Support
The chapter provides short-term counselling and referral for persons
with MS and their families. Also, staff are available to talk with you about MS or issues related to living with MS.
This support is available to both those directly affected by a diagnosis of MS, whether a person with MS or family/friend, and interested community members. The chapter oversees several self-help groups
meeting in various locations throughout the city. Contact Lynn Laccohee, Manager, Client Services
at 416-967-3032.
Support
for Newly Diagnosed Persons
The
Toronto Chapter is a leading resource for persons newly
diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, as well as for their
friends and family living in Toronto.
MS 101
If you are newly diagnosed with MS, please join us
for an important information session called MS 101. Topics covered include: treatment options, coping with MS, research, and available support from the MS Society and your local chapter. Friends and family members are welcome.
For full event and registration details, visit our events page. For more information, please contact Angela Rodriguez, Manager, Client Services at 416-967-3034.
Resources
The
Chapter's resource room contains books, magazines,
videos and other pertinent information around MS. For
an appointment, call the chapter at 416-922-6065.
Self-help
Groups
The Toronto Chapter offers a variety of self-help groups
meeting in various locations throughout Toronto. Staff
are available to assist interested individuals in forming
new groups.
Click
here to view an extensive list of groups.
Membership
A
yearly membership with the chapter is $15 for individuals
with MS and their families. Members receive: MS Toronto
the chapter's bimonthly newsletter which contains chapter
updates and community resources; Ontario and National
newsletters which contain medical updates and social action
initiatives; and access to chapter services and programs
which are detailed in the Service section of this site.
Membership ensures you stay up-to-date on MS issues and
are informed of upcoming educational workshops and specialized
courses specifically for MS clients.
VISION
STATEMENT
The
Toronto Chapter of the Multiple Scleross 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."
To learn more.
The Toronto Chapter is a United Way member Agency
