Addressing Multiple Sclerosis in Communities of Color

Martin M.S. Alliance Foundation


* 501 c 3 #37-1478450 * 1-877-890-6287 * facesofms@gmail.com

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Take the steps at least once a week, because you can and there is someone out there that wishes they could.
You know someone living with M.S. – you just don’t know it.

​​​​​​The World Health Organization (WHO) Annual World Mental Health Day is Tuesday, October 10 and The D.C. Commission on Persons with Disabilities will be hosting a Community Forum on Mental Health Awareness in Collaboration with - Martin M.S. Alliance Foundation - Disability Community Outreach Collaborative (DCOC) - Amazing Love Health Services (ALHS) and DC Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC)

Tuesday, October 10, 2017
12:00-2:30pm
One Judiciary Square
441 4th Street, NW
1st Fl. Old City Council Chamber
WDC 20001
Free – Open to the Public
Featuring information tables, and light faire

RSVP - @ Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-mental-health-day-multiple-sclerosis-community-forum-tickets-28341591463

Guest Speakers:

  • Mat McCollough, Director Office of Disability Rights 
  • Mercia Bowser-Bah, Founding Director DCOC
  • Michael Martin, Program Director Amazing Love Health Services
  • Commissioner Charles Clymer
  • Kamilah Martin-Proctor, Chair DC Commission on Persons with Disabilities

 Topics to be addressed include:

  • Depression
  • Stigma
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder & MS
  • Mental health supports
  • The intersection of Mental Health and Chronic Conditions
  • Substance Use Disorders in MS
  • Disability Employment Awareness And Supports
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety Disorders & MS
  • Pseudobulbar affect

Disclaimer: The Martin M.S. Alliance Foundation offers information from various authoritative sources, including professionals, and sources of published record.  The Martin M.S. Alliance Foundation does not endorse any specific treatment regime.  All information and/or referrals are offered solely for the purpose of helping those affected by M.S. make informed decisions about their health care options and do not represent therapeutic recommendation or prescription. Any decisions regarding specific medications or treatment should involve consultation with your professional health care provider. Please be aware that we are an independent 501 (c) 3 charitable organization, Federal ID # 37-1478450.  We are not affiliated with any other organization.  All monies donated to the foundation are used to support the organizations programs

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