Client
Services Support
Self-Help
Groups
Self-Help
Groups offer people living with MS, their families and friends
the opportunity to give and receive emotional support from others
who truly understand. They also provide valuable information
that individuals may not access on their own. Groups meet throughout
the province. For more information or to verify meeting times,
please phone the contact person at your nearest group location
(see below) or call Ellen Karr, Client Services Coordinator
at 1-800-268-7582, in Winnipeg at 988-0917 or by email: ellen.karr@mssociety.ca
MS Society Support & Self Help Groups
Beausejour Self-Help Group |
Last Wednesday of each month, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Lac du Bonnet Support Group |
For information, call Nadine at the number listed below |
Morden Support Group |
2nd Tuesday of each month, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
Portage la Prairie Self-Help Group |
For information, call Nadine at the number listed below |
Selkirk Self-Help Group |
Bimonthly Mondays, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
Steinbach Self-Help Group |
2nd Thursday of each month, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Teulon Support Group |
3rd Friday of each month, 11:30 a, - 1:30 PM |
For more information on these groups call Nadine Konyk at 1-800-7582 or (204) 988-0904
PRIMARY PROGRESSIVE MS SUPPORT GROUP
4th Thursday of each month, 1 -3 PM at the Manitoba Division office in Winnipeg
SECONDARY-PROGRESSIVE MS SUPPORT GROUP
2nd Friday of each month, 1 - 3 PM at the Manitoba Division office in Winnipeg
NEWLY DIAGNOSED GROUP
This is a new program of education and support for those recently diagnosed with MS. It consists of four modules and two videos aimed at giving individuals facts about MS and tools for everyday life. For more information, call your local Client Services staff toll free at 1-800-268-7582
Winnipeg
Male Caregivers Group, Female Caregivers Group, CHuMS, MS Friends, Kildonan, On our Own, Moving Forward.
Contact: Ellen Karr (204) 988-0917
There are numerous self-help groups in Winnipeg for people living with MS and for caregivers. There is also a one-on-one peer support program that is available throughout the Division. For more information, call Ellen Karr at (204) 988-0917 or 1-800-268-7582.
Help for Families
When an individual receives the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis,
there is a ripple effect through the entire family. Questions
arise: How will this change our family life? Can starting a
family still be possible? What changes will this mean to our
relationship? How will this affect our children as they grow
up? How and what do we tell our children? The MS Society offers
support groups for well spouses and family members to help them
cope with the many issues with which they are faced. For information
on the group schedules, contact Ellen Karr at ellen.karr@mssociety.ca or 988-0917. There are also several helpful booklets on the
subject which are available through the MS Society
A
Roadmap for Living Well with Chronic Disease in Manitoba
- This handbook contains listings of a wide range of services
available throughout Manitoba.
Support Groups
Beausejour, Lac du Bonnet, Pine Falls, Pinawa
Contact: Nadine Konyk
(204) 988-0904
Brandon
Contact: Manitoba Division office 1-800-268-7582 (Temporary)
Flin Flon
Contact: Robin Searle (204) 622-2940
Morden/Winkler
Contact: Nadine Konyk
(204) 988-0904
Portage la Prairie
Contact: Nadine Konyk
(204) 988-0904
Russell
Contact: Rachel Chipelski (204) 773-2199
Selkirk
Contact: Nadine Konyk
(204) 988-0904
Steinbach
Contact: Nadine Konyk
(204) 988-0904
The Pas
Contact: Robin Searle (204) 622-2940
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