Record #:
ONT0128
Last Modified:
25 Sep 2024
Last Full Update:
16 Sep 2024
Description
| Description (Service) | 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 |
Service Details
| Hours | Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm by appointment only |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Boundaries | Ontario |
| Eligibility | 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 |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Free |
Address and Location
| Site Location | Toronto (Old Toronto) |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
| Address & Map | 220 Bay St, Suite 300 Toronto, ON M5J 2W4 |
| Intersection | Bay St and Wellington St W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 416-979-7228 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-321-1433 |
| Fax | 416-979-8366 |
| info@arthritis.ca | |
| Website | www.arthritis.ca |
| Primary Executive | Trish Barbato, President and Chief Executive Officer |