CHAPTER SELF HELP AND SUPPORT GROUPS
The National MS Society self-help and support groups allow people affected by MS to meet one another to share support and information about living with MS.
To find the right group for you, check the listing of the groups in your area. Before attending a group for the first time, talk with the group contact person to find out more about the group. In the event of inclement weather, contact the group facilitator to find out if the meeting has been cancelled. If you cannot find a group in your area, please call the chapter office nearest you to discuss further options.
For information on self help groups and support groups, please call 800.344.4867
| AREA | GROUP TYPE | LOCATION | TIME | CONTACT |
| Albany | Support Group |
Center Health Care 314 S. Manning Blvd. Conference Room 511A |
Every Other Wednesday 1:00 - 2:00 pm |
Tara Penesso, LCSW-R 518-437-5592 |
| Avon | Livingston County Social Group | Tom Wahls, Routes 5&20 |
1st Tuesday 11:30 am |
Pat Bunce 585-346-3415 |
| Baldwinsville | Support Group |
Baldwinsville Public Library 33 E. Genesee St. |
3rd Monday 7:00 pm |
Brenda Irving kbirv.boogadoo@ twcny.rr.com 315-342-3296 |
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Bath/Corning/ Elmira |
Tri-County Luncheon | Varies | 3rd Friday at noon |
Maureen Fisher 607-776-3702 |
| Broome | Breakfast Buddies |
Location Varies Call for More Details |
1st and 3rd Thursdays 10:00 am |
1-800-344-4867 |
| Buffalo | Men's Dinner Group |
Location Varies Call for More Details |
Varies Monthly 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Michael Burgio 716-713-6423 |
| Buffalo | West Side MS Support Group |
State Farm Insurance Agency 555 Niagara St., Buffalo |
2nd Saturday 2:00 - 4:00 pm |
Maria Torres 716-873-6520 |
| Cheektowaga |
Co-Ed MS Support Group |
NMSS Chapter Office 4245 Union Rd., Ste 108, Buffalo |
2nd Wed 6:00 - 7:30 pm |
1-800-344-4867 |
| Cheektowaga | Care Giver's Support Group |
NMSS Chapter Office 4245 Union Rd., Ste 108, Buffalo |
4th Monday 7:00 - 8:30 pm |
Mary 716-632-7742 |
| Colonie | Men and MS |
Albany Advanced Imaging |
2nd and 4th Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00 pm |
Frank 518-766-9541 Joe 518-371-6255 |
| Colonie | Self Help Group |
NMSS Chapter Office 421 New Karner Rd., Ste 6, Albany |
4th Wed 7:00 - 8:30 pm |
1-800-344-4867 |
| Cooperstown |
Self Help Group |
128 Phoenix Mills Cross Rd. Cooperstown |
2nd Saturday 4:00 - 6:00 pm |
Phil Young youngp@hartwick.edu |
| Corning | Self Help Group |
Village Square Apartments Community Room 250 N Hamilton St Paited Post |
3rd Wed 6:30 - 8:00 pm |
1-800-344-4867 |
| Delhi/Oneonta | Self Help Group |
Elm Park United Methodist Church 401 Chestnut St. |
3rd Saturday 2:00 - 4:00 pm |
Jean 607-563-2427 |
|
East Greenbush |
Self Help Group |
Greenbush Community Library 10 Community Way |
3rd Tuesday Noon - 1:30 pm |
Pam 518-674-0302 |
| Glens Falls | Self Help Group |
Independent Living Center 71 Glenwood Ave. |
2nd Tuesday 7:00 pm |
Lou Ann 518-793-9506 |
| Glens Falls | Self Help Group |
Independent Living Center 71 Glenwood Ave. |
4th Thursday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Lou Ann 518-793-9506 |
| Great Valley | Southern Tier MS Self Help Group |
Great Valley Town Hall 4808 Route 219 |
2nd Saturday 10:00 - 11:30 am |
Jennifer 716-945-3928 |
| Greece | RAMS West Self Help Group |
Location Varies Call for More Details |
1st Thursday Noon - 2:00 pm | 1-800-344-4867 |
| Greece | Support Group |
Location Varies Call for More Details |
2nd & 4th Mondays 10:30 am - Noon |
1-800-344-4867 |
| Hamburg |
Southtowns MS Club Self Help Group |
Hamburg Community Center Prospect Ave. |
1st Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30 pm |
Connie Lynch 716-646-0012 |
| Ithaca | Ithaca Multiple Sclerosis Self Help Group |
Lifelong Center 119 W. Court St. |
2nd Monday |
1-800-344-4867 |
| Johnson City | MS Support Group |
Wilson Hospital Picciano Bldg 70 Arch St. 4th Fl Conference Rm Room #1 |
