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tess0714
Really need one to go to. Can anyone help please?
Erin RushCommunity Admin
HI Tess! You might try contacting your local(ish) National Multiple Sclerosis Society office to find out about support groups meeting in your area. Here is a link to their contact information -- http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/CAL. Since Van Nuys has many zip codes, I just typed in one and here is what it pulled up -- http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Find-Support/Join-a-Local-Support-Group?catids=0&aid=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&sw=20&zip=91404. I hope this helps! I *know* you are wanting face-to-face support groups, but the NMSS does offer other options for those that are homebound or not within driving distance of a local support group. They have Peer-to-Peer counseling, which I describe as penpals for the digital age -- http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Find-Support/Connect-with-Peers-One-on-One. I hope you are able to find a local group meeting that works for you and your schedule! Thank you for reaching out to the MultipleSclerosis.net community! Best, Erin, MultipleSclerosis.net Team Member.