Arthritis Society

Halton East and Peel Region-Mississauga

Record #: CWL0005
Last Modified: 21 Apr 2023
Last Full Update: 19 Apr 2023

Address/Location Info

Address & Map
6200 Dixie Road, Unit 227
Brampton, ON L5T 2E1
 
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Located In Community Brampton
Intersection Dixie Rd and Courtneypark Dr E
Accessibility Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-564-3233
Fax 905-564-3338
Toll Free Phone 1-800-321-1433 ext 3307
E-Mail info@on.arthritis.ca
Website www.arthritis.ca

Description/Eligibility/Service Details

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

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Service Level (50) Non Profit

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