The

Multiple Sclerosis Columbia

Evening Self-Help Group

an affiliate of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

The Multiple Sclerosis Columbia Evening Self-Help group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the 4th Monday of each month at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 7239 Patterson Drive, Columbia, SC.

Members of the group:

provide information about MS
share knowledge and "real life" experiences
support each other
enjoy fellowship and humor
give empathy

Meetings frequently feature informative and inspirational speakers, and a social worker is available to assist caregivers. In addition to meetings, there is a monthly newsletter, The Snails, for members of the group.

For more information about the group, contact Renate Moore:
by phone at (803) 783-7472, or
rmoore19@sc.rr.com

For more information about multiple sclerosis, visit these links:
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Mid-Atlantic Chapter, NMSS
National Library of Medicine

"A self-help group is not so much to 'fix' as it is
to help members develop their ability to understand themselves
and their situation as it evolves,
to problem-solve and make decisions and to cultivate and use
their personal coping resources."

This page was created on October 27, 1999