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:
Allegany County
Anne Arundel County
Pasadena Baltimore City
All Together Group Baltimore County
Catonsville
Perry Hall
Perry Hall/Mildly Affected Group
Pikesville/Owings Mills |
Carroll County
Westminster/Mildly Affected Group
Westminster/ Harford County
Joppa Howard County
Columbia/ Queen Anne's County
Kent Island Washington County
Hagerstown |
These groups are not affiliated with us,
but could be helpful to members:
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.
Perry Hall/Supportive Partners Group
First Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Ken: (410) 391-9396
Frederick
An MS Foundation Sponsored Group
First Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Deann: (301) 293-6080
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