Living with and caring for someone with MS can be challenging.
Resources for care partners
We are here for you and your loved one with MS. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of everyone in our chapter community who is affected by MS - including you - and to fund research into treatments and a cure.
To enhance your knowledge about MS and your role as a care partner, please see the following publications: A Guide for Caregivers, Hiring Help at Home.
Care partners need support, too
Here are some resources on Family Caregiving. If you'd like additional information, please email us or call 1-800-344-4867 and press option 1.
- Support Group for Care Partners
- National Family Caregivers Association
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- Well Spouse Association
New services for caregivers of veterans with MS
- National Caregiver Support Line - 1-855-260-3274 or www.caregiver.va.gov
- Monthly Support and Education Conference Call - 4th Monday, 8-9 PM ET, call 1-800-767-1750, access code 43157#. For more information, contact Margaret.Kazmierski@va.gov.
Respite Care
Want some time on your own? We offer respite care for couples, so that you can spend some time apart from one another while ensuring appropriate levels of care are maintained. To apply, please fill out our financial assistance application.
DISCLAIMER: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society does not endorse products, services, or manufacturers. Programs appear below solely because they are considered valuable information and you may find them beneficial. The Chapter assumes no liability for these programs or the use or contents of any product or service mentioned. Additionally, it is important to note that any person registering for the program(s) listed below will be sharing their personal information with an organization outside of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.