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Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence

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Partner Multiple Sclerosis Programs and Products (non-VA)

By working together with Veterans, caregivers, health care professionals, and other service organizations, we aim to reduce disability and improve the quality of life for Veterans with multiple sclerosis (MS).

National MS Society

The NMSS provides services, support, and resources to help people live their best lives while dealing with MS. They have a webpage with information for Veterans with MS. You can contact them at 1-800-344-4867 or visit nationalMSsociety.org to learn more.

Support

MS Navigator®: MS Navigators are skilled and caring professionals who help connect you with the information, resources, and support you need to move forward with life while living with MS. They help you deal with the challenges of MS that are unique to your situation. Call 1-800-344-4867 or email contactusnmss@nmss.org.

Connection Programs: Self-Help Groups, Online MS Communities, and MSFriends are available to help people with MS connect with others who are dealing with similar challenges. For more information, visit Find Support.

Education

Community Based Local Programs: The NMSS hosts programs across the country that help people with MS connect with each other while also offering information and wellness education. The activities may be different depending on the location, but all of them give people with MS a great chance to connect, learn, and make healthy lifestyle choices.

Ask an MS Expert: This program series covers popular topics that interest the MS community. MS experts answer your questions, and MS Navigators provide live resource support during each session. The Ask an MS Expert virtual series is offered every week in English, once a month in Spanish, and every three months for Veterans. You can also watch past episodes anytime you want.

Free From Falls: This eight-module program is designed to teach you about the risk factors that can lead to falls and give you strategies to help lower your chances of falling.

Pathways to Wellness in MS: Studies on MS continue to show that wellness is linked to better health. In this program, you will learn the latest recommendations for exercise, nutrition, and emotional, spiritual, and social wellness.

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Paralyzed Veterans of America

PVA’s mission is to make sure every Veteran - no matter their age, branch, or when they served - can regain their freedom and independence. They are the only nonprofit Veteran Service Organization focused solely on helping Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) and diseases like MS and ALS.

National Service Officers: Need help getting your VA benefits? National Service Officers are trained experts in VA benefits and can legally represent Veterans, dependents, and survivors before the VA and Board of Veterans Appeals. Contact your nearest Paralyzed Veterans of America National Service Office to learn more or file a VA claim.

Women Veterans: PVA supports women Veterans by offering personalized help, advocacy, and opportunities to build community. Their goal is to make sure women Veterans feel seen, heard, and empowered. 

Veterans Career Program: PVA’s Veterans Career Program offers free job support and vocational counseling to all Veterans, transitioning service members, spouses, and caregivers. Their Employment Analysts and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors work closely with you to help you build a meaningful career.

 

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