The Edmonton and Capital Region Chapter's Client Services Department provides wellness-focused services & education to persons living with multiple sclerosis, their families, members, the general public and health care professionals.

Advocacy Services – Edmonton and Capital Region Chapter’s Advocacy Coordinator provides assistance and support to persons living with MS with regard to financial, medical, housing, transport, legal and other issues directly impacting their quality of life.  Assistance with navigating the system, education and support regarding advocating for oneself, and information and Referral are available.

Children and Youth Programs – Edmonton and Capital Region Chapter offers Recreation and Education programs to children and teens that have a parent living with MS.  Kids Kamp is a six week program offered in July and August for children aged 6-12, while Teen Escape is a weekend retreat in May for teens aged 13-17.  Monthly children, youth and family programming will also be available soon!

Couples Getaway - The Couples Getaway is a weekend retreat for couples living with Multiple Sclerosis.  The getaway is held at Camp He Ho Ha which is a wheelchair accessible facility.  The weekend offers you the opportunity to spend time away with your partner, meet other couples living with MS, discover renewed appreciation for your partner, and leave the stress of everyday behind.

Education Events – Edmonton and Capital Region Chapter offers a six week information session for newly diagnosed individuals entitled MS:IS.  This program is run in the spring and the fall in the evenings.  MS:IS is also offered as a one day information session that provides an introduction to what MS is all about.  The Education Coordinator also provides education presentations to care facilities, school groups, wellness providers, and the general public.

Friendly Visiting Program - The Edmonton and Capital Region Chapter offers a Friendly Visiting Volunteer Program for persons living with MS who reside in a continuing care facility. The Friendly Visiting program is designed to provide support, increased awareness of community resources, and engage in shared activities. If you are currently living within the continuing care continuum and would like to receive a Friendly Visitor, or if you would like to volunteer your time to provide a Friendly Visit to persons with MS, please contact the Community Connections Coordinator.
Please click here to view our Friendly Visiting brochure.

MS ActiveNOW – MS ActiveNOW encompasses a variety of recreation and physical exercise programs being offered in the greater Edmonton area.  Activities such as Tai Chi, Yoga, Sit to Keep Fit, Crafts and Conversation and Social Events throughout the year offer persons with MS wellness based programs to improve their physical and mental health. 

MS Awareness Days – a new initiative for the Edmonton and Capital Region Chapter of the MS Society, with the aim of increasing awareness about Multiple Sclerosis to the general public, as well as creating awareness around the Multiple Sclerosis Society’s mission, and the programs and services that are being offered.  Another purpose is to introduce and work with new communities that have recently been included into the Edmonton and Capital Region Chapter boundaries. 

Outreach Services – Edmonton and Capital Region Chapter’s Outreach Coordinator invites persons living with MS and their families to discuss any questions that they may have about their illness.  The Outreach Coordinator also conducts Friendly Visiting for persons living with MS that are living at home or in assisted living facilities.

Special Assistance and Equipment – Edmonton and Capital Region Chapter may provide funding of up to $500.00 per year to individuals living with MS that are in financial need.  There is also an equipment loan program that allows persons with MS to borrow wheelchairs, walkers and canes.

Support Counselling and Information – Edmonton and Capital Region Chapter staff are available Monday thru Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm to provide supportive counseling and various information on MS and associated issues.  Please call 471-3034 to speak to a staff member.

Support Groups – Support Groups are available in and around Edmonton for persons living with MS, newly diagnosed individuals, partners of persons with MS and family and friends of persons with MS.  The purpose of the support groups takes many forms including providing practical help, information and feedback, guest speakers on a variety of topics, active listening, emotional support and social networking.  Each group is led by a skilled facilitator and group sizes range from 5-25 people per group.