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Home CareAssistance direct
support is provided through
short-term non custodial care
for those who qualify. Services
include bathing, grocery
shopping, light housekeeping,
meal preparation, and
range-of-motion exercises.
Equipment - direct support
is provided through the
purchase of new or used
medical equipment, assistive
technology, and medical
services for those who qualify.
Internet Forums - the
"Ask The Doctor" and
"Peer-to-Peer" forums provide
an opportunity to have your
questions answered by
qualified healthcare
professionals or by people
facing the same challenges as
you.
We Care, We Call -
Would you or someone you
know like to receive a friendly
call each week, every few
days, or once a month? Call
1-888-673-6287 or contact us
by e-mail at:
support@msfocus.org and sign
up to have a volunteer peer
counselor call those who want
to talk to someone with MS
who cares.
Barrier-Free Housing
MSAA owns and operates five
barrier-free apartment
complexes which provide
accessible, affordable housing
for physically disabled adults
in an independent living
environment.
Cooling Equipment
Distribution
The Cooling Equipment
Distribution Program provides
special cooling apparel at no
charge to individuals with MS.
MSAA MRI Institute
For those of low/moderate
income who do not have
medical insurance, the Institute
may provide payment for an
MRI
Multiple Sclerosis Links
www.msfacts.org
www.mswatch.com
www.msaa.com
www.mult-sclerosis.org
www.mscrossroads.org
www.understandingms.com
multiplesclerosissucks.com
www.nmss.org
/www.montelms.org
www.spotlighthealth.com
www.bandagainstms.org
www.mswebpals.org
support is provided through
short-term non custodial care
for those who qualify. Services
include bathing, grocery
shopping, light housekeeping,
meal preparation, and
range-of-motion exercises.
Equipment - direct support
is provided through the
purchase of new or used
medical equipment, assistive
technology, and medical
services for those who qualify.
Internet Forums - the
"Ask The Doctor" and
"Peer-to-Peer" forums provide
an opportunity to have your
questions answered by
qualified healthcare
professionals or by people
facing the same challenges as
you.
We Care, We Call -
Would you or someone you
know like to receive a friendly
call each week, every few
days, or once a month? Call
1-888-673-6287 or contact us
by e-mail at:
support@msfocus.org and sign
up to have a volunteer peer
counselor call those who want
to talk to someone with MS
who cares.
Barrier-Free Housing
MSAA owns and operates five
barrier-free apartment
complexes which provide
accessible, affordable housing
for physically disabled adults
in an independent living
environment.
Cooling Equipment
Distribution
The Cooling Equipment
Distribution Program provides
special cooling apparel at no
charge to individuals with MS.
MSAA MRI Institute
For those of low/moderate
income who do not have
medical insurance, the Institute
may provide payment for an
MRI
Multiple Sclerosis Links
www.msfacts.org
www.mswatch.com
www.msaa.com
www.mult-sclerosis.org
www.mscrossroads.org
www.understandingms.com
multiplesclerosissucks.com
www.nmss.org
/www.montelms.org
www.spotlighthealth.com
www.bandagainstms.org
www.mswebpals.org
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society a great place to get involved supporting
the fight against Multiple Sclerosis in your local community. To contact your local
chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyCall 1-800-fightms (344-4867) or find
your local chapter online at www.nmss.org
The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
National Toll-Free Helpline - since MS affects each individual differently, dedicated
caseworkers and peer counselors tailor support to each person's unique needs. Through
personal contact, they provide information, referrals, assistance in accessing services,
and problem solving. Support is available free of charge via phone, e-mail, written
request, and in person.
Call our Program Services Department toll-free at 1-888-673-6287 from anywhere
in the Unites States for assistance Monday -“ Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST; or you
can contact us at anytime by e-mail: support@msfocus.org
Internet Helpline - provides live interactive chat one-on-one with a caseworker or
peer counselor, offering the same dedicated support as the toll-free helpline. To have
your questions answered real-time, access our Live Internet Helpline on any page of this
web site (upper right-hand corner). Available Monday -Friday, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Support Groups - The MSF networks with a wide variety of independent support groups
throughout the U.S. These support groups respond to needs, problems, and concerns of the MS
population in their community. To locate a support group in your area click above. For further
information on starting a support group; or to list your support group in our national directory of
independent MS support groups please call our Support Group Coordinator, Helen, at 1-888-673-
6287, or contact her by email: helen@msfocus.org.
Lending Library - books, videos, and audiocassettes are available for loan, by
mail across the United States. Topics include general MS information, symptom
management, diet, nutrition, exercise, alternative therapies, care giving and legal issues.
