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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: WIN0862 | Last Modified: 05 Feb 2020 | Last Full Update: 07 Nov 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-977-9221 |
| Toll Free Phone | Head Office General Inquires 1-800-268-7582 * MS Knowledge Network (Information about living with MS) 1-844-859-6789 |
| info.ckwe@mssociety.ca | |
| Website | https://mssociety.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Penny Burton, Regional Director, MS Society of Canada; Phone: (Business) 519-221-0846; Email: penny.burton@mssociety.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Pat Cole, Equipment Funding Program; Phone: (Business) 1-800-268-7582 ext 3169; Email: pat.cole@mssociety.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Courtney Quinn, Community Outreach Coordinator, MS Society; Phone: (Business) 519-977-9221; Email: courtney.quinn@mssociety.ca |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | The MS Society of Canada provides support and services to people who are: * Living with a diagnosis of MS or an MS allied disease * Waiting for a diagnosis with respect to MS or an MS allied disease * Close to a person with MS or an MS allied disease, such as family and friends * Caregivers to a person with MS or an allied MS disease * Healthcare professionals, employers, institutions and students The MS Society offers a variety of programs and services to help people affected by multiple sclerosis effectively manage and cope with the disease. Please note that programs and services vary from province-to-province. * Information and referral * Support and self-help groups * Recreation, social and wellness programs * Conferences, workshops and education programs * Equipment assistance * Government relations and advocacy |
| Hours | As we are often in the community, please call ahead to ensure someone will be at the office. |
| Meetings | For information about area support groups, please contact Courtney at courtney.quinn@mssociety.ca |
| Areas Served | Chatham-Kent ; Essex County ; Windsor |
| Eligibility | Persons diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, their family members or caregivers |
| Application | Call for details |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership - $10 per yr * If you are receiving Long Term Disability or reside in long term care fees are waved |
| Agency Information | |
| Primary Executive | Penny Burton, Regional Director, Central & Southwest Ontario; Email: penny.burton@mssociety.ca |
| Funding | Fundraising - Carnation Flower sales, MS walk ; Fees - Membership ; * Funds are received primarily through special events including the Mandarin MS Walk. * Also rely on the generosity of local donors. |
| Agency Services | |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Windsor |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Drouillard Rd and Richmond St |
| Bus Routes | Central 3 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Parking, Washroom and Automatic entrance |
| Other Details | |
| Print Material | Messenger Service, quarterly newsletter; Pamphlets; Brochures |