National Multiple Sclerosis Society Mid America Chapter
Address
2020 West 89th Street
Suite 100
Leawood, KS 66206
(800) 344-4867
AKA:
NMSS
Description:
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society exists because there are people with MS. Our vision is a world free of MS. Everything we do is focused so that people affected by MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever.
We are more than an organization. We are a movement. United in our collective power to do something about MS now and end this disease forever. The gathering place for people with MS, their family and loved ones, healthcare providers, volunteers, donors, fundraisers, advocates, community leaders and all those that seek a world free of MS. A place to connect and take action. In order to change the world, we mobilize all possible human and financial resources to achieve results.
ALSO KNOWN AS
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, MID AMERICA CHAPTER
Hours:
Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Intake Process:
Call or contact us online
1-800-344-4867
Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET*
Chat with an MS Navigator on-line
Chat hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET*
Chat is located in the lower right corner of this page and redirects to email when no MS Navigators are available.
*Please note: Phone and chat may be unavailable on Society holidays or during staff meetings.
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Find-Support/Ask-an-MS-Navigator
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Shelter Requirements:
N/A
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
February 28, 2024
Wishlist:
N/A
Volunteer Opportunities:
We have opportunities for volunteers to support our fundraising events throughout the year including: Walk MS, Bike MS, Dinner of Champions https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/KSG/Volunteer
Employer ID:
135661935
Year Incorporated:
1946
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
2020 West 89th Street
Suite 100
Leawood, KS 66206
Contacts
Carolyn Fischer
Phone Numbers
Toll Free
(800) 344-4867
Fax
(816) 361-2369
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Provides care management to people with MS, their families and caregivers; help people find resources they need in order to live as independently as possible; can help find services such as transportation, housing, Social Security applications, insurance problems, respite care, mental health issues, emergency financial assistance, and durable medical equipment.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Required Documents
MS diagnosis from doctor if requesting financial assistance
Eligibility
People with multiple sclerosis, their families and caregivers
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Andrew, Atchison, Barry, Barton, Bates, Benton, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Christian, Clay, Clinton, Dade, Dallas, Daviess, Dekalb, Douglas, Gentry, Greene, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Hickory, Holt, Jackson, Jasper, Johnson, Laclede, Lafayette, Lawrence, Linn, Livingston, McDonald, Mercer, Newton, Nodaway, Ozark, Pettis, Polk, Putnam, Ray, Saint Clair, Saline, Stone, Sullivan, Vernon, Webster, Worth and Wright counties in Missouri, and the state of Kansas
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Andrew County
- Atchison County
- Barry County
- Barton County
- Bates County
- Benton County
- Buchanan County
- Caldwell County
- Carroll County
- Cass County
- Chariton County
- Christian County
- Clay County
- Clinton County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Daviess County
- Dekalb County
- Douglas County
- Gentry County
- Greene County
- Grundy County
- Harrison County
- Henry County
- Hickory County
- Holt County
- Jackson County
- Jasper County
- Johnson County
- Laclede County
- Lafayette County
- Lawrence County
- Linn County
- Livingston County
- Mcdonald County
- Mercer County
- Newton County
- Nodaway County
- Osage County
- Ozark County
- Pettis County
- Polk County
- Putnam County
- Ray County
- Saint Clair County
- Saline County
- Stone County
- Sullivan County
- Vernon County
- Webster County
- Worth County
- Wright County
- Andrew County
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Description
Ask an MS Expert Webinar Series (English, Spanish, for Veterans): topics such as financial planning, insurance and benefits, research, education related to progressive forms of MS, employment, information about MS, how it is diagnosed, and more. - Pathways to Wellness: Topics can include information on how a healthy diet, regular exercise, stress management and other wellness strategies can help individuals manage their MS symptoms. Visit Website for More Information At https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Library-Education-Programs/PathwaystoWellness - Black MS Experience Program Series - s an opportunity to connect with others who understand the distinct experience of life with MS as a Black person. Find more information here: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Library-Education-Programs/Black-MS-Experience - Hispanic/Latinx MS Experience Summit - find more information here: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Library-Education-Programs/Hispanic-Latinx-MS-Experience-Summit
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
Diagnosis of MS for some programs
Eligibility
Multiple sclerosis related issues
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Andrew, Atchison, Barry, Barton, Bates, Benton, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Christian, Clay, Clinton, Dade, Dallas, Daviess, Dekalb, Douglas, Gentry, Greene, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Hickory, Holt, Jackson, Jasper, Johnson, Laclede, Lafayette, Lawrence, Linn, Livingston, McDonald, Mercer, Newton, Nodaway, Ozark, Pettis, Polk, Putnam, Ray, Saint Clair, Saline, Stone, Sullivan, Vernon, Webster, Worth and Wright counties in Missouri, and the state of Kansas
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Andrew County
- Atchison County
- Barry County
- Barton County
- Bates County
- Benton County
- Buchanan County
- Caldwell County
- Carroll County
- Cass County
- Chariton County
- Christian County
- Clay County
- Clinton County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Daviess County
- Dekalb County
- Douglas County
- Gentry County
- Greene County
- Grundy County
- Harrison County
- Henry County
- Hickory County
- Holt County
- Jackson County
- Jasper County
- Johnson County
- Laclede County
- Lafayette County
- Lawrence County
- Linn County
- Livingston County
- Mcdonald County
- Mercer County
- Newton County
- Nodaway County
- Osage County
- Ozark County
- Pettis County
- Polk County
- Putnam County
- Ray County
- Saint Clair County
- Saline County
- Stone County
- Sullivan County
- Vernon County
- Webster County
- Worth County
- Wright County
- Andrew County
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Description
Provides numerous peer support groups for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis and their families.
