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Arthritis Society Canada - North East
Rainbow Centre
40 Elm St, Suite 283
Sudbury, ON
P3C 5N3
40 Elm St, Suite 283
Sudbury, ON
P3C 5N3
Toll-Free: 1-800-321-1433 ext 3307
Fax: 1-888-519-6869
By appointment
Last updated: Nov 7, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Self-referral or referral from health care provider * see referral form or call office
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
People of any age with any form of a confirmed arthritis diagnosis and their families
Fees
Free
Languages
English ; French
Language Note
French reception, programs, publications, and website
Area(s) Served
Northeastern Ontario
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
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
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"
Project Thrive - Annual event for families living with childhood arthritis to come together, learn and have fun
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About Us
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.
Last updated: Nov 7, 2024: Suggest an edit
