Communicating effectively with loved ones, whether it be family, friends, co-workers, or members of your religious organizations, can be challenging. Adding MS to the situation complicates things even further. Join healthcare professionals and other members of the Black Community to learn from one another and share ideas.
MS affects you in physical, emotional, and social ways. Sometimes, it dominates your life. Learn to manage the symptoms that knock life out of balance.
MS affects you in physical, emotional, and social ways. Sometimes, it dominates your life. Learn to manage the symptoms that knock life out of balance.
Join this one-of-a-kind program to learn, set goals, and create healthy changes for your life. Plus, meet other people in the Black Community living with MS who "get it"—all in a positive, safe, at-home environment. The TAKE CHARGE® Program is a 2-day program for people in the Black Community living with MS and their support partners to connect, receive coaching, and work together to find solutions to build a brighter future.
Do worries about your bladder or bowels prevent you from taking part in things you enjoy? Is scouting out the bathrooms your first priority every place you go? Are you wondering whether your MS is the culprit? Or menopause? Or normal aging? Regardless of the cause, there are solutions! Learn from the experts about bladder and bowel changes in MS – what causes them, how they interact, and how to manage them with confidence.
Feeling comfortable and confident about toileting is important to your well-being. When these important functions become unpredictable, you may lose self-confidence, isolate yourself, and miss out on activities you love. Join us to learn about strategies and tools, from the healthcare team, share tips and resources, and discover that your bladder and bowel don’t have to rule your life!
Join this program to learn more about other common health conditions within the Black Community that may be impacting your MS progression and your overall health.
MS affects you in physical, emotional, and social ways. Sometimes, it dominates your life. Learn to manage the symptoms that knock life out of balance.
Find support from people who really get it, solutions to manage your MS, and guidance for navigating the healthcare system. Join this one-of-a-kind program to learn how you can take charge of your MS, your healthcare, and your life!
Many people living with MS experience regular shifts in their mood. Join this program to learn about the common mood changes that occur in MS and share strategies for recognizing, managing, and communicating about them with others within the Black Community.
Find connections, learn from VA healthcare professionals, and explore resources to help you and your loved ones thrive. This community program is designed specifically for veterans and their support partners.
MS affects you in physical, emotional, and social ways. Sometimes, it dominates your life. Learn to manage the symptoms that knock life out of balance.