To take advantage of the postage-paid services of this program, or for further
information, call our Program Services Department at 1-888-673-6287 or contact us by
e-mail: support@msfocus.org
Men & MS - provides support through the toll-free and Internet helplines to men
diagnosed with MS with the unique difficulties they face. To discuss issues that affect
men with MS, call our Men & MS Program Coordinator, Jim, at 1-888-673-6287, or
contact him by e-mail: msmen@msfocus.org.
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
A toll-free telephone Helpline allows individuals with MS, family members, and care
partners, to speak directly with one of MSAA’s experienced consultants. This may
be someone with a social services or counseling background, or one of MSAA's trained
peer consultants who can speak first-hand about the many issues and emotions that
accompany this disorder.
MSAA's Helpline may be reached by calling:
(800) 532-7667, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, eastern time, and
Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, eastern time
MRI Diagnostic Fund
The MRI Diagnostic Fund helps individuals obtain an initial diagnostic MRI by working
with insurance companies and doctors offices. In cases of under or non-insured
individuals, MSAA can also assist with payment for a diagnostic MRI. certain income
limits apply
Home Modifications
MSAA's Home Modification Program is designed to make homes safer and more
accessible for people with MS and their families. Under the program, a person with MS
receives an in-home assessment by a trained MSAA volunteer. The volunteer sends the
assessment to MSAA for review. Once approved, MSAA pays for various modifications
to the home, up to a budgetary limit.
Equipment Distribution
Some people with MS experience difficulty with balance and coordination, fine motor
skills, and mobility. The MSAA Equipment Distribution Program offers clients an
extensive inventory of products designed to improve their safety, dignity, mobility, and
independence. MSAA provides these products at no charge and ships directly to the
client.
BRIGHTER TOMORROW GRANTS
Each year the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation makes dreams come true for individuals
with multiple sclerosis across the country through the Brighter Tomorrow grant.
The goal of the grant is provide individuals with MS with goods or services (valued at
up to $1000.00 per recipient) to improve their
quality of life by enhancing safety, self-sufficiency, comfort, or well-being. Recipients
of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation's Brighter Tomorrow grant have received car
repairs, ramps, wheelchairs,
walkers, eyeglasses, computers, appliances, televisions, furniture, therapeutic
equipment, hobby supplies, retreats, and various home modifications.
To qualify, a person must be 18 years of age or older and diagnosed with MS, or the
parent of a minor child diagnosed with MS, and be a permanent U.S. resident. They must
not have any
other means of fulfilling the need they express.
Applicants are asked to provide basic personal and financial information, and to write a
brief essay of 100 words or less to describe how the grant would help them have A
Brighter Tomorrow.
If you would like to apply for a Brighter Tomorrow grant, simply fill out our online
application or call 888-673-6287 to receive an application by mail.
For further information on the Brighter Tomorrow grant, call our Program Services
Department at 1-888-MSFOCUS or you can contact us by email: support@msfocus.org
New Program to help with cost of drugs.
Montel Williams (who has MS) has been named the national spokesman of
the Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA), a patient assistance program clearinghouse
launched last April. Since then, the PPA has matched more than 1.2 million Americans to public
and private patient assistance programs that may provide them with free or nearly free medicines.
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together America’s pharmaceutical
companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community
groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need
through the public or private program that’s right for them. Many will get them free or nearly
free. Its mission is to increase awareness of patient assistance programs and boost enrollment of
those who are eligible. Through this site, the Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers a
single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including
more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. To access the Partnership for
Prescription Assistance by phone, you can call toll-free, 1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669)
the fight against Multiple Sclerosis in your local community. To contact your local
chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyCall 1-800-fightms (344-4867) or find
your local chapter online at www.nmss.org
The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
National Toll-Free Helpline - since MS affects each individual differently, dedicated
caseworkers and peer counselors tailor support to each person's unique needs. Through
personal contact, they provide information, referrals, assistance in accessing services,
and problem solving. Support is available free of charge via phone, e-mail, written
request, and in person.
Call our Program Services Department toll-free at 1-888-673-6287 from anywhere
in the Unites States for assistance Monday -“ Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST; or you
can contact us at anytime by e-mail: support@msfocus.org
Internet Helpline - provides live interactive chat one-on-one with a caseworker or
peer counselor, offering the same dedicated support as the toll-free helpline. To have
your questions answered real-time, access our Live Internet Helpline on any page of this
web site (upper right-hand corner). Available Monday -Friday, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Support Groups - The MSF networks with a wide variety of independent support groups
throughout the U.S. These support groups respond to needs, problems, and concerns of the MS
population in their community. To locate a support group in your area click above. For further
information on starting a support group; or to list your support group in our national directory of
independent MS support groups please call our Support Group Coordinator, Helen, at 1-888-673-
6287, or contact her by email: helen@msfocus.org.
