Learn more about MS & available resources
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National MS Society addresses the challenges of living with MS through its 50-state network of chapters. The Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, facilitates professional education, and provides programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
The MS Society of Canada’s mission is to connect and empower the MS community to create positive change to bring us closer to a world free of MS. The MS Society of Canada has a number of resources and research studies available on its site.
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation’s website offers information on MS, as well as programs and events, publications, access to provider information, and a wide variety of online services and forums.
International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies
A comprehensive and international information resource developed by MS experts worldwide, and available in 15 languages.
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
The website provides information on MS programs and services, and access to several quarterly publications for people with MS.
Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence
As part of the United States Department of Veteran Affairs, the Center of Excellence provides information on understanding, diagnosing, and treating MS, as well as life issues and health problems associated with MS.
Connect to others with MS
MSConnection.org
A social networking website and community for people with MS that is sponsored by the National MS Society. You join online groups to connect.
MS Navigator
A trained MS Society staff person who can guide you through programs and support opportunities, including webinars and groups. Contact 1-800-344-4867 or send an email to https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Helpful-Links/Contact-Us.
MS World
Provides information and support for those living with MS from. All volunteers managing the website are diagnosed with MS.
HealingWell.com
A free social network and community for information, resources, and support.
Well-being & symptom management
My MSToolkit
My MSToolkit is a web-based, self-guided, symptom self-management program specifically for people living with MS symptoms.
Can Do Multiple Sclerosis
Provides lifestyle empowerment programs for people living with MS.
Living Well with MS
The MS Society has many resources available to help people live well with MS, including information regarding diet, exercise, stress management, and other wellness strategies.
MS and Wellness
The MS Society of Canada has resources to help people with MS thrive.
Fatigue & sleep
Signs & Symptoms of Fatigue
Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of MS. Visit the MS Society of the United Kingdom’s to learn more about what fatigue is and how to minimize its effects on your life.
Managing Pain and Sleep Issues in MS
This video and book, made available by the National MS Society, can help you learn more about two issues that can have a profound impact on quality of life – pain and sleep disorders in MS – and about managing these problems, available treatment options, and research to identify the cause of pain and sleep disorders.
Fatigue: What You Should Know
Sleep: breaking the cycle of sleepless nights
Sleep disorders are common problems for people with MS. These resources are designed to help you sleep better and feel more rested and energetic..
Pain & spasticity
American Chronic Pain Association
Since 1980, the ACPA has offered peer support and education in pain management skills to people with pain, family and friends, and health care professionals. You can reach the ACPA at 1-800-533-3231.
Pain In MS
Learn more about pain in MS, including describing pain, causes of pain, the MS hug, and treating and managing pain with these resources from the MS Society of the United Kingdom.
Managing Pain and Sleep Issues in MS
This video and book, made available by the National MS Society, can help you learn more about two issues that can have a profound impact on quality of life – pain and sleep disorders in MS – and about managing these problems, available treatment options, and research to identify the cause of pain and sleep disorders.
SPASTICITY
Learn more about spasticity, what it is and how to treat and manage the condition.
Dr. Rachel Zoffness
Dr. Rachel Zoffness is a Health and Pain Psychologist, international speaker, and author in pain medicine. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCSF School of Medicine, a Stanford lecturer, and a Mayday Pain Fellow. Her website offers a trove of articles, books, videos, apps, and podcasts for people living with pain.
Mental health, therapy, & substance use
American Psychological Association Psychologist Locator
The psychologist locator helps you find practicing psychologists in your local area.
EMOTIONAL Well-Being
Learn more about emotional well-being and MS with this resources from the National MS Society.
Psychology Today
The therapist locator helps you find a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor, treatment center, or support group. You may also call 1-800-374-2721.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Dial 988 to contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This is a U.S.-based suicide prevention network of 200+ crisis centers that provide a 24/7, toll-free hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. Text HOME to 686868 in Canada and to 85258 in the United Kingdom. This is a free, 24/7, confidential text message service for people in crisis.
Cognition
Cognitive Changes in MS – Current Recommendations
The MS Society has created a brochure describing how to recognize if you’re experiencing cognitive changes and what to do about it.
MS Trust Staying Smart
Staying Smart is a website for people who want to know more about how MS can affect thinking with explanations of different types of thinking problems and useful tips and tricks.
Mobility & motor function
Physical activity
The MS Society of Canada has a number of resources and guidelines related to physical activity.
Stretching for People with MS
Stretching for People with MS is an illustrated manual from the National MS Society that focuses on the basics of moving and stretching muscles and soft tissues at your own pace.
Free From Falls
Free From Falls is a comprehensive fall prevention program with eight modules “designed to increase your knowledge about risk factors associated with falls and provide you with strategies to reduce your risk of falling.”
Minimizing Your Risk of Falls
being active
My MSToolkit provides ways for you to keep yourself healthy, providing a stronger foundation for managing MS.
Mindfulness and meditation
relaxation tools
Free guided relaxation exercises from My MSToolkit can help you manage your MS symptoms. Includes a downloadable relaxation worksheet to help you get into the habit of using relaxation techniques.
Overcoming MS — Mindful meditation
Overcoming MS has a plethora of free guided meditations and mindfulness podcasts to help you manage stress.