WHAT WE DO
Services include, but are not limited to the following:
~ Support Groups – for MS persons, family members, friends and caregivers https://msrofcny.org/support-groups/
~ Medical Information – current information on the disease, as well as the latest up to date information on Drug Therapies https://msrofcny.org/education/understanding-medications-to-help-treat-your-ms/
~ Lending Library – books, video’s and cd’s are available to borrow https://msrofcny.org/lending-library/
~ Newsletter – “The MS Chronicle” is published 6 times per year and is available via mail or through our website https://msrofcny.org/newsletters/
~ Educational Programs – programs on a variety of topics of interest to persons with MS, their families, friends, caregivers and the general public
~ Professional Educational Programs – for health care professionals
~ Transportation – to neurology appointments if other arrangements are not available
~ Equipment Loan Closet – lending of durable medical equipment from available inventory
~ Advocacy – to campaign for clients and issues relevant to multiple sclerosis and our cause
~ Referrals – to other local agencies assisting in the welfare and care of ms persons
~ Aqua Therapy and Land Excercise Grants – to help promote movement and exercise
~ Men’s and Women’s Retreats – a weekend getaway to exchange ideas, foster camaraderie and have fun
~ Home Modifications** – which fall within the guidelines set forth by MS Resources
~ Financial Assistance**– which fall within the guidelines set forth by MS Resources
**Requests must fall within specified guidelines determined by Multiple Sclerosis Resources of Central New York, Inc., Specific forms and documents are required. Approvals and allocations will be decided by the Services Committee and based on the availability of the funds at the time of the request.