Serving Monterey & Santa Cruz & San Benito Counties
 Local Donations - Local Support - Community Oriented

     This agency was founded in 1968 by Salinas resident Mrs. Adele O'Grady and shortly thereafter merged with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to service the tri-county areas of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito. In 1986, the Board of Directors voted to become an independent 501 (c)(3) non-profit agency in order to ensure that all monies raised remained in the tri-county area to help local MS people.

We currently serve more than 1000 people with MS, their families, caregivers, health professionals and those interested in the illness of MS. We are directed by a volunteer Board of 12 representing many professions including public relations, accounting, project management, sales and marketing, human service - physical therapy and occupational therapy.

Multiple Sclerosis Community Services (MSCS) is not affiliated with the National MS Society, and does not receive funding from any state or national organization. Additionally, we receive no government assistance and are not a United Way member agency. All funding is obtained through annual fundraising events, private donations, participation in community events, and grants from local service clubs and foundations. 

MSCS is available as the first point of contact for newly diagnosed MS persons and their families who seek reliable information about the causes and effects of living with MS based on medical, scientific and real life experiences of others with MS.

Our mission is to provide assistance for those with MS in our tri-county area. To inform the public about MS and sponsor programs that provide direct aid to people living with the daily challenges MS presents.

Office hours are 9:00am - 1:00pm, Monday - Friday

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