Fatigue and Quality of Life Workshop June 19
Certified Wellness Coach Hannah Borny will hold a Fatigue and Quality of Life Workshop at the MS Alliance office in Salem on Wednesday, June 19th. Understanding fatigue in the context of multiple sclerosis (MS) can significantly enhance one's quality of life. First...
Mountain Empire MS Support Group Annual Picnic June 8
Get excited because the Mountain Empire MS Support Group's annual picnic is back on June 8th, 2023! Mark your calendars, clear your schedules, and gather your best picnic gear. We're gonna have a blast from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM at NorthStar Church (1145 King Mill Pike,...
Mountain Empire MS Support Group Will Not Meet in July
Dear MSAV Family, Due to the 4th of July celebrations spanning the entirety of the week of our scheduled meeting, including the weekend prior and the weekend following the 4th, we have made the decision to cancel the July meeting. We believe this is in the best...
MSAV Online MS Support Group Meeting
When you have MS, how do you take care of yourself when you can’t take care of yourself? What preventative measures can you put into place that would help you on days that it feels impossible to do anything for yourself? Join us for a casual discussion where we will...
May 30 is World MS Day
World MS Day was first initiated in 2009 by the MS International Federation (MSIF) and its member organizations. It takes place on May 30th every year and aims to: Raise awareness: Increase global understanding of multiple sclerosis (MS), its impact on individuals and...
The Virginia Energy Assistance Program (EAP) assists low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs. The EAP consists of four components: Fuel Assistance, Crisis Assistance, Cooling Assistance and Weatherization Assistance. Click on the flyer for more information.
Our Mission Statement
Provide programs, events, activities and services for people living with MS in Southwest Virginia and the surrounding areas, including veterans.
Educate and empower people with MS, their care partners, friends and family. We will guide people to organizations that may be able to assist with their needs.
Contribute to awareness in the community, including educational programs to young people, first responders and community organizations.
Encourage and expand support groups to include assisted-living facilities, homebound people and help others start upbeat groups like ours.