Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS)
MCS Referral and Resources defines multiple chemical sensitivity as “a chronic condition marked by heightened sensitivity to multiple different chemicals and other irritants at or below previously tolerated levels of exposure. Sensitivity to odors is often accompanied by food and drug intolerances, photosensitivity to sunlight and other sensory abnormalities, such as hypersensitivity to touch, heat and/or cold, and loud noises and impaired balance, memory and concentration.”
People with MCS become ill from eating, breathing, or absorbing even small amounts of chemicals; their reactions can range from mild to severe, and may be immediate or delayed.
Associations/Groups:
American Academy of Environmental Medicine
Has listings for finding Environmental Physicians as well as resources and information about MCS.
PO Box 195
Ashland, MO 65010
Phone: 316-684-5500
Contact Form: https://www.aaemonline.org/contact-us/
Chemical Injury Information Network (CIIN)
Provides info to members: doctor and attorney referrals, referrals to local chapters and/or to local members, peer counseling, educational materials, and a monthly newsletter called Our Toxic Times. Donation necessary to maintain membership.
Post Office Box 301
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
Phone: 406-547-2255
Email: chemicalinjury@ciin.org
Healthy House Institute
Ways to improve home’s interior environment air quality for asthma and allergy sufferers as well as for everyone.
PO Box 7202
North Charleston, SC 29415
Phone: 843-569-4692
Email: mail@cleaningbusinesstoday.com
Massachusetts Association for the Chemically Injured, Inc. (MACI)
Non-profit statewide support, education, and referral organization for people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity,and those who are sensitive to chemicals in the environment.
PO Box 754
Andover, MA 01810
Phone: 978-681-5117
Email: MACIMCS@aol.com
Other Information:
Multiple Chemical Sensitivities
Mass Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health: Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is a chronic condition, sometimes referred to as environmental illness, total allergy syndrome, sick building syndrome, chemical intolerance, or idiopathic environmental intolerance.
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome
American Family Physician shares information.
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
WebMD information
EPA’s – Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Page
Indoor Air Quality impacts everyone, including those who may be more vulnerable – children, the elderly, and people with health conditions like asthma and heart disease.
The Multiple Chemical Survivor Blog
A MCS survivor shares her experiences with travel, life events and more.
Contaminated Without Consent
A 16-minute video available free for you to use to help inform your community about the hidden risks from chemical contaminants found in our homes, workplaces, the products we buy, and even our bodies.
Contact Stephenie Hendricks at stephdh@earthlink.net
Phone: 415 258-9151
Multiple Chemical Sensitivities
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) information for employers and workers. Evaluation and management of symptoms, resources and workers’ rights.
Fact Sheet last updated on: 8/26/2024
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