Arthritis Society (The)
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: CND2905 | Last Modified: 07 Aug 2018 | Last Full Update: 07 Aug 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| 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: 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" 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 |
