Welcome to

The Go-To Arthritis
Support Resource

AWISH – Arthritis West Island Self Help Association:
In service to those affected by arthritis living in the West Island of Montreal and surrounding areas.

Our Vision

We envision a community where everyone suffering from any form of arthritis is aware and can access information about our services aimed at improving their quality of life.

AWISH is an independent, not-for-profit corporation founded in 1987 and unique in the West Island of Montreal. We’re funded by provincial and community, individuals and corporations, and are guided by a Board of Directors, all committed volunteers.

We provide reliable information, education and support programs for arthritis sufferers and their caregivers. We are the only grassroots, adult arthritis resource centre in the West Island of Montreal and surrounding areas.

Overview

Activities and Services

The activities and services offered are provided by volunteers and/or trained facilitators.
We provide specialized services designed for sufferers of arthritis and chronic pain:

Exercise Classes
Support Groups
Social Activities
Outreach, presentations, speaker events
Living with Arthritis Management Courses
Upcoming Dates
Self-Care Tips

We value these

Guiding Principles

Support

Professionalism

Community

Empathy

Team-oriented

Integrity

Canada Stats

1 m+

Canadians *

1 %

Women*

1 %

Working Age*

$ 1 b

Health Care Costs*

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More About Us

Who We Serve

AWISH primarily serves individuals and caregivers dealing with arthritis in the West Island of Montreal and the surrounding territory.

The West Island consists of: Dorval, Pointe-Claire, Kirkland, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Beaconsfield, Baie D’Urfé, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Senneville, Pierrefonds, Roxboro, Île-Bizard and Sainte-Geneviève. The surrounding territory includes Lachine, LaSalle, Ville Saint-Laurent, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Hudson, Rigaud, Île-Perrot and Pincourt.

There is no other organization in this territory providing support services to individuals suffering from arthritis. Our sphere of interest is expanding however with new friends and arthritic contacts in the province, nation and internationally.

Helpful Tools

Resources

Our ever expanding resources include tip sheets, videos, information and more.

Testimonials

"AWISH is an amazing group and I appreciate all the effort that goes to maintain such a success. I am always ready to support you in any way that might be helpful. I truly enjoyed having the opportunity to share with you our hopes, challenges and the scientific information that we have regarding cannabis and cannabinoids."

"This course was designed specifically to accommodate the needs and abilities of people with any type of arthritis. Participants are encouraged to exercise carefully, respecting their condition at that time…goal is to help … clientele maintain their optimum ability to function in their daily lives. The over 100 yearly participants - most of them repeat clients - is confirmation that these classes are great medicine. We encourage anyone afflicted with arthritis, chronic pain, or other ailments, to join up and experience this great exercise program."

"Ever since I discovered that there was an organization that offered help to people with arthritis and fibromyalgia, my life has completely changed. After many years of suffering, I was very lucky and grateful to find an organization that enabled me to find good medical help and to offer me personal direction and support. (AWISH) prepares all kinds of social events for us, so that we belong to a special group where no-one needs to feel alone."

Welcome to

The Go-To Arthritis
Support Resource

Our Vision

We envision a community where everyone suffering from any form of arthritis is aware and can access information about our services aimed at improving their quality of life.

Activities and Services