MSAA: Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
A great multiple sclerosis resource has been around since 1970: the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA.) Headquartered in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, the association has various regional offices throughout the United States and its main functions are to inform, empower, and assist MS patients and their families/friends. The following are some of the MSAA’s main services:
This is a link to such services as a toll-free telephone helpline, reassurance calls, a lending library, information about support groups, events and classes, an MRI assistance fund, information about barrier-free housing, an equipment (including cooling devices) lending service, and program applications.
Access the latest multiple sclerosis information here. Learn more about the MSAA, find out about current research, MS-related organizations, frequently asked questions (FAQ’s), and access the MSAA’s news archive.
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America has a quarterly, free publication: The Motivator. It also has various, free booklets and brochures that cover such topics as depression, complementary and alternative medicines, wellness tips, cooling devices, the MRI assistance program, and MSAA’s services and programs.
Life Lessons: MSAA’s Life Coaching Blog:
This is a fairly new component to the MSAA’s website. A group therapist and life coach provides life coaching sessions (via telephone) and she writes about helpful tips and tricks to live fully and realistically with multiple sclerosis.
Contact an MSAA regional branch near you.
Diane J Standiford Says:
All the socieities, associations, chapters, groups, confuse me.
Posted on April 19th, 2009 at 1:48 am
Jen Says:
Funny that you say this: I knew nothing about this association until Joan at A Short in the Cord mentioned it (she’s from Delaware and the MSAA’s headquarters is in Cherry Hill, NJ.) Boy did I feel out of the loop, since I’m from Jersey myself.
Posted on April 19th, 2009 at 4:15 pm