Living with MS can impacts everyone in the family. That is why the we offer individualized, age appropriate education and support for every member of the family.
Support Groups for Family and Caregivers
Family/Caregivers Support Group- For parents, adult children, siblings and other family members and/or caregivers of persons living with MS.
Available as In-person and Conference Call
Family Members, Spouses and Partners of Individuals Newly Diagnosed with MS Support Group- In person group designed to address questions and concerns of family members of individuals diagnosed with MS in the last 5 years.
Available as In-person in Manhattan on Thursdays 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Spouses/Partners Living with MS Support Group- For significant others of persons living with progressive MS
(spouses/partners only).
Available as In-person in Manhattan on Wednesdays 6- 7:30 p.m.
Community Well Spouses/ Partner Group- This group is open to individuals with a spouse or partner living with any chronic disease or disability.
Nyack Hospital
160 North Midland Ave., Second Floor
Nyack, New York, 10960
Second Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m.
Contact Marcia Polish at 845-480-1472 or email at mk4ms@aol.com
Respite Care for Caregivers
This program provides long-term care when the usual caregiver is temporarily unavailable because of travel, illness or other demands. Temporary care in the member's home allows the caregiver much-needed relief from their responsibilities and provides them with the security and knowledge that quality care is being provided. We offer up to 100 hours of home based care through home health aides. This program is not available for people with Medicaid since it is a covered service.
Call 212-463-7787, option 1 for more information.
For other chapter financial assistance programs, click here.
Relationship Matters Program
This online program is for couples living with MS. Having a healthy relationship is hard work even in the best of times; MS can make it even harder, and this program will help couples minimize the effects of MS on their lives.
For more register, click here.
Community Family Support Resources
As a service and courtesy, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society wants to inform you of community resources that serve families and caregivers. However, we want to be clear that the chapter has played no role in developing the content of these programs and services.
NY Health Access- Information about how to use a pooled Supplemental Needs Trust to eliminate the Medicaid spend-down.
New York City Family Caregiver Coalition- The MISSION of the NYCFCC is to address the needs of caregivers as well as to create strength out of diversity and build a united forum that will lead to targeted action including advocacy, education, information and public awareness.
New York State Office for the Aging- Programs and Resources for Families and Caregivers
United Hospital Fund: Next Step in Care- Family Caregivers and Health Care Professionals Working Together- Next Step in Care provides easy-to-use guides to help family caregivers and health care providers work closely together to plan and implement safe and smooth transitions for chronically or seriously ill patients.
Well Spouse Association- The Well Spouse Association has many support groups in the New York area.
Check our calendar often for other programs and events that the chapter offers to families, children and those living with MS.