Hours
Hours vary by group, call for details
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis and their families
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Andrew, Atchison, Barry, Barton, Bates, Benton, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Christian, Clay, Clinton, Dade, Dallas, Daviess, Dekalb, Douglas, Gentry, Greene, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Hickory, Holt, Jackson, Jasper, Johnson, Laclede, Lafayette, Lawrence, Linn, Livingston, McDonald, Mercer, Newton, Nodaway, Ozark, Pettis, Polk, Putnam, Ray, Saint Clair, Saline, Stone, Sullivan, Vernon, Webster, Worth and Wright counties in Missouri, and the state of Kansas
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Andrew County
- Atchison County
- Barry County
- Barton County
- Bates County
- Benton County
- Buchanan County
- Caldwell County
- Carroll County
- Cass County
- Chariton County
- Christian County
- Clay County
- Clinton County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Daviess County
- Dekalb County
- Douglas County
- Gentry County
- Greene County
- Grundy County
- Harrison County
- Henry County
- Hickory County
- Holt County
- Jackson County
- Jasper County
- Johnson County
- Laclede County
- Lafayette County
- Lawrence County
- Linn County
- Livingston County
- Mcdonald County
- Mercer County
- Newton County
- Nodaway County
- Osage County
- Ozark County
- Pettis County
- Polk County
- Putnam County
- Ray County
- Saint Clair County
- Saline County
- Stone County
- Sullivan County
- Vernon County
- Webster County
- Worth County
- Wright County
- Andrew County
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Description
Provides a holiday adoption program.
Hours
Call for details
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Telephone To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Atchison, Barry, Barton, Benton, Carroll, Chariton, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Daviess, Douglas, Gentry, Greene, Grundy, Harrison, Hickory, Holt, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, Linn, Livingston, McDonald, Mercer, Newton, Nodaway, Ozark, Polk, Putnam, Saint Clair, Stone, Sullivan, Vernon, Webster, Worth and Wright counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Andrew County
- Atchison County
- Barry County
- Barton County
- Bates County
- Benton County
- Buchanan County
- Caldwell County
- Carroll County
- Cass County
- Chariton County
- Christian County
- Clay County
- Clinton County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Daviess County
- Dekalb County
- Douglas County
- Gentry County
- Greene County
- Grundy County
- Harrison County
- Henry County
- Hickory County
- Holt County
- Jackson County
- Jasper County
- Johnson County
- Laclede County
- Lafayette County
- Lawrence County
- Linn County
- Livingston County
- Mcdonald County
- Mercer County
- Newton County
- Nodaway County
- Osage County
- Ozark County
- Pettis County
- Polk County
- Putnam County
- Ray County
- Saint Clair County
- Saline County
- Stone County
- Sullivan County
- Vernon County
- Webster County
- Worth County
- Wright County
- Andrew County
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Description
Partners in MS Care are healthcare providers who have demonstrated knowledge and expertise in treating patients with MS which include neurologists, mental health providers, and rehabilitation providers (occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech language pathologists) and Centers for Comprehensive MS Care address the needs of those living with MS by coordinating multi-disciplinary care, from medical, psycho-social and rehabilitation services, to provide exceptional MS care. To locate healthcare providers knowledgeable about MS visit: Find Doctors & Resources: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Find-Doctors-Resources
Hours
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Find-Doctors-Resources Call MS Navigator - Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 6:00pm CST Chat MS Navigator - hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm CST visit website www.nationalmssociety.org
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call MS Navigator (800) 344-4867 Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 7:00pm ET* Contact Us form Chat with an MS Navigator Chat: Mon-Fri - 10:00am to 6:00pm ET* Chat is located in the lower right corner of this page and redirects to email when no MS Navigators are available. *Please note: Phone and chat may be unavailable on Society holidays or during staff meetings.
