The ALS Association Golden West Chapter is dedicated to the fight against ALS in many ways, including funding global research efforts, supporting scientific and clinical collaboration, connecting people with ALS to clinical trials, partnering with multidisciplinary ALS clinics and centers, educating the public about ALS, providing professional care management services to families facing ALS, pursuing important public policy initiatives, and bringing the ALS community together.
The Golden West Chapter’s compassionate Care Services team provides expert advice and assistance for people living with ALS, free of charge. Our knowledgeable and dedicated Regional Care Managers help individuals and families access the best information, resources, equipment, and experts to maintain and maximize health, independence, communication, mobility, safety, and quality of life. Support groups throughout our service area provide practical solutions for everyday challenges and a connection with others living with ALS. Medical professionals associated with more than 22 multidisciplinary ALS specialty clinics supported by the Chapter facilitate clinical trials and ALS studies. This proven model of robust, proactive, multidisciplinary care helps people live longer and better with ALS while also advancing the search for treatments and a cure.
JOHN GILL CENTRAL COAST - ALS SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 - 4:00 PM Contact Julie for information on how to participate using Zoom! Facilitator: Julie Scurich, OTR/L, ATP: (831) 247-9878; jscurich@alsagoldenwest.org
San Francisco/San Mateo County Weekly Online Huddle with Taheerah - **NEW** Contact: Taheerah Mujahid @ (510) 695-2676 or tmujahid@alsagoldenwest.org mailto:tmujahid@alsagoldenwest.org for more information!
We invite you to join us on Wednesday, September 30 from 5 PM - 6 PM PT for our next ASK ME educational webinar entitled, "When and How to Most Effectively Use Durable Medical Equipment" featuring Julie Muccini, MS, OTR/L, Clinical Specialist, Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation, Stanford Neuroscience Health Center. Registration link coming soon!
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 mailto:cmarks@alsagoldenwest.org
San Francisco/San Mateo County Weekly Online Huddle with Taheerah - **NEW** Contact: Taheerah Mujahid @ 510-695-2676 or tmujahid@alsagoldenwest.org for more information!
Berkeley - Loved Ones Support Group Facilitator: Kim Venezia, LMFT 510-569-3631 or kvenezia@alsagoldenwest.org Contact Kim for information on joining the group via Zoom!
We invite you to a special webinar to learn more about California's Proposition 14 - the Californians for Stem Cell Research, Treatments and Cures Initiative of 2020 - to be held on Tuesday, October 6 at 5:30 PM PDT featuring special guest speakers Fred Fisher, MSW, LCSW, President & CEO, The ALS Association Golden West […]
Contact Facilitator Dawn White, MPH,CMC,CCP, for information on how to participate: 925-324-5961 dwhite@alsagoldenwest.org
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!
We will not be meeting in person but please continue to save the date for Saturday, October 10 and join us online! Since we can't bring you to the Walk, we are working on ways to bring the Walk to you! We will update you with details frequently. If you aren't already registered, please sign […]
Contact facilitator for information on how to participate via Zoom! Facilitator: Kim C. Venezia, LMFT, 510-569-3631 or kvenezia@alsagoldenwest.org
San Francisco/San Mateo County Weekly Online Huddle with Taheerah - **NEW** Contact: Taheerah Mujahid @ 510-695-2676 or tmujahid@alsagoldenwest.org for more information!