You Are
Not Alone

Who We Are

The ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia supports individuals and families affected by ALS through care and advocacy, helping you navigate a difficult disease with dignity, purpose, and hope. We are here to help, so please reach out to us anytime.

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An ALS Walk Strong Event supporting their community members with ALS.

Where To Start

What is ALS?

First Steps after Diagnosis

For Caregivers

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The Purple Book

The ALS Society also provides access to an online resource designed to help you organize and coordinate care. This tool assists families in documenting daily routines, nutrition, medications, preferences, and care needs.

To request access to this resource, please contact our Client Services Manager, Emily Wells, at:

ewells@alsnbns.ca

How We Support our Community

The ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia provides practical support, equipment, and resources to help people living with ALS and their families navigate every stage of the journey.

Our Services

Equipment Loan Program

Our Equipment Loan Program provides essential medical equipment to eligible ALS clients across New Brunswick and Nova Scotia at no cost. This support helps people stay safe, comfortable, and more independent at home for as long as possible.

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Breathing Equipment Initial Set-Up Program

Financial assistance to help cover the initial set-up fees for essential breathing equipment such as cough assists, Bi-PAP machines, and suction units.

Support Group

Our monthly Support Group is a welcoming space for people living with ALS and their family members or caregivers to connect, share, and learn together. Meetings are held on Zoom and include peer support, conversation, and an educational component.

Feed Assistance Program

Financial support to help people living with ALS cover the cost of feeding formula after a feeding tube is prescribed.

Walk Strong 2026 is HERE

Be part of something meaningful. Walk with us to support people living with ALS and help create more moments at home.

Upcoming Events

Sat, Jun 13
ALS Walk Strong Moncton
Centennial Park
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Centennial Park, 811 St George Blvd, Moncton, NB E1E 2C2, Canada
ALS Walk Strong 2026 is coming to Moncton at Centennial Park. 💜 Walk with us on Saturday, June 13th to raise funds and awareness for ALS and support Making Moments at home for people living with the disease.
Sun, Jun 14
ALS Walk Strong Saint John
Market Square
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Market Square, Market Square, Saint John, NB E2L, Canada
ALS Walk Strong 2026 is returning to Saint John at Market Square. 💜 Join us on Sunday, June 14th for a community walk along Harbour Passage, raising funds and awareness for ALS and supporting Making Moments at home for people living with the disease.
Sat, Jun 20
ALS Walk Strong Belledune
St. Gabriel's Parish
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St. Gabriel's Parish, 4118 Main St, Belledune, NB E8G 2P3, Canada
ALS Walk Strong 2026 is returning to Belledune at Saint Gabriel’s Parish. 💜 Join us on Saturday, June 6th at 1:00 PM as the Belledune community comes together once again to raise funds and awareness for ALS while supporting Making Moments at home for people living with the disease.
Sun, Jun 21
ALS Walk Strong Halifax
Bedford
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Bedford, 150 Waterfront Dr, Bedford, NS B4A 4K5, Canada
ALS Walk Strong 2026 is back in Halifax at DeWolf Park. 💜 Walk with us on Sunday, June 21st to raise funds and awareness for ALS and support Making Moments at home for people living with the disease.
Sat, Jun 27
ALS Walk Strong Inverness
Inverness Racetrack
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Inverness Racetrack, 112 Forest St, Inverness, NS B0E 1N0, Canada
ALS Walk Strong 2026 is returning to Inverness at the Inverness Racetrack. 💜 Join us on Saturday, June 27th for a Friends and Family walk supporting Making Moments at home for people living with ALS.