Arthritis Society (The)
Site: Rural Wellington Program
Record #: CND2905 | Last Modified: 04 Sep 2019 | Last Full Update: 04 Sep 2019 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program: 519-743-4141 ext 1101 Support and Self Management Program: 1-800-321-1433 ext 3360 |
Fax | 519-743-4142 |
info@arthritis.ca | |
Website | www.arthritis.ca |
Alternate Contact | Phone: ext 1104 |
Located In Community | Wellington County |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Tower St. and Elora St. |
Mailing Address | 809 Victoria St N, Unit 7 Kitchener, ON N2B 3C3 |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Description & Services | |
Description (Agency) | Dedicated to a vision of living well while creating a future without arthritis, 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. |
Description (Service) | 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: Online self-management courses- E-learning programs including: - Mental Health and Well Being - Overcoming Fatigue - Navigating Your Healthcare - Managing Chronic Pain - Eating Well - Staying Active - Daily Living - Arthritis and Work Project Thrive- annual event for families living with childhood arthritis to come together, learn and have fun |
Hours | By appointment |
Areas Served | Bruce County ; Grey County ; Waterloo Region ; Wellington County |
Eligibility | People of any age with any form of a confirmed arthritis diagnosis and their families |
Application | Self-referral or referred from health care provider for people with arthritis * see referral form or call office |
Languages | English ; French - French website |
Fees | None |
Other Details | |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
Subjects | |
Service Categories | Chronic Disease Self Management Programs ~ Arthritis ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Arthritis |