CENTRAL COAST

The Central Coast office of the Arthritis Foundation is working to improve the lives of more than 200,000 adults and children with arthritis and related diseases who struggle every day with this serious health epidemic. To help reduce the unacceptable pain, disability and other burdens of arthritis and related diseases, we offer information, events,  advocacy activities and other vital programs and services.


PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS

Life Improvement Series

Take control with the Arthritis Foundation's Land and Aquatic Exercise Programs that are proven to reduce pain and physician visits, decrease stiffness and increase function. Self-help courses and support groups are also offered.  For detailed information, you can view our programs list.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Become an Arthritis Foundation Certified Instructor

Become a leader or instructor to plan and lead quality Arthritis Foundation classes in Aquatic Exercise,  Land Exercise, and Self-Help.

Become an Arthritis Foundation Office or Special Event Volunteer

You can help make a difference by staffing walks, galas, and other special events.

Contact the Branch office for more information regarding volunteer opportunities.

 


CENTRAL COAST EVENTS

February 6, 2013
Chinese New Year Dinner
Empress Palace, Santa Barbara, CA

April 27, 2013
Central Coast Arthritis Walk at San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Campus, San Luis Obispo, CA

May 18, 2013
Central Coast Arthritis Walk at Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara City College - West Campus, Santa Barbara, CA

September 8, 2013
Taste of the Town
Riviera Park Gardens, Santa Barbara, CA



 

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
CENTRAL COAST
2261 Las Positas Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: (805) 563-4685
Email: info.sca.sbb@arthritis.org
Fax: (805) 687-1094
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (4:30 p.m. on Friday) PST


STAFF

Asher Garfinkel
Executive Director
agarfinkel@arthritis.org

Oscar Lopez
Program Director
olopez@arthritis.org

Sheryl Moon
Administrative Assistant
smoon@arthritis.org



RESOURCES

Physician Referral List

Local referrals including facility listings to aid persons seeking the assistance of a physician in the diagnosis or treatment of arthritis.

Programs List

Local programs to aid persons looking for support, education, and exercise opportunities in the Central Coast region.



Arthritis Foundation Central Coast is part of the Arthritis Foundation, Pacific Region.

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
PACIFIC REGION

800 West 6th Street
Suite 1250
Los Angeles, CA  90017
Telephone: (800) 954-2873
Fax:  (323) 954-5790
Email: info.sca@arthritis.org

 


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