Resources
A place to begin.
A directory of established MS organizations and public health information sources. These offer general educational information and are not a substitute for advice from a qualified clinician.
Where to start
Recently diagnosed
General explanations of what MS is, how it is diagnosed, and the vocabulary you will hear in appointments.
Start with MedlinePlus for plain-language basics, then a national organization for your country.
Looking for other people
Peer communities, local groups, and helplines run by established national organizations.
Filter the directory below by Support & community and by your region.
Following the research
Summaries of current MS research written for a general audience rather than for specialists.
Filter the directory by Research, or start with the MS International Federation.
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Every organization listed here operates independently of the Foundation. Listing is not endorsement, and we receive nothing for including them.
21 of 21 organizations
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
United States · Support & community
External link to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, opens in a new tabUS nonprofit providing MS information, local programs, advocacy, and funding for research.
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
United States · Support & community
External link to Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, opens in a new tabNonprofit offering helpline support, equipment programs, and educational resources for people with MS.
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MS Focus)
United States · Support & community
External link to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MS Focus), opens in a new tabNonprofit providing free programs, grants, and educational materials for people affected by MS.
Can Do Multiple Sclerosis
United States · Support & community
External link to Can Do Multiple Sclerosis, opens in a new tabNonprofit delivering free health and wellness education programs for families living with MS.
Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
United States · Research
External link to Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers, opens in a new tabMultidisciplinary professional organization supporting MS clinical education, certification, and research.
iConquerMS (Accelerated Cure Project)
United States · Research
External link to iConquerMS (Accelerated Cure Project), opens in a new tabPatient-driven research network enabling people with MS to contribute data toward research studies.
MedlinePlus: Multiple Sclerosis
United States · Information
External link to MedlinePlus: Multiple Sclerosis, opens in a new tabUS National Library of Medicine resource summarizing MS symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment information.
NINDS: Multiple Sclerosis
United States · Information
External link to NINDS: Multiple Sclerosis, opens in a new tabNational Institutes of Health page explaining MS causes, symptoms, and current research directions.
Mayo Clinic: Multiple Sclerosis
United States · Information
External link to Mayo Clinic: Multiple Sclerosis, opens in a new tabNonprofit medical center's public resource explaining MS symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
CDC: National Neurological Conditions Surveillance System
United States · Information
External link to CDC: National Neurological Conditions Surveillance System, opens in a new tabFederal public health program tracking how common MS and Parkinson's disease are in the US.
MS Society (UK)
United Kingdom · Support & community
External link to MS Society (UK), opens in a new tabUK charity funding MS research and providing a helpline, local groups, and information services.
UK charity providing evidence-based information and a helpline for people affected by MS.
Charity offering community and lifestyle-focused information for people managing MS.
UK charity running an online peer community and app for people recently diagnosed with MS.
National charity funding MS research and providing navigator support, programs, and advocacy in Canada.
National charity funding MS research and advocating for policy change for Australians with MS.
Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand
Australia & New Zealand · Support & community
External link to Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand, opens in a new tabNational umbrella organization coordinating MS support services and information across New Zealand.
MS Auckland
Australia & New Zealand · Support & community
External link to MS Auckland, opens in a new tabRegional New Zealand charity providing information, support services, and advocacy for people with MS.
National charity providing information, regional services, and a respite care centre for people with MS.
European Multiple Sclerosis Platform
Europe · Advocacy
External link to European Multiple Sclerosis Platform, opens in a new tabPan-European umbrella organization advocating for policy improvements for people living with MS.
Multiple Sclerosis International Federation
Global · Advocacy
External link to Multiple Sclerosis International Federation, opens in a new tabGlobal network of national MS organizations coordinating advocacy, research, and information worldwide.
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