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Relationships with pharmaceutical, medical device, research or other companies are managed through local staff of the National MS Society. Representatives are not to directly contact and support self-help groups.
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Many groups are meeting virtually. Please reach out to individual group leaders for more information. You can also participate in our online MS communities.  

Visit our COVID-19 page for the latest information about COVID-19 and MS – including guidance on vaccines. Check out the Ask an MS Expert webinar series to learn more about topics related to the MS community or reach out to an MS Navigator for additional support. 

Self-help groups bring people together who share common life experiences for support, education and mutual aid. Benefits of participating in a self-help group include: 

  • Learning new information and strategies for confronting problems. 
  • Finding support from others. 
  • The opportunity to help others. 
  • Feeling empowered and more self-confident in coping with challenges. 

National MS Society self-help groups focus on support, advocacy, education, wellness or may be more social in nature.  Some groups also serve specific populations, such as young adults, parents with MS or carepartners.  Other groups may have a specific focus, such as physical activity, wellness or healthy living. 
 
People come together at self-help groups to lift each other up through personal struggles and encourage each other to try new things and live each day to its full potential. Learn more about the sense of community and the power of connection offered at National MS Society groups. 
 
Find a group in your area here, or to talk to someone about establishing a group, contact an MS Navigator at 1-800-344-4867 or online

Find Local Groups

  1. Columbus Eastside Self-Help Group

    Whitehall, OH
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  2. Delaware County Connection Group - now meeting virtually

    Ostrander, OH
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  3. Lancaster Movers and Shakers Self-Help Group

    Lancaster, OH
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  4. Wapakoneta Self Help Group

    Wapakoneta, OH
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  5. Seaman MS Support Group

    Seaman , OH
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  6. Wooster Self-Help Group

  7. Carepartners Group

    Cincinnati, OH
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  8. Clermont County Connection Group - now meeting virtually

    Batavia, OH
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  9. Port Clinton-Freemont MS Connection Group

    Fremont, OH
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  10. College Hill Life with MS Support Group

    Cincinnati, OH
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  11. Massillon Social Self-Help Group

    Massillon, OH
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