MSFriends: One-on-One Connections

The Role MSFriends Play

Multiple sclerosis can be an isolating disease, but you don't have to face it alone. Expand your support network through the MSFriends program. This program connects you with an empathetic volunteer who understands life with MS and can say, “I've been there too.”The MSFriends program gives you access to confidential, one-on-one conversations with trained volunteers on your schedule. MSFriends meet for up to 6 months via phone, email or video calls based on your preference.Typical conversations between MSFriends participants and volunteers include:

Family and social dynamics
Symptom management
Changes to everyday life
Adapting to a new normal

How To Join the MSFriends Program

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This program does not provide crisis support. Severe depression can be a life-threatening condition because it may include suicidal feelings. One study found that the risk of suicide was 7.5 times higher among people living with MS than the general population. If you are having thoughts about harming yourself or feel you are at risk of hurting yourself or someone else, call the National Crisis Hotline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (800-273-8255). For an emergency, call 911.For more information about resources and other opportunities, check out the Information and Resources for People Affected by MS flyer below.

Resources to Navigate Life on Your Own Terms

How to Become an MSFriends Volunteer

MSFriends volunteer job description for a complete list of qualifications, required training, time commitment and more.To become an MSFriends volunteer, you must:

Be at least 18 years old
Have a connection to MS
Possess the ability to manage emergency situations calmly and effectively

If you would like to become an MSFriends volunteer and connect with someone who could use your support, send an email PeerConnections@nmss.org for more information and next steps." c-nmssatomrichtext_nmssatomrichtext-host="">

MSFriends volunteers provide empathetic connection during confidential and consistent one-on-one conversations to people affected by MS. We encourage you to read the MSFriends volunteer job description for a complete list of qualifications, required training, time commitment and more.To become an MSFriends volunteer, you must:

Be at least 18 years old
Have a connection to MS
Possess the ability to manage emergency situations calmly and effectively

If you would like to become an MSFriends volunteer and connect with someone who could use your support, send an email PeerConnections@nmss.org for more information and next steps.

MSFriends volunteer job description for a complete list of qualifications, required training, time commitment and more.To become an MSFriends volunteer, you must:

Be at least 18 years old
Have a connection to MS
Possess the ability to manage emergency situations calmly and effectively

Be at least 18 years old
Have a connection to MS
Possess the ability to manage emergency situations calmly and effectively

If you would like to become an MSFriends volunteer and connect with someone who could use your support, send an email PeerConnections@nmss.org for more information and next steps.

MSFriends®: One-on-One Connections

The Role MSFriends Play

How To Join the MSFriends Program

How to Become an MSFriends Volunteer