Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society

Community Health Service

Today

Closed today.

Description

The Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society aims to empower people with multiple sclerosis and allied neurological diseases and their families, by providing them with professional support, education, information and skills, to participate actively in the community in ways that are meaningful to them. We offer numerous opportunities to interact and meet with other society members, all held on a regular basis.

Free and confidential information on all things MS - referrals to health professionals and help accessing MSD information/work questions and support. Family/whānau more than welcome to access this service - work with a holistic approach to client care.

Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society can provide assistance to people with multiple sclerosis.

Multiple Sclerosis Otago works at empowering the people of Otago and their support networks to actively participate in their community.

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Services free of charge

Hours

Closed today.

Mon	8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Tue	8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wed – Thu	8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri	8:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (24 Mar), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Disability support services

Conducting assessment of needs i.e. acceptance criteria for the Total Mobility Scheme, Referrals for rehabilitation; occupational therapists, physiotherapists, Organising respite care, Educational support, Individual assistance, Referrals to counselling services

Disability information and advisory services
Respite
Transport

Conducting assessment of needs i.e. acceptance criteria for the Total Mobility Scheme
Referrals for rehabilitation; occupational therapists, physiotherapists
Organising respite care
Educational support
Individual assistance
Referrals to counselling services

Information and Support

Discussing a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and what this means for you, your family and for the future, Knowledge is Power information kits available, Home visits by appointment, Newsletter, Up-to-date information about multiple sclerosis and management of the condition, Discussion about disease modifying therapies, Advocacy and education, Referral to other agencies and allied health professionals, Education & support for partners, carers, families, friends, employers and work colleagues, Facilitating support groups and networks where appropriate, Support for employment meetings, Conducting assessment of needs i.e. acceptance criteria for the Total Mobility Scheme, Liaising with & helping with applications for other service providers, such as WINZ and home care agencies, Facilitating support groups across the Otago region, Support for lotteries funding

Service types: Advocacy, Family / whānau support, Home support, Information & support, Transport.

Discussing a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and what this means for you, your family and for the future
Knowledge is Power information kits available
Home visits by appointment
Newsletter
Up-to-date information about multiple sclerosis and management of the condition
Discussion about disease modifying therapies
Advocacy and education
Referral to other agencies and allied health professionals
Education & support for partners, carers, families, friends, employers and work colleagues
Facilitating support groups and networks where appropriate
Support for employment meetings
Conducting assessment of needs i.e. acceptance criteria for the Total Mobility Scheme
Liaising with & helping with applications for other service providers, such as WINZ and home care agencies
Facilitating support groups across the Otago region
Support for lotteries funding