Self-Help
Groups
Young Professionals with MS: The Toronto Chapter is interested in starting a self-help group for young (20-40 year olds) professionals who have been diagnosed with MS within the past five years. The group will meet in the north end of Toronto and will provide information sharing and emotional and social support for young professionals recently diagnosed with MS.
Saturday Group: The Toronto Chapter is interested in starting a new self help group that would meet on Saturday mornings. This group would be open to anyone living with MS who is interested in getting together with others to share information, ideas and mutual support. The location will be in the west end of Toronto.
Women with MS: A self-help group for woman living with MS. This group is an opportunity to meet with other women to share coping strategies, support and information. The group takes place in the Yorkville area of Toronto (Yonge/Bay Street) twice a month on Tuesday afternoons.
12 Step Support Group: A structured self-help group that follows the 12 Step principles. Open to men and women with MS. The group meets every Friday from 11a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bloor St./Islington Ave. area.
The CHAT ROOM: For Women with MS: Members of this group get together for social interaction. Meetings include conversation and activities chosen by the participants. This group meets every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Islington Ave./Anglsey Blvd. (near Rathburn Rd.) area.
East End Women’s Group: Members of this group are women living with MS who get together to provide support, encouragement and information to each other. Meetings are once a month on Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Coxwell Ave./Mortimer Ave. area.
Etobicoke MS Group: A group of men and women with MS who meet to provide support, encouragement and information to each other. Meetings are the third Monday of each month from
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Royal York Rd./Lawrence Ave. area.
Family and Friends Group: Family and friends of persons with MS are able to express their concerns and share their successes. The group focuses on sharing, support and information for those who have family or friends with MS. The group meets on the first and third Monday of each month from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Bathurst St./Lawrence Ave.area.
For more information or to join a group please call Lynn Laccohee at 416-967-3032.
What are self-help groups?
Self-help groups form when people with a common concern or problem come together. Toronto Chapter groups are run by and for persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) or family & friends.
Groups develop based on a specific common interest—for example, location, gender, or profession. Chapter staff provide support and training to encourage positive group experiences.
DISCLAIMER: The information presented at these meetings do not necessarily reflect the views or official position of the Society.
New
self-help groups
The
Toronto Chapter is available to help individuals start
new MS self-help groups.
If you have an idea about a new group, call the chapter
and speak to Lynn.
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STATEMENT
The
Toronto Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
aims "to maximize the quality of life for persons
with multiple sclerosis and their support network with
in the Toronto Chapter's geographical boundaries."
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