Welcome to Northern California
The Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Office is headquartered in San Francisco with a branch office in Monterey. We serve 16 counties, stretching from the northern border of the state to San Benito County in the south. We offer information, events, research funding, advocacy activities and other vital programs and services for the more than 1.1 million adults and children who live with arthritis in Northern California. The Northern California office is a part of the Arthritis Foundation, Great West Region.
Exercise & Education Programs
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Downtown Berkeley YMCA2001 Alston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 665-3228
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Mendocino Coast Parks & Rec300 S. Lincoln Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Lifestyle Rx at Livermore Hospital1119 Stanley Blvd
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 454-6342
Upcoming
Events
JA Teen Retreat
When: October 11, 2013 – October 13, 2013Where: Nature Bridge at Golden Gate
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Bay Area Arthritis Auxiliary Fashion Show
When: October 14, 2013Where: Fairmont Hotel
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Jingle Bell Run/Walk Team Kick-off Party
When: October 17, 2013Where: Mission Ranch Inn
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Get In
Touch
San Francisco, CA 94105-4120
(415)356-1230 phone
415-356-1240 fax
800-464-6240 toll free
Northern California Arthritis News
Juvenile Arthritis Transition Toolkit Now Available
Young people with rheumatic diseases have to take on new responsibilities as they enter the world of adult medical care. The Arthritis Foundation Transition Toolkit is designed to help youth and their families develop the skills they need to successfully make the leap to independence. Take a brief health care skills assessment and create a customized Transition Toolkit that meets YOUR needs or check out the resource library. read more
Bone and Joint Expo - October 19, 2013
You won't want to miss the arthritis education and resource event of the year. Join us at the Hilton Pleasanton at the Club for 20 seminars, product displays, exercise demonstrations, massage give-aways, and more. read more
Come Jingle With Us
Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis® is a fun way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Watch a video of last year's festivities. Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Raise funds to fight arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability. Run or walk a 5 kilometer route in Pacific Grove or San Rafael and celebrate the season by giving. read more
Learn How to Navigate Health Insurance Marketplaces
Beginning next year, most Americans will be required to carry health insurance. Starting October 1, people without health insurance can sign up for coverage through new health-insurance marketplaces as part of the Affordable Care Act. The Arthritis Foundation has launched a new online information center with resources to compare coverage and benefits so you can make a better-informed decision about your insurance options. read more
2012 Annual Report Available
The Arthritis Foundation, Great West Region's 2012 Annual Report is now available. Find out about the many faces of arthritis in the Region including the areas of advocacy, public health, research, events and volunteerism. read more
Monterey Office
The Monterey office of the Arthritis Foundation (Central Coast Branch) is located in Monterey, California and serves Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties. Contact us locally by e-mail at info.nca@arthritis.org or at 831-620-1699. Learn more
