i want to start a support group for sufferers of arthritis, but have no clue where to begin.
any suggestions? tips? resources?

thanks.

What a great idea! The Arthritis Society can point you in the right direction. They will help you start something in your area.

starting a support group

Support groups in Alberta who can lead you in right direction to start your own in your area

local programs in Canada

Call 1-800-321-1433 for free copy of maintaining a support group (along with some great tips)

wow!
thanks a whole bunch clare!

i cant believe i forgot about the arthritis society, especially as im a member of their online support group.

You also have the option of starting a MSN online group.

create your own group

You can start an arthritis group and people can sign up to join. (you can screen them out). It would also be listed in the MSN groups and the best part- it is free. You would run the group so you could make it a permission only. People interested in joining your group would email you before being accepted. You could require they tell you why they want to join before they can be a member. (very common practice) I have seen some of these health groups and they are great.

P.S. Once it gets going you could always post the link in the Member Directory here at AP.