Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Markham/Stouffville Chapter

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Record #: MKM0975 Last Modified: 03 Jul 2012 Last Full Update: 03 Jul 2012
Record Details
Alternate NameMS
Former NameYork East Chapter
Areas ServedMarkham ; Unionville ; Whitchurch-Stouffville
Address & Map
4721 Hwy 7
Unionville, ON L3R 0M9
 
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Mailing Addressc/o Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 
PO Box 64614 
4721 Hwy 7 
Unionville, ON L3R 0M9
Office Phone416-922-6065
Fax416-922-7538
E-Mailinfo.yorkeast@mssociety.ca
Websitechapters.mssociety.ca/default.aspx?ChapterID=351&L=2
DescriptionThe York East Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada has been actively in our community. Many of the volunteers and members are people with MS or family members and friends of someone with MS 
 
The goal at the York East Chapter is to make certain no one has to face MS alone. we offer a caring voice and a helping hand. We also have the following services to help you - the person with MS, as well as your family and friends in living with MS: 
- Information and publications on many aspects of living with multiple sclerosis  
- Support groups for people with MS and family members  
- Yoga classes 
- Social events 
- Educational events for the person with MS as well as family and friends  
- Assistance with equipment purchases, other financial needs, and loans of specialized equipment 
DatesYear round
SubjectsCounselling ; Information and referral ; Multiple sclerosis ; Nonprofit organizations ; Self help groups
Primary ContactJan Van Velzen, Chapter Chairperson