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Organization:
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Arthritis Society Canada
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-321-1433
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Address:
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220 Bay St, Suite 300
Toronto, ON
M5J 2W4
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Intersection:
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Bay St and Wellington St W
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Location:
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Toronto (Old Toronto)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm by appointment only
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Executives:
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Andrew Branion - Chair
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Self-referral or referral from health care provider for people with arthritis * see referral form or call office
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People of all ages with any form of a confirmed arthritis diagnosis and their families/parents
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Notes:
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French telephone service and website
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Area Served:
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Ontario
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Last Updated:
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9/16/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=15945
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