Record #: ONT0128
Last Modified: 14 Feb 2024
Last Full Update: 13 Sep 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-979-7228
Toll Free Phone 1-800-321-1433
Fax 416-979-8366
E-Mail info@arthritis.ca
Website www.arthritis.ca
Primary Executive Trish Barbato, President and Chief Executive Officer

Addresses and Location

Site Location Toronto (Old Toronto)
Located In Community Toronto Downtown Central
Address 220 Bay St, Suite 300
Toronto, ON M5J 2W4
Intersection Wellington St W and Bay St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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:
  • 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

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 * services by appointment
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