Author & Founder Lorna Moorhead

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How to find help

Getting your diagnosis and your ABC drugs does not cover everything the person with MS needs. Many people without MS assume that besides having a medical condition, our lives are fairly average.  How wrong they can be! 

Many of us are at the brink of poverty, fighting to keep a roof over our heads and pay our bills. A few of us are struggling to keep our relationships together , whether it be with our spouses, relatives, friends, or co-workers.

There are large organizations and government programs designed specifically for the needs of people with MS and other disabilities. This page was created to help point you in the right direction, towards the people that can help you most.

• Find your local National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The NMSS has many services and resources. They will be more than happy to point you in the right direction. Call 1-800-FIGHT-MS or visit their website www.nmss.org to find your local chapter.
  
  
• Call your local Dept of Health & Human Services. You can usually find this number in the government pages of your phonebook. They have programs for low income families and people with disabilities. Each state has different programs. there is also the United States Dept. of Health & Human Services online at www.dhhs.gov
  
  
• Apply for Supplemental Social Security Disability Income, SSDI (also known as disability.) As we all know applying for SSDI is difficult and many people with MS get turned down on their first try , but if you can get it, SSDI does help with not only finances but with health care. You can reach them online at www.ssa.gov
  
  
• Check out your local churches and schools. They usually have different services as well. Many of them can help with items you might need around the house or at school, from supplies to school. Schools usually have different price breaks for people with low income. This can mean cheaper books and lower tuition costs. For young children , this can mean free transportation and help paying for cafeteria meals.
  
  
• Many communities have "Community Action Agencies" on the internet and State community programs. These programs helps with costs of living, schooling, health and have grants. Once again these groups should be listed in your phonebook either in the government pages or the community pages. If you don't find them there, check your yellow pages! If that doesn't work contact one of your local schools, they are sure to be able to direct you.

I will be adding more to this page in the future. Remember you are your own advocate! You need to be willing to take the steps and call the numbers!

Questions or Concerns?