The MS Society Kingston Chapter offers members a variety of services to assist in member education, communication, personal functioning, accessibility and well-being.

OFFICE: The Kingston office is located at 1080 Gardiners Rd.Unit 3 Kingston, Ontario and is open from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM each week day except for statutory holidays. The office has a full complement of brochures and booklets that can be mailed out to newly diagnosed patients. The office is staffed by a full time secretary who can be reached at 384-8500.

CLIENT SERVICES: A volunteer member of the board is available to discuss particular needs of patients and whether the Chapter might consider funding a needed product or service or other assistance for the individual. Call the office for more information.

SOCIAL ACTION: The Chapter has a volunteer member of the Board who takes up major issues with appropriate authorities that concern the well-being of members. Such things as ease of access, visibility and safety are regular concerns of the Social Action Coordinator.

EDUCATION: A volunteer board member conducts research and runs regular workshops and seminars for newly diagnosed patients, schools and medical groups. The coordinator also surveys the literature and internet for new drug treatment trials and reports these in the periodical publication called PATHFINDER.

NEWSLETTER: A subscription to the Newsletter OUTREACH is provided for all members for a nominal annual fee of $10.00. Upcoming news of all kinds is reported here and members can submit articles relating to MS issues for sharing with others.

EVENTS: The Chapter sponsors a variety of events for members including an Annual General Meeting (AGM), a Volunteer Appreciation Night, Medical Update Seminars and a Christmas Party for members and their families.

FUNDRAISING: The Chapter is active in raising funds to help fund the battle against multiple sclerosis. The Annual Walkathon raises money by bringing members together for scenic city walks of varying distances. The Annual Golf Tournament brings armed forces members together for a day of fun and prizes on the links, and many other activities such as curling keeps the MS Society active in the community.