Languages
English - Spanish - Interpreter Available Upon Request
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Andrew, Atchison, Barry, Barton, Bates, Benton, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Christian, Clay, Clinton, Dade, Dallas, Daviess, Dekalb, Douglas, Gentry, Greene, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Hickory, Holt, Jackson, Jasper, Johnson, Laclede, Lafayette, Lawrence, Linn, Livingston, McDonald, Mercer, Newton, Nodaway, Ozark, Pettis, Polk, Putnam, Ray, Saint Clair, Saline, Stone, Sullivan, Vernon, Webster, Worth and Wright counties in Missouri, and the state of Kansas
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Andrew County
- Atchison County
- Barry County
- Barton County
- Bates County
- Benton County
- Buchanan County
- Caldwell County
- Carroll County
- Cass County
- Chariton County
- Christian County
- Clay County
- Clinton County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Daviess County
- Dekalb County
- Douglas County
- Gentry County
- Greene County
- Grundy County
- Harrison County
- Henry County
- Hickory County
- Holt County
- Jackson County
- Jasper County
- Johnson County
- Laclede County
- Lafayette County
- Lawrence County
- Linn County
- Livingston County
- Mcdonald County
- Mercer County
- Newton County
- Nodaway County
- Osage County
- Ozark County
- Pettis County
- Polk County
- Putnam County
- Ray County
- Saint Clair County
- Saline County
- Stone County
- Sullivan County
- Vernon County
- Webster County
- Worth County
- Wright County
- Andrew County
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Description
The Society also offers financial assistance for needs related to MS, to provide solutions where resources may be lacking. If you feel you could benefit from this assistance, please reach out via email ContactUsNMSS@nmss.org or phone (1-800-344-4867) for a more comprehensive discussion and assessment about your needs, available resources and potential financial assistance from the Society. Now that you have reviewed the guide, we encourage you to conduct a search for resources in your area by using the Find Doctors & Resources tool. Select the Financial Assistance category and then the support subtype depending upon your need.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Required Documents
A confirmation of diagnosis of MS may be required and prescription from physician.
Eligibility
Multiple sclerosis related diseases
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Contact MS Navigator program: 1-800-344-4867 Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET* Contact Us form Chat with an MS Navigator Chat hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET* Chat is located in the lower right corner of this page and redirects to email when no MS Navigators are available. *Please note: Phone and chat may be unavailable on Society holidays or during staff meetings.
Languages
English
Service Area
Andrew, Atchison, Barry, Barton, Bates, Benton, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Christian, Clay, Clinton, Dade, Dallas, Daviess, Dekalb, Douglas, Gentry, Greene, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Hickory, Holt, Jackson, Jasper, Johnson, Laclede, Lafayette, Lawrence, Linn, Livingston, McDonald, Mercer, Newton, Nodaway, Ozark, Pettis, Polk, Putnam, Ray, Saint Clair, Saline, Stone, Sullivan, Vernon, Webster, Worth and Wright counties in Missouri, and the state of Kansas
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Andrew County
- Atchison County
- Barry County
- Barton County
- Bates County
- Benton County
- Buchanan County
- Caldwell County
- Carroll County
- Cass County
- Chariton County
- Christian County
- Clay County
- Clinton County
- Dade County
- Dallas County
- Daviess County
- Dekalb County
- Douglas County
- Gentry County
- Greene County
- Grundy County
- Harrison County
- Henry County
- Hickory County
- Holt County
- Jackson County
- Jasper County
- Johnson County
- Laclede County
- Lafayette County
- Lawrence County
- Linn County
- Livingston County
- Mcdonald County
- Mercer County
- Newton County
- Nodaway County
- Osage County
- Ozark County
- Pettis County
- Polk County
- Putnam County
- Ray County
- Saint Clair County
- Saline County
- Stone County
- Sullivan County
- Vernon County
- Webster County
- Worth County
- Wright County
- Andrew County
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