4th Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1-800-344-4867 |
| Kingston | Self Help Group |
Kingston Hospital 396 Broadway, 4th Fl |
4th Thursday 6:00 pm |
Rosalyn 845-331-6267 |
| Lewiston |
Self Help Group |
Education Center, 2nd Fl, Rm 249 5300 Military Road |
1st Thursday April - November 6:30-8:00 pm Not meeting in July or August |
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| Malone |
Self Help Group |
Alice Hyde Medical Center 1st Floor Meeting Rm. |
1st Wednesday 6:00-7:30 pm |
Wayne 518-483-5595 |
| Mohawk Valley | Self Help Group | Location varies. Please call before attending. No meetings in July and August. |
3rd Saturday 11:00am -1:00 pm |
Marlene 315-733-8997 |
| Olean | Self Help Group | 585 North Barry St. |
2nd Saturday 2:00 - 3:00 pm |
Janet 716-373-9405 |
| Oneonta | Self Help Group |
Elm Park United Methodist Church 401 Chestnut St. |
1st Wed 10:30 am - Noon |
1-800-344-4867 |
| Orleans | Self Help Group |
Medina Memorial Hospital 200 Ohio St. |
3rd Saturday 10:00 am - Noon |
Elaine 585-589-6687 Sue 585-798-8906 |
| Oswego | Self Help Group |
Fulton Medical Center 510 South 4th St. Fulton, NY 13069 |
2nd Thursday 7:00 p.m. |
Brenda Irving |
| Parma | Self Help Group |
Parma Town Hall 1300 Hilton Parma Rd |
3rd Wed 10:00 am - Noon |
1-800-344-4867 |
| Poughkeepsie | Working with MS Self Help Group |
Poughkeepsie Jewish Community Center 110 S Grand Ave. |
2nd Saturday 1:00 - 3:00 pm |
Lori 845-897-2923 Becki 914-443-2375 |
| Rochester | Support Group |
NMSS Chapter Office 1650 South Ave., Ste 100, Rochester |
Call for details | 1-800-344-4867 |
| Rochester | Family and Friends |
NMSS Chapter Office 1650 South Ave., Ste 100, Rochester |
1st Wed 6:30 - 8:00 pm |
1-800-344-4867 |
| Rochester | But You Look So Good |
NMSS Chapter Office 1650 South Ave., Ste 100, Rochester |
2nd Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 pm |
1-800-344-4867 |
| Rochester | Self Help Group |
NMSS Chapter Office 1650 South Ave., Ste 100, Rochester |
2nd Wed 10:30 am - Noon |
1-800-344-4867 |
| Rochester | Men's Self Help Group |
Al Sigl Center 1000 Elmwood Ave., Door 5 Maloney Room |
3rd Wed 6:30 - 8:00 pm |
1-800-344-4867 |
| Rochester | 20 & 30 Something's Self Help Group | Location Varies |
3rd Wed |
1-800-344-4867 |
| Rochester | Wayne County Lunch | Location Varies | 3rd Tuesday of the month from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | 1-800-344-4867 |
| Salem | Self Help Group |
Holy Cross Church Main Street |
1st Saturday |
Kim 518-854-3550 |
|
Saratoga Springs |
Self Help Group |
Town of Ballston |
1st Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 pm |
Robyn Beer 518-389-8425 |
| Schenectady | Caregivers Support Group |
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital 1270 Belmont Ave. |
1st Tuesday 9:30 - 11:00 am |
1-800-344-4867 |
| Schenectady | SunnyView Bridge MS Self Help Group |
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital 1270 Belmont Ave. |
Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:00 am |
1-800-344-4867 |
| Schoharie |
Schoharie County MS Self Help Group |
Schoharie County Aging Office |
3rd Friday 1:00 - 3:00 PM not meeting in July & August |
Linda 518-827-4105 (M-F, 10-8pm only) lerhihopes@gmail.com |
| Tonawanda | Kenmore MS Club Self Help Group |
The Eldridge Club 17 Broad St. |
2nd Sunday 1:30 - 3:00 pm |
Cheryl 716-633-2353 |
| Troy | Troy Young with MS Self Help Group |
Woodland Hill Montessori School |
3rd Wednesday 6:00 - 7:30 pm Starting February 20, 2013 |
1-800-344-4867 |
|
Wappingers Falls |
Self Help Group |
Perkins Restaurant 1576 South Rd (Rt. 9) |
4th Tuesday 6:00 pm |
1-800-344-4867 |
|
Wappingers Falls |
Self Help Group |
Perkins Restaurant 1576 South Rd (Rt. 9) |
3rd Tuesday 10:00 am |
1-800-344-4867 |
| Webster | Self Help Group |
St. Rita's Church 1008 Mapple Dr. |
3rd Thursday 10:00 - Noon |
1-800-344-4867 |
| Webster |
RAMS East |
131 W. Main St. | 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month noon - 2:00pm (no meetings June 27 through August 22, 2013) | 1-800-344-4867 |