The Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society aims to empower people with Multiple Sclerosis 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.

The Otago Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society Inc, is one of 18 regional Societies throughout New Zealand. We have been located in our premises at 8 Baker Street, Caversham since 1983. These premises are user friendly with disabled access and facilities.

The Otago Society is a not-for-profit organisation, devoted to supporting people with MS (and other neurological conditions), their families and carers. We offer numerous opportunities to interact and meet with other Society members, all held on a regular basis.

Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society can provide assistance to people with Multiple Sclerosis which includes:

• Discussing a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis and what this means for you, your family and for the future
• Up-to-date information about Multiple Sclerosis and management of the condition
• Advocacy
• Counselling and support
• Referral to other agencies and allied health professionals
• Supporting partners, carers, families, friends, employers and work colleagues
• Facilitating support groups and networks where appropriate
• Conducting assessment of needs, ie: acceptance criteria for the Total Mobility Scheme
• Liaising with other service providers, such as WINZ and home care agencies
• Multiple Sclerosis Otago works at empowering the people of Otago and their support networks to actively participate in their community.