My ALS Communication Passport to Quality Care with Karen Steffens, RN, CHPN, CCM

My ALS Communication Passport to Quality Care is a tool for individuals living with ALS and their families. The 12-page Passport document, which is available in hard copy and online, helps nursing, medical staff and caregivers better understand the care needs and preferences of people living with ALS. For the person diagnosed with ALS, this…

Mindfulness, Connection and Perspective – San Francisco/San Mateo/Solano County Weekly Huddle with Taheerah

Virtual

San Francisco and Surrounding Areas Weekly Online Huddle with Taheerah Mindfulness, Connection and Perspective Weekly Huddle. This support group is designed for people living with ALS who are on my caseload as a means to check-in for care management services. We use this virtual platform to check-in weekly for care management services while using mindfulness,…

Walnut Creek/East Bay – ALS Caregiver Online Support Group

John Muir Health Outpatient Center - Mojave Room,1450 Treat Blvd.Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Contact Facilitator Dawn White, MPH,CMC,CCP, for information on how to participate: 925-324-5961 dwhite@alsagoldenwest.org

The Hermstad Legacy: Advances in Treatments for ALS

Virtual

On February 4th, we invite you to join special guest and ALS research advocate Ben Stiller, foremost ALS clinicians, leading researchers, and dedicated patient advocates to learn how Jaci and Alex Hermstad inspired the team effort that led to the development of jacifusen - a novel gene therapy for ALS. Those familiar with rare disease know…

Rooney Family Memorial Support Group – Far South Side

Saint Xavier University, Shannon Center 2nd floor conference room, Saint Xavier University, Shannon Center 2nd floor conference room, Chicago, IL, 60655, United States

Meets the First Thursday of each month from 6:30pm-8pm Facilitator(s): Ileane Mindel, RN RSVP: Please email us at supportgroup@lesturnerals.org to RSVP

Glendale Online Support Group

Virtual

Glendale Virtual Support Group Contact Cynthia Marks for information on how to join using Zoom! Facilitator: Cynthia Marks, RT 909-736-5677, cmarks@alsagoldenwest.org

Mindfulness, Connection and Perspective – San Francisco/San Mateo/Solano County Weekly Huddle with Taheerah

Virtual

San Francisco and Surrounding Areas Weekly Online Huddle with Taheerah Mindfulness, Connection and Perspective Weekly Huddle. This support group is designed for people living with ALS who are on my caseload as a means to check-in for care management services. We use this virtual platform to check-in weekly for care management services while using mindfulness,…

More Than Our Stories 2021

400 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 400 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

A different kind of advocacy conference and Hill Day! Tuesday, February 9, 2021 - A day of idea-sharing and brainstorming. Wednesday, February 10, 2021 - Your Hill Day to talk about issues that are important to you. Everyone is welcome. Seating is limited.  Online access will be available. Online registration will open late in 2020.

ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter Support Group Meetings

Virtual

The ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter is committed to serving the needs of the ALS community during the COVID-19 crisis. We are offering Virtual Support Group Meetings to ensure those living with ALS and their caregivers continue to have access to their networks of support. Making Connections Support Group Meeting (Every third Saturday of every…

Free

San Fernando Valley Online Support Group

Virtual

San Fernando Valley Online Support Group Contact facilitator Emma Karavardanyan, M.A. for information on how to participate via Zoom! 747-282-8177 or ekaravardanyan@alsagoldenwest.org

Santa Rosa – ALS Caregiver Online Support Group

Virtual

Santa Rosa - ALS Caregiver Support Group Please Contact Facilitator: Daniel Potapshyn, MA, 707-861-0257 or dpotapshyn@alsagoldenwest.org for details on how to participate!

Turlock Online Support Group

Virtual

Turlock Online Support Group Please contact facilitator, Kathleen Kelsey, for information on how to join via Zoom! Kathleen Kelsey, RCP: kkelsey@alsagoldenwest.org; 818-292-4315

Corte Madera – ALS Caregiver Online Support Group

Virtual

Corte Madera - ALS Caregiver Support Group Please Contact Facilitator: Daniel Potapshyn, MA, 707-861-0257 or dpotapshyn@alsagoldenwest.org for details on how to participate!

All Chapter Trach and Vent Online Support Group **NEW**

Virtual

All Chapter Trach and Vent Online Support Group **NEW** via Zoom! Contact Facilitator: Robin Eller, RT: 661-364-1913 or reller@alsagoldenwest.org for information on how to participate!

Barrington Support Group

Journey Care Hospice – Pepper Family House, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States

Meets the Second Saturday of each month from 10:30am – 12:30pm Time: 10:30am – 12pm Facilitator(s): Karen Raley Steffens, RN, CHPN, CCM RSVP: Please email us at supportgroup@lesturnerals.org to RSVP

San Jose/South Bay – ALS Online Support Group

Virtual

Contact facilitator for information on how to participate via Zoom! Facilitator: Kim C. Venezia, LMFT, 510-569-3631 or kvenezia@alsagoldenwest.org

Mindfulness, Connection and Perspective – San Francisco/San Mateo/Solano County Weekly Huddle with Taheerah

Virtual

San Francisco and Surrounding Areas Weekly Online Huddle with Taheerah Mindfulness, Connection and Perspective Weekly Huddle. This support group is designed for people living with ALS who are on my caseload as a means to check-in for care management services. We use this virtual platform to check-in weekly for care management services while using mindfulness,…

Chicagoland Area Support Group

Virtual

Time: 1pm – 2:30pm Facilitator(s): Ileane Mindel, RN and Anne Lidsky, PhD. RSVP: Please email us at supportgroup@lesturnerals.org to RSVP

Chapter Wide ALS Familial Online Support Group **NEW**

Virtual

An online support group specifically for those with a Familial ALS diagnosis Contact facilitator Cynthia Marks for information on how to participate via Zoom! Cynthia Marks, RT: cmarks@alsagoldenwest.org; 909-736-5677