for more details: (410) 730-6744

Severna Park Aquatics; Spy Aquatics
Saturdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
623 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
Severna Park, MD 21146
Call Maureen for more details: (410) 315-7779

Staying Well with MS
A group for Veterans with multiple sclerosis
2nd Monday of every month from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Baltimore VAMHCS
Contacts: Maggie Kazmierski at 410-605-7000, ext. 6095 or email margaret.kazmierski@va.gov
Lisa Mitchell at 410-605-7000, ext. 4372 or email lisa.mitchell2@va.gov

Edgewater Self Help Group in Anne Arundel County
First Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Bob: (410) 693-9302

MS Thrivers
The mission of MS Thrivers is to help each attendee to take an active role in the management of their disease. The monthly agenda for each meeting will start with some form of physical or mental exercise, adapted to the interests and physical abilities of the group. Meets the second Saturday of the month from 10:00am – 12:00pm, starting October 13, 2012.
Contact: Gary at msthrivers@gmail.com.
Wheaton Community Recreation Center
11711 Georgia Avenue
Wheaton, MD 20902