Consumer Organizations

Consumer organizations are often national or provincial organizations led by volunteers devoted to improving the lives of people living with a certain condition. Consumer organizations often contain a wealth of information on resources including programs, educational materials and may also offer support services. This section contains information on peer support and information that may be of use to people living with arthritis.

Consumer Organizations include:

Arthritis Consumer Experts - ACE [0]
Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance - CAPA [0]
The Arthritis Society - TAS [0]
Other Societies [0]

www.arthritisconsumerexperts.org [1]

www.arthritispatient.ca [2]

Arthritis Self-Management Program [2]
Chronic Pain Management Program [2]

Take Charge! – Early Intervention for Osteoarthritis Program [2]

Public Forums [2]

Golfing with Arthritis [2]

Gardening with Arthritis [2]

Water Works [2]

Joint Works [2]

Speakers Bureau [2]

Points on Joints [2]

For a brochure on The Arthritis Society’s Programs and Services, click here [2].

Support Services such as:

Arthritis Answer Line: 604-875-5051 or Toll free: 1-800-321-1433 or Email at info@bc.arthritis.ca [3]

Regional Arthritis Learning Centres. The Arthritis Society has regional Arthritis Learning Centres in Kelowna, Langley, Victoria and Vancouver. These Arthritis Learning Centres serve people with arthritis across BC. Each Centre provides information and links to local programs, offers education and support opportunities to communities within their regions as well as access to arthritis-related resources for those wanting to learn more about arthritis whether they are persons with arthritis, health professionals, students or family members.

Fraser 101-5501 204 St. Langley, BC V3A 5N8 Phone: 604-514-9902 Fax: 604-514-0401

Vancouver Island 2680 Richmond Road Victoria, BC V8R 4S9 Phone: 250-519-4000 Fax: 250-598-1900

Coastal/Northern 895 West 10th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 1L7 Phone: 604-875-5002 Fax: 604-875-5048

Interior 150A-1855 Kirschner Rd. Kelowna, BC V1Y 4N7 Phone: 250-868-8643 Fax: 250-868-0779

Division Office 200-1645 West 7th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 1S4 Phone: 604-714-5550 Fax: 604-714-5555 1-866-414-7766

The Arthritis Registry – you can join The Arthritis Registry and receive an information package tailored just to you and your concerns. The Arthritis Registry also includes tips for exercises to increase mobility and flexibility, regular updates on the latest in arthritis advances in research, care and education, and invitations to arthritis events in your area. Visit The Arthritis Society website [4] to complete the registry form or call 1-866-414-7766 and a copy will be mailed out to you.

Community Groups [4]

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