Providing social support and helpful information for people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Does perfume make you sick?
Do pesticides or smoke make it hard for you to breathe or think clearly?
Can't find a doctor who understands?
That sounds like symptoms of MCS, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.
MCS is a real and growing problem. In the US, 12.8% of the population report medically diagnosed MCS and 25.9% report chemical sensitivity. Nearly everyone is helped by avoiding chemical exposures. Yet, the illness is not well accepted in our society and is poorly understood by the medical community.
Who We Are
At MCS Friends, we are the voices of people with MCS. In telephone conference calls we listen and learn from each other as we navigate this difficult journey. We provide information, emotional support and
opportunities for socializing. In addition, we invite guest speakers, publish a periodic newsletter, and educate the public about MCS. Our membership is international.
UPCOMING EVENTS
If you would like to become a member of MCS Friends to attend any of these events, please click on the JOIN NOW button at the bottom of the page.
MCS Friends Peer-led Support Groups
Sunday Support Groups
Good News/Bad News about MCS
A Conversation with Rosemary, R.N., Ret.
Let’s Talk about Our Aches and Pains
Book Reviews
Meet and Greet
Breathe Well – Feel Better
Steve Ross, a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), continues a conversation on practical techniques for deep relaxation and stress management. www.breathingcoachtucson.com.
Book Chat
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
In his book, Clearing the Fog: From Surviving to Thriving with Long Covid – a Practical Guide, James C. Jackson, a neuropsychologist, gives an overview of strategies to address the cognitive impairments and mental health issues that can accompany Long Covid. Join Dorothy for a discussion of the implications for strategies to address the same symptoms that can accompany MCS.
Matters of the Heart
Judy Freed, LCSW, psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker, leads a support group focusing on MCS and emotional well-being. www.judyfreedhealingarts.com