PO Box 7669

Atlanta, GA 30357-0669

1-800-283-7800 (for information and materials)

http://www.arthritis.org

This is the main voluntary organization devoted to arthritis. The foundation publishes free pamphlets on many types of arthritis and a monthly magazine that provides up-to-date information on arthritis. In addition, the foundation provides physician and clinic referrals.

C/O National Institutes of Health

1 AMS Circle

Bethesda, MD 20892–3675

1-301-495–4484

http://www.niams.nih.gov

This is a public service sponsored by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. It provides information about various forms of arthritis and rheumatic diseases. The clearinghouse distributes patient and professional education materials.

1800 Century Place, Suite 250

Atlanta, GA 30345

1-404-633-3777

http://www.rheumatology.org

ACR is a professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals, including physicians, research scientists, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, psychologists, and social workers. The ACR seeks to increase research in the rheumatic diseases, increase federal funding for research in the rheumatic diseases, and advocate for public policy relating to the care of people with arthritis and other rheumatic diseases.