| General Agency Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name: | Northern California Arthritis Foundation | ||
| Alternate Name(s): | Arthritis Foundation Northern California Chapter Central Coast Branch | ||
| Address: | 657 Mission Street, Suite 603 San Francisco, CA 94105-4120 Driving Directions | ||
| Primary Phone: | 800-464-6240 | ||
| Secondary Phone: | 831-620-1699 | ||
| Email Address: | info.nca@arthritis.org | ||
| Website: | www.arthritis.org/chapters/northern-california/ | ||
| Days/Hours of Operation/Phone: | Monday-Friday, 9-5 | ||
| Description: | The new central coast branch is located in Monterey, our Branch is dedicated to serving the estimated 100,000 plus persons affected by various forms of arthritis that reside in the area. Along with the Advisory Board and the Northern California Chapter, this branch coordinates efforts to develop local partnerships and programs to communicate the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention by developing and offering educational workshops, and expanded exercise sites throughout our tri-county area.
Provides a wide variety of informational brochures about the many forms of arthritis, related treatments, medications and coping strategies. Provides physician referral, self-help courses, aquatic and land exercise programs, support groups, educational forums, speakers' bureau and newsletter. Also offers professional education and funds research. FEES: Optional membership; nominal fees for some programs. Scholarships available. | ||
| Programs: | Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Programs:
Volunteers of America East Cliff Village Apartments - Community Room 1635 Tremont Drive, Santa Cruz Phone: (831) 475-4787 Fax: (831) 477-9345 and Mid-County Senior Center 829 Bay Avenue Capitola (831) 476-4711 Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program: Gentle, joint-safe exercises developed specifically for people with arthritis to help relieve stiffness and decrease arthritis pain. Low-impact class can be taken either sitting down or standing. Led by Arthritis Foundation certified instructors. Santa Cruz County Parks Department 979 - 17th Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062 831-454-7901 | ||
| Publications: | Brochures Newsletter | ||
| Languages other than English: | Spanish | ||
| Accommodations for Disabled: | Call for Information | ||
| Public Transportation: | Call for information | ||
| Eligibility: | Open to All | ||
| Fees: | See Description Notes | ||
| Areas Served: | Monterey County San Benito County Santa Cruz County | ||
| Physical Location: | San Francisco | ||
| Funding Source: | Donations | ||
| Subject Headings | |||
| Arthritis Health Education Mutual Support Groups Physician Referrals Private Nonprofits Public Lectures/Discussions Research Self Help Instruction Speakers/Speakers Bureaus Therapeutic Aquatics Therapeutic Exercise Voluntary Health Organizations | |||
| This record last modified November 29, 2012 | |||