Arthritis Society
Halton East and Peel Region-Mississauga
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06 May 2024
Last Full Update:
10 Apr 2024
Record Details
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArthritisSociety Twitter: www.twitter.com/arthritissociety Website: www.arthritis.ca/ |
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Description & Services
| Alternate Name | La Societe d'arthrite |
| Description | Education, programs and support to people living with arthritis Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program: https://arthritis.ca/support-education/support-in-your-community/arthritis-rehabilitation-and-education-program-(ar Community-based rehabilitation program * physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers available * individual consultation and group education sessions Topics may include: •dealing with pain •arthritis medications •exercises to reduce stiffness, increase strength and improve fitness •new ways to be active and minimize stress on joints •coping with the emotional impact of arthritis •self-management strategies Online self-management courses (https://arthritis.ca/support-education/online-learning) e-learning programs including: •mental health and well-being •arthritis and work •managing chronic pain •navigating your healthcare •overcoming fatigue •eating well •staying active •daily living •medical cannabis and arthritis Assistive Devices Resource: https://arthritis.ca/treatment/pain-management/assistive-devices-resource Drug-Free Pain Management Tool:https://arthritis.ca/treatment/pain-management/drug-free-pain-management-tool Support for Childhood Arthritis (https://arthritis.ca/support-education/support-resources/support-for-childhood-arthritis/camps) - Resources for families living with childhood arthritis Flourish (https://arthritis.ca/living-well) - Online health and wellness advice, self-management tips, inspirational stories Medication guide (https://arthritis.ca/treatment/medication/medication-reference-guide) is designed to help make informed decisions about arthritis treatment plans and assist in asking health care teams questions around available medications Arthritis Talks Series (https://arthritis.ca/support-education/arthritis-talks-webinars) - Cross-Canada webinar series provides the latest guidance direct from arthritis experts, helping get more out of life with arthritis About Arthritis (https://arthritis.ca/about-arthritis/arthritis-types-(a-z))- Arthritis Types - Learn more about particular forms of arthritis from this helpful guide Arthritis Society Resources (https://arthritis.ca/support-education/support-resources/resources) - Find a full list of online and printable resources and tools on this site Osteoarthritis (OA) Exercise Videos (https://arthritis.ca/living-well/2020/introduction-to-exercise-for-osteoarthritis) - Stay active at home with these videos on an Introduction to Exercise for OA, Exercises for Hip and Knee OA, and Exercises for Shoulder OA |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region ; Peel Region |
| Eligibility | People of any age with any form of a confirmed arthritis diagnosis and their families |
| Application | Self-referral or referral from health care provider for people with arthritis * see referral form or call office |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English ; French ; French website |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Dixie Rd and Courtneypark Dr E |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 905-564-3233 |
| Fax | 905-564-3338 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-321-1433 ext 3307 |
| info@on.arthritis.ca | |
| Website | www.arthritis.ca |
Other Details
| Print Material | Large variety of print material availalbe through Brampton office or by calling 1-800-321-1433 ext. 3533 |
| Established | 1948 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health ; Donations |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |