Service Name: SUPPORT SERVICES-NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY - NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER

Organization Name: NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY - NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER

• Description: Works to improve the quality of life for people affected by MS in Northern California by making connections to information, resources, and support, and raising funds for critical MS research.Resources & Support: MS Navigators connect you to the information, resources, and support needed to move your life forward. These supportive partners help navigate the challenges of MS unique to your situation. Information and education to help people with MS and their support teams powerfully advocate for what you need, when and how you need it Emotional support resources for people with MS as well as family and care partners. Support groups and ways to connect with others living with MS Offers help finding a healthcare provider, benefits, insurance and access to coverage, prescription assistance, and employment Resources to face financial challenges and plan for the future Wellness strategies that can make an impact on quality of life with MS. Connection to the Society's online library & educational programs. Resources for health care providers, and the Society's magazine, Momentum. Assessment for personalized case management through the Edward M. Dowd Personal Advocate Program Crisis intervention in times of need
• Website: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Find-Support/Ask-an-MS-Navigator
• Email: ContactUsNMSS@nmss.org
• Phone(s): (800) 344-4867, (916) 927-9113
• Hours: MS Navigators are available Monday through Friday 6 am - 4 pm PT
• Eligibility: People with multiple sclerosis and their families.
• Requirements: If the Society is providing financial assistance, a confirmation of diagnosis is required.
• Areas Served:
  • Mendocino United States
  • Sierra United States
  • Sonoma United States
  • Alpine United States
  • Lassen United States
  • Colusa United States
  • Napa United States
  • Calaveras United States
  • Santa Clara United States
  • Santa Cruz United States
  • Yolo United States
  • Yuba United States
  • Plumas United States
  • Sacramento United States
  • Trinity United States
  • Lake United States
  • Alameda United States
  • Solano United States
  • Amador United States
  • Placer United States
  • Del Norte United States
  • El Dorado United States
  • Contra Costa United States
  • Madera United States
  • San Francisco United States
  • Mono United States
  • Tehama United States
  • Modoc United States
  • Nevada United States
  • Glenn United States
  • Mariposa United States
  • Marin United States
  • Tuolumne United States
  • Stanislaus United States
  • Sutter United States
  • Humboldt United States
  • Siskiyou United States
  • Butte United States
  • San Mateo United States
  • San Joaquin United States
  • Shasta United States
  • Merced United States
• Categories:
  • Disease/Disability Information
  • Health/Disability Related Support Groups
  • Individual Advocacy
  • Case/Care Management
  • Specialized Information and Referral
  • Research Funds
  • Medical Information Services
  • Peer Counseling
  • Health/Disability Related Counseling
  • Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
  • General Benefits and Services Assistance