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Multiple Sclerosis Community Center
Opens in North Naples February 2025
The Centers for Multiple Sclerosis proudly serves over Each MSCC meets once a week and offers a full day
500 people with multiple sclerosis across Southwest of activities and services, including:
Florida. Recognizing the challenges posed by distance to
the organization’s headquarters in Estero, FL, the Center On-site mental health counseling
launched the neighborhood-based MS Community Center Social and support group meetings
program in 2023, with each center providing weekly Mindfulness meditation
activities and services for people with multiple sclerosis Yoga or exercise sessions
(MS). Catered lunches
Art classes
Monthly speakers on topics relevant to MS
According to Commercial Property Southwest
Florida, "The inland region, east of I-75 and north of
Alligator Alley, has been the most rapidly growing
area in Collier County for more than a decade."”The
new MSCC brings the Center's services closer to
people with MS in that quickly growing area of
"We are excited to announce the opening of our newest
MS Community Center (MSCC) at Peace Lutheran Church Collier County.
in North Naples in February 2025. This center will provide
accessible and consistent support services while There are an estimated 5,000 people with MS living
reducing isolation and increasing opportunities to come in Southwest Florida. To meet the increasing need,
together with others with MS. No one should have to face the Center has established MSCC locations in
this condition alone," said Kay Jasso, CEO of the Centers Buckingham/Alva, Cape Coral, Estero, Fort Myers,
for Multiple Sclerosis. We are very grateful that Peace South Naples and now, North Naples.
Lutheran Church has welcomed us to their beautiful
location to provide this vital service to the community.” If you have MS, or know someone with MS, and
would like to join and learn more, please reach out
The MSCCs provide a welcoming environment with to us at:
accessible, consistent services and opportunities to build
new friendships. Clients can plan their schedules and Contact Information:
arrange transportation in advance, knowing their MSCC Phone: 239.319.0904
will be available on the same day each week, right in their Email: Judi@centers4MS.org
neighborhood. Website: Centers4MS.org
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