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04 Resources – NMSS – National Muscular Sclerosis Society – Online Communities and Virtual Meetings

 

 

 

Online Multiple Sclerosis Communities 

Message Boards Virtual Spaces available 24/7

The National MS Society Facebook Community

In this space, everyone affected by MS can share, comment and connect with other members while also learning about health and wellness, symptom management and other MS-specific topics Join the Community

The Black MS Experience Facebook Community

The Black MS Experience online community provides a virtual opportunity for the Black MS community to forge powerful connections, offer support and share experiences to give voice to the unique needs of the Black community living with MS.Join the Community

The Mighty: Multiple Sclerosis Connections

We’ve partnered with The Mighty to create a safe space for people to share their MS experiences, discover resources and support others along their MS Journey. Preview the community, create an account on The Mighty and join the Multiple Sclerosis Connections group.Join the Community

Society-Affiliated Online Communities

The Multiple Sclerosis Discord Group offers an international community with open, live chatting 24/7 and monthly virtual meetups. This volunteer-led community offers accessible peer and MS group support for all stages of the disease, and separate support channels for family of people living with MS. Discord, a popular online communication platform, hosts the group.

The ms life community is an online community for those impacted by MS. This volunteer-led community offers a supportive and empowering community for those living with MS, whether they’re recently diagnosed, navigating life with MS or supporting a loved one living with the disease.

Support Group and Connection Program Finder 

Virtual and In person Meetings

Use the online connection finder to select from 54 virtual support groups, including those offered in Spanish. 

Participants can choose from the following topics 

  • Black
  • Carepartner
  • Cognitive behavioral Therapy
  • Emotional Wellness
  • Exercise
  • Hispanic/Latinx
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Men
  • Newly Diagnosed
  • Nutrition
  • Recreation
  • Those Affected by MS
  • Women
  • Young Adults 

To use the finder, Go to the Find Support Groups and Connection Program Page

https://www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-support/find-support-groups-and-programs