Multiple Sclerosis Foundation

Address

1 Illini Dr
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
Peoria, IL 61605

(888) 673-6287

www.msfocus.org

Description:

The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, known in the MS community as MS Focus, is a nonprofit organization focused on providing free services that address the critical needs of people with MS and their families, helping them maintain the best quality of life.

Hours:

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Helpline Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

OSF Focus Group Contact Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Intake Process:

Please call.

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

Anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis.

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

January 9, 2018

Volunteer Opportunities:

Please call.

Geographies Served

  • Serves All Areas

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1 Illini Dr
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
Peoria, IL 61605

Physical

6520 North Andrews Ave
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Phone Numbers

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation’s National Toll-Free Helpline

(888) 673-6287

OSF Focus Group- Marie McWhirter

(309) 671-8454

Special Notes/Funding

Patient-led group so patients and caregivers will help develop the group into what their needs/requests are.

Description

The Patient-Led Multiple Sclerosis Research Community is a volunteer group made up of MS patients, caregivers, researchers, clinicians, and other stakeholders. Together they are partnering to drive the MS research agenda forward in Central Illinois.

Availability

Please call.

Hours

Please call.

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call Marie McWhirter at the Center For Outcomes Research located at the University Of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria 309-671-8454.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

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Special Notes/Funding

The phone directory will be able to locate different groups in your area or provide information on how to start one.

Description

The goals of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation affiliated support groups are to: -be educational and encouraging, -connect you with the latest information about MS, -give you an opportunity to share stories and experiences with other people who will understand, -inspire you to discover new strengths and abilities you didn’t know you had, -help you focus on what you can do, -share tips and tricks to help you get through even the toughest days, and -find ways to stay positive in the journey through life with MS.

Availability

See above or call for other locations.

Hours

Made Stronger MS Support Group Canton Harvester Inn 150 North Main Street CANTON, IL 61520 Leader: Tammy - 309-231-1360 / blt87@sbcglobal.net Meeting Details: Second Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please call.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PN-8100) and related services within the Service Tree.

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