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North Naples Location Hosts a

Weekly MS Community Center

"We are excited to announce our newest MS Community Each MSCC meets once a week and offers a full day
Center (MSCC) at Peace Lutheran Church in North of activities and services, including:
Naples. This center provides accessible and consistent
support services while reducing isolation and increasing On-site mental health counseling
opportunities to come together with others with MS. No Social and support group meetings

one should have to face this condition alone," said Kay Mindfulness meditation
Jasso, CEO of the Centers for Multiple Sclerosis. We are Yoga or exercise sessions
very grateful that Peace Lutheran Church has welcomed Catered lunches
us to their beautiful location to provide this vital service Art classes
to the community.” 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
Collier County.

The Centers for Multiple Sclerosis proudly serves over There are an estimated 5,000 people with MS living
500 people with multiple sclerosis across Southwest in Southwest Florida. To meet the increasing need,
Florida. Recognizing the challenges posed by distance to the Center has established MSCC locations in
the organization’s headquarters in Estero, FL, the Center Buckingham/Alva, Cape Coral, Estero, South Naples
launched the neighborhood-based MS Community Center and now, North Naples.
program in 2023, with each center providing weekly
activities and services for people with multiple sclerosis If you have MS, or know
(MS). someone with MS, and would

The MSCCs provide a welcoming environment with like to join and learn more,
accessible, consistent services and opportunities to build please reach out to us at:
new friendships. Clients can plan their schedules and
arrange transportation in advance, knowing their MSCC Contact Information:
will be available on the same day each week, right in their Phone: 239.319.0904
neighborhood. Email: Tim@centers4MS.org
Website: Centers4MS.org

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