| Organization: | Arthritis Society Canada | ||
| Description of Services: |
Funds and promotes arthritis education, research-based solutions and community-based support Education, programs and support to people living with arthritis: Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program - Community-based rehabilitation program * physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers available * individual consultation and group education sessions * topics may include:
Support and self-management programs: Chronic Pain Management Workshops - 2 hour course on pain management * participants learn new information and skills, discuss ideas and share experiences with others that have chronic pain or care about people who live with chronic pain Online self-management courses - E-learning programs, including "Mental Health and Well Being" and "Overcoming Fatigue" Support for Childhood Arthritis - Resources to help families live better with childhood arthritis * includes: Childhood Arthritis Backpack Program, Arthritis Camps, Family Day (Project THRIVE), MediKidz Online, other resources Flourish - Online health and wellness advice, self-management tips, inspirational stories aimed to help you move through life with arthritis |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Free | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | People of all ages with any form of a confirmed arthritis diagnosis and their families/parents | ||
| Application: | Self-referral or referral from health care provider for people with arthritis * see referral form or call office | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English ; French | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Ontario | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Toll-Free: | 1-800-321-1433 | ||
| Fax: | 1-888-519-6869 | ||
| Email: | info@arthritis.ca | ||
| Website: | www.arthritis.ca | ||
| Address: |
220 Bay St, Suite 300 Toronto, ON M5J 2W4 |
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| Intersection: | Bay St and Wellington St W | ||
| Location: | Toronto (Old Toronto) | ||
| Hours: | Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm by appointment only | ||
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About Us
Dedicated to a vision of a world where people are free from the devastating effects that arthritis has on lives, The Arthritis Society is Canada's principal health charity providing education, programs and support to Canadians living with arthritis and is the largest non-government funder of arthritis research in Canada.
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: Sep 16, 2024 |
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