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Self-Help Groups

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Oregon Chapter

Self-Help & Support Group List

Please join with others living with MS to learn more about the disease, share tips and strategies, and socialize!

The groups in Oregon and Clark County, Washington are listed by the city in which they meet. Please contact the group directly at the phone number or email address listed. If you would like additional information, please contact 1-800-344-4867, option 1.

Meeting times and locations may change! Please call or email the group prior to attending, to confirm the meeting date and location. (PLEASE NOTE: some groups do not meet every month of the year, or at the holidays.)

Groups are for people living with MS of all ages and family members, unless otherwise specified.

Two telephone support groups are available. The Stay-At-Home Telephone Group meets on the third Wednesday, 1:00 pm PT at 1-888-279-3775, enter code 4001#. Café Con Leche is conversation and support in Spanish on the second Tuesday, October-June, 11:00 am PT. To register, call 1-800-344-4867, option 3.

An online community is also available to connect with others involved with the MS movement. Join discussion groups and get resources at MSconnection.org.

City

Scheduled Meetings

Location

Information about the group

Astoria

Third Wednesday, 12:00 pm.

Clatsop Retirement Village, 947 Olney Ave, Astoria, OR 97103

For more information, call Marcie at 503-458-6719 or email manddewald@centurytel.net.

Beaverton

Third Wednesday, 10:00 am.

Beaverton Public Library, 12375 SW 5th St, Beaverton, OR 97005

For more information, call Gary at 503-246-9290 or email gilbert-4@msn.com, or call Denise at 503-317-4246 or email smurfhouse2003@frontier.com.

Beaverton - Women's Group

Second Wednesday, 10:00 am.

Village Inn, 10650 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, OR 97005

For more information, call Denise at 503-317-4246 or email smurfhouse2003@frontier.com.

Bend

Third Thursday, 11:00 am. (No meetings June, July or August.) St. Charles Medical Center, Rehab. Conference Room, 2501 NE Neff Rd, Bend, OR 97701 A professionally-led group for people with MS, their families and caregivers. For more information, call Rebecca at 541-706-6802 or email rnbrown@stcharleshealthcare.org.
Clackamas Third Friday, 12:00 pm. Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 9800 SE 92nd Ave, Room B, Clackamas, OR 97266 For more information, call Fran at 503-256-1428 or email mikefranm@q.com.
Condon/Heppner Second Thursday, 10:30 am. Contact group to confirm day/time. Present site: Murray's Drug Store, 225 S Main St, Condon, OR 97823 For more information, call Merilee at 541-571-5853 or email meri0120@gmail.com.
Corvallis Second Wednesday, 1:00 pm. Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 NW Highland Dr, Corvallis, OR 97330 For more information, call Kathy at 503-838-3189 or email sksmits@peoplepc.com.
Gresham - Monday Fourth Monday, 1:00 pm. Multnomah County East Building, 600 NE 8th St, Gresham, OR 97030 For more information, call Doreen at 503-702-6504 or email doty25live@hotmail.com.
Gresham - Wednesday First Wednesday, 11:00 am. Regency Gresham Nursing, 5905 E Powell Valley Rd, Gresham, OR 97080 For more information, call 800-344-4867, option 1.
Klamath Falls Second Thursday, 1:30 pm. Community Lounge
200 N 7th St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
For more information call Bruce at 541-884-9112 or email z6wheel@gmail.com.
Lebanon Fourth Saturday, 10:00 am. Lebanon Hospital
Conference Room 3
525 N Santiam Hwy, Lebanon, OR 97355
For more information, email Lynn at lebanonmssupportgroup@hotmail.com.
McMinnville Fourth Monday, 6:30 pm.
(No meetings July, August or December.)
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Compton Room, 822 SW Second St, McMinnville, OR 97128

 

For more information, email Holly at hollyhendricks@comcast.net or call 503-292-0133.
Medford Second Wednesday, 2:00 pm. (No meetings July or August) Rogue Valley Medical Center, Smullin Center, 550 Medical Center Dr, Medford, OR 97504 For more information, call Bob at 541-482-2669 or email bpech@mind.net.
Portland - 40ish and under Last Wednesday, 6:30 pm. East Burn Annex, 1800 East Burnside, Portland, OR 97214 Under age 40 welcome, including parents with MS, students and newly diagnosed. For more information, email mshappyhour@gmail.com, or r.s.thompson.88@gmail.com.
Portland - Business & Professional First & Second Thursdays, 11:45 am.
(Meets at different restaurants in downtown Portland and Lake Oswego-Tigard area.)
Contact group to confirm days and locations, and to make your reservations. This group is for working or recently retired people living with MS who are active in the community. For more information, contact Laurie at 503-636-1431 or email laurie.n.lee@comcast.net.
Roseburg - evening Third Tuesday, 5:00 pm. Mercy Community Education Center, 2459 NW Stewart Pkwy, Roseburg, OR 97470 For more information, call Cynthia at 541-672-6003 or email mtnhigh11@charter.net, or call Ed at 541-459-1371 or email edfrancis24@yahoo.com.
Salem - daytime First Tuesday, 1:00 pm. Salem Hospital Main Campus,
Community Health Education Center (CHEC),
Building D,
Room 1,
939 Oak St SE,
Salem, OR 97301
For more information, call Bev at 503-399-9220 or email bergstedt3857@comcast.net.
Salem - evening Third Monday, 7:00 pm. Salem Hospital Main Campus,
Winter Street Building B,
Room 1,
665 Winter St SE,
Salem, OR 97301
For more information, call Bev at 503-399-9220 or email bergstedt3857@comcast.net.
Salem - Saturday Second Saturday, 11:30 am. Almost Home Restaurant, 3310 Market St NE, Salem, OR 97301 For more information, call Bev at 503-399-9220 or email bergstedt3857@comcast.net.
Scappoose First Monday, 1:00 pm. Dairy Queen, Hwy 30, Scappoose, OR 97056 For more information, call Susan at 503-543-2517 or email susanesq@aol.com.
Springfield Fourth Tuesday, 7:00 pm. Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St, Springfield, OR 97477 For more information, call Jane at 541-747-1506 or email mpjw05947@aol.com.
Tigard - Men's Group Fourth Wednesday, 11:00 am. Max's Fanno Creek Restaurant, 12562 SW Main St, Tigard, OR 97223 Men only, all ages. For more information call Gary at 503-246-9290 or email gilbert-4@msn.com.
Vancouver, WA Second Thursday, 6:00 pm. Cascade Inn, 11613 SE 7th St, Vancouver, WA 98683 For more information, call Judy at 360-835-5230 or email Pepper at peppertk@comcast.net.
West Linn - Sharing Feelings Group Last Thursday, 12:00 pm. Sachi Wellness Center, 2008 Willamette Falls Dr, Suite 200, West Linn, OR 97068 A professionally led group for people with MS, their families and caregivers. For more information, call 503-686-8409 or email snandsr@earthlink.net.