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.
The Golden West Chapter of The ALS Association invites you to Save the Date for CHAMPIONS FOR CURES AND CARE Join us virtually on Thursday, November 19, at 5:30 pm PST, for an inspirational evening to celebrate the ALS community and recognize extraordinary individuals and organizations whose heroic efforts are accelerating the search for effective treatments and […]
Murrieta/Palm Springs Online Support Group Contact Mika for information on how to Participate using Zoom!! Facilitator: Mika Flanngan, MSW 951-534-6638, mflanngan@alsagoldenwest.org
Carson Support Group - Now Meeting Online using Zoom! Contact Brandon for information on how to participate! Facilitator: Brandon Whatley, B.S., OTA 818-699-2280 or bwhatley@alsagoldenwest.org
Santa Barbara ALS Support Group Facilitator: Fran Finney, 805-259-8473 ffinney@alsagoldenwest.org ***Call Fran for Info on New Online Meeting!***
Walnut Creek/East Bay - ALS Support Group Contact Dawn for information on how to join virtually using Zoom! Facilitator: Dawn White, MPH,CMC,CCP, 925-324-5961, dwhite@alsagoldenwest.org
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
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 for more information!
Veteran's ALS Online Support Group This group will support U.S. Veterans, their family, friends and/or caregivers touched by ALS. The focus is keeping individuals connected with their local VA/PVA and educating on all benefits and resources currently available, while also meeting other Veterans and their families for support on their ALS journey. Please contact Robin […]
Contact Barbara for information on how to join online using Zoom! Facilitator: Barbara Porush, MA, MFT 805-222-3012 or bporush@alsagoldenwest.org
San Luis Obispo - ALS Online Support Group Please contact Robin for information on how to join the meeting using Zoom! Facilitator: Robin Eller, RT: 661-364-1913 or reller@alsagoldenwest.org
Bakersfield/Fresno ALS Online upport Group Please contact Robin for information on how to join the meeting using Zoom! Facilitator: Robin Eller, RT: 661-364-1913 or reller@alsagoldenwest.org