The Annual Meeting of members is held for the purpose of electing a Board of Trustees and considering the annual report of the Board of Trustees and the Treasurer's report of the accounts of the chapter.  Nominations to the Board of Trustees must be directed to:

Nominations will be reviewed by the Nominating Committee of the Board prior to submission for election.  Please provide the name, address, and telephone number of the nominee (for interview purposes), brief background of the nominee, and your name, address, and telephone number.

 

An annual program for families dealing with multiple sclerosis (MS).  This half-day program provides practical tips in living with MS.  The program is open to people with MS, their families and friends, and health care professionals. 

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a source of information about multiple sclerosis and about resources available to people with MS and their families.  We have a variety of publications about MS, symptom management, disability issues, and other relevant topics.  We can also refer clients to outside community resources when necessary.

What is the Loan Closet?

Sometimes we find that we need help enjoying our daily lives.  Wheelchairs, portable commodes, bathtub benches, scooters, lifts, and other equipment can help eliminate some of the barriers people with MS face.

For these times, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society maintains a loan closet of durable medical equipment.  This equipment is available for short and long-term loans to individuals who meet the program's conditions.

Do I qualify for help?

To receive assistance from the loan closet program, the person who will be using the equipment must be a person with MS, have a doctor's prescription for the equipment, and:

• Must not have medical insurance, or
• Medical insurance does not cover the cost of equipment and person must not have personal funds to pay for the equipment.
• Must be unable to pay the insurance copayment.
• Must be unable to pay the deductible for such equipment.

How do I get help?

Simply contact the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Central Virginia Chapter:

2104 W. Laburnum Ave., Suite 102
Richmond, VA 23227 
Phone: 
1-FIGHT MS (Press #1)
Fax: 

Equipment loans are based on availibility.  Please try to make your request at least two weeks in advance, when possible.  Delivery of equipment is available in the Central Virginia Chapter area.

Moving Forward

The Central Virginia Chapter is pleased to offer this free educational program for people with multiple sclerosis who have been diagnosed in the last two years.  Each area program is scheduled in a two-hour evening session and is designed for people with MS and their families to understand their diagnosis and to adjust more effectively to the disease.

Knowledge is Power

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is pleased to introduce the Knowledge is Power program - a free, at home educational series for people who are newly diagnosed and their family members.  It will provide you with current and accurate information about multiple sclerosis.  It is written by highly regarded professionals knowledgeable about MS and the effect it can have on your life and the lives of the people who care about you.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society's mission is to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis.  The Knowledge is Power series is designed to give you information about how to deal with one of the greatest challenges presented by MS - the unpredictability and uncertainty of what is in you future.

Receive a new topic each week in the convenience of your home:

• What is multiple sclerosis?
• Dealing with your diagnosis
• Working with your doctor
• Treatments in MS
• Disclosing your diagnosis
• Disease-modifying treatments for MS.

For more information, call 1-FIGHT MS.

Do you ever wish you could talk to someone who would listen and really understand what you mean by the frustrating and confusing symptoms of MS?  Wish no longer, but call the chapter office and take advantage of our Someone is Listening program.  This is a confidential program in which people with MS can talk with trained volunteer veteran MS clients who have had similar thoughts and experiences.  If this sounds like what you're looking for, call the Chapter office (1-FIGHT MS or ).  We'll call you back and start listening.

Self-Help Group Teletraining Registration Begins

Registration for the second national self-help group facilitator training program, Collaborative Leadership:  Creating Successful and Vital Self-Help Groups, has begun. 

This year a registration company will manage the process, enabling self help group leaders to schedule their calls independently at their convenience.  Participants will receive the training video, written training materials, and call scheduling information in February.  For more information, call 1-FIGHT MS or .

Fredericksburg
Third Friday, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Snow Memorial Library
 

Richmond Family & Spouse
Third Thursday, 7:00 PM
Call office for directions.

Hanover County
Fourth Thursday, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Commonwealth Wholesale, Inc.:  10085 Leadbetter Place
 

Richmond Newly Diagnosed
Second Thursday, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
St. Mary's Hospital Cafeteria

Louisa County
Second Thursday, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Louisa County Administration Building
 

Richmond Virginia Home
Every Monday, 11:00 AM
Virginia Home on 1101 Hampton Street

North Stafford
Second Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Colonial Baptist Church
 

South Hill
Call Chrissy at the Chapter office

Petersburg
Third Thursday, 6:00 PM
Southside Medical Center on South Avenue
 

Tappahannock Neuromuscular Support
Second Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tappahannock United Methodist Church

The Positive Thinkers
Third Tuesday, 7:30 PM
Ukrops at Chesterfield Crossing
 

Tri-Cities
Second Sunday, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wesley United Methodist Church