Taking an active role in managing spondyloarthritis, and staying up to date with the latest resources and information, can positively influence disease outcomes. Spondylitis Educational Support Groups can be a valuable part of the support network for people diagnosed with spondyloarthritis in your community. Our volunteer-run support groups, with backing and resources from SAA, provide a forum for those with spondyloarthritis to connect with one another and learn vital information in the effort to live better with spondyloarthritis.
SAA-Sponsored Spondylitis Educational Support Groups provide:
Starting a spondylitis support group can be a fulfilling and rewarding challenge. As the facilitator or leader of the new group, you will be involved in coordinating support group meetings. The role requires you to make arrangements for meeting dates and locations, plan agendas, line up occasional guest speakers, and respond to patient telephone calls and emails.
Are you interested in starting a new SAA-Sponsored Spondylitis Educational Support Group in your area? SAA’s friendly staff will be happy to provide more information and begin the informal application process with you. Please email us at SG@spondylitis.org or reach us at (818) 892-1616.
Learn more by reading “Things to Consider When Starting a SAA-Sponsored Spondylitis Educational Support Group.”
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