It’s Not What I Expected, Being a Parent With a Disability
Einstein said that time is relative, and as I age (gracefully, I hope), I’ve found that to be true. For example, I frequently find myself referring to events that occurred a decade or more in the past as happening “just the other day.” In my mind, I’m still 28 or so,...
Registration is Open for Brian Mason Respite Weekend
Spend a weekend with us on beautiful Smith Mountain Lake! August 18-20, 2023 W.E. Skelton 4H Center on Smith Mountain Lake 775 Hermitage Road Wirtz, VA 24184 Each year, over 200 people living with MS and their family members take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy...
Roanoke Valley MS Support Group Meeting
June 22, 2023 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm4th Thursday of Month 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm ~ Social time and for those that want to have dinner. 6:30 pm ~ Meeting promptly begins. Jersey Lily’s (in the Banquet Room)1650 Braeburn DrSalem, VA 24153 For inquiries, email...
Greater psychological resilience tied to better outcomes in MS Study
Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with greater psychological resilience — a better ability to cope with and recover quickly from problems and difficulties — tend to have higher levels of social and occupational functioning, a new study found. Resilience was linked to a...
Heat Sensitivity in MS
Spring is upon us. The time of year when the days become longer and warm weather entices us to spend time outside. Unfortunately, not everyone can enjoy those long, hot summer days out of doors. Between 60% and 80% of people with MS find that heat can cause their...
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.