The MS Association of America has programs and services designed to assist people connected to MS in any way. Within the National MS Association, a total of 5 categories exist and they are labeled as followed: Offering Lifelines, Branching Out, Finding Answers, Breaking Down Barriers, and Easing Daily Life. Each category is aimed at helping not only people with Multiple Sclerosis, but also those surrounding them, including their family, partners, and acquaintances.

Offering Lifelines is a service MSAA has to help people with MS to face challenges, become more certain about the future, battle depression, and deal with anything that Multiple Sclerosis puts in their way. MSAA is there to give the encouragement and understanding needed.

Branching Out allows people to share their experience with MS and talk with others with similar situations. This can be a healing process for many. Sometimes talking to others who understand what is …