Lending Library - books, videos, and audiocassettes are available for loan, by
mail across the United States. Topics include general MS information, symptom
management, diet, nutrition, exercise, alternative therapies, care giving and legal issues.
To take advantage of the postage-paid services of this program, or for further
information, call our Program Services Department at 1-888-673-6287 or contact us by
e-mail: support@msfocus.org
Men & MS - provides support through the toll-free and Internet helplines to men
diagnosed with MS with the unique difficulties they face. To discuss issues that affect
men with MS, call our Men & MS Program Coordinator, Jim, at 1-888-673-6287, or
contact him by e-mail: msmen@msfocus.org.
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
A toll-free telephone Helpline allows individuals with MS, family members, and care
partners, to speak directly with one of MSAA’s experienced consultants. This may
be someone with a social services or counseling background, or one of MSAA's trained
peer consultants who can speak first-hand about the many issues and emotions that
accompany this disorder.
MSAA's Helpline may be reached by calling:
(800) 532-7667, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, eastern time, and
Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, eastern time
MRI Diagnostic Fund
The MRI Diagnostic Fund helps individuals obtain an initial diagnostic MRI by working
with insurance companies and doctors offices. In cases of under or non-insured
individuals, MSAA can also assist with payment for a diagnostic MRI. certain income
limits apply
Home Modifications
MSAA's Home Modification Program is designed to make homes safer and more
accessible for people with MS and their families. Under the program, a person with MS
receives an in-home assessment by a trained MSAA volunteer. The volunteer sends the
assessment to MSAA for review. Once approved, MSAA pays for various modifications
to the home, up to a budgetary limit.
Equipment Distribution
Some people with MS experience difficulty with balance and coordination, fine motor
skills, and mobility. The MSAA Equipment Distribution Program offers clients an
extensive inventory of products designed to improve their safety, dignity, mobility, and
independence. MSAA provides these products at no charge and ships directly to the
client.
BRIGHTER TOMORROW GRANTS
Each year the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation makes dreams come true for individuals
with multiple sclerosis across the country through the Brighter Tomorrow grant.
The goal of the grant is provide individuals with MS with goods or services (valued at
up to $1000.00 per recipient) to improve their
quality of life by enhancing safety, self-sufficiency, comfort, or well-being. Recipients
of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation's Brighter Tomorrow grant have received car
repairs, ramps, wheelchairs,
walkers, eyeglasses, computers, appliances, televisions, furniture, therapeutic
equipment, hobby supplies, retreats, and various home modifications.
To qualify, a person must be 18 years of age or older and diagnosed with MS, or the
parent of a minor child diagnosed with MS, and be a permanent U.S. resident. They must
not have any
other means of fulfilling the need they express.
Applicants are asked to provide basic personal and financial information, and to write a
brief essay of 100 words or less to describe how the grant would help them have A
Brighter Tomorrow.
If you would like to apply for a Brighter Tomorrow grant, simply fill out our online
application or call 888-673-6287 to receive an application by mail.
For further information on the Brighter Tomorrow grant, call our Program Services
Department at 1-888-MSFOCUS or you can contact us by email: support@msfocus.org
New Program to help with cost of drugs.
Montel Williams (who has MS) has been named the national spokesman of
the Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA), a patient assistance program clearinghouse
launched last April. Since then, the PPA has matched more than 1.2 million Americans to public
and private patient assistance programs that may provide them with free or nearly free medicines.
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together America’s pharmaceutical
companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community
groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need
through the public or private program that’s right for them. Many will get them free or nearly
free. Its mission is to increase awareness of patient assistance programs and boost enrollment of
those who are eligible. Through this site, the Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers a
single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including
more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. To access the Partnership for
Prescription Assistance by phone, you can call toll-free, 1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669)
The MS resource page is set up to help educate people about MS, provide useful MS links, and most
important list the many MS programs people with MS can take advantage of.
This page will continue to grow, as we become aware of more programs and MS sites. If you know of any MS sites that should be on
this web site or have any comment please e-mail me john@fightingms.org
important list the many MS programs people with MS can take advantage of.
This page will continue to grow, as we become aware of more programs and MS sites. If you know of any MS sites that should be on
this web site or have any comment please e-mail me john@fightingms.org
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