Arthritis Society

Toronto and Central East
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Record #: OSH0373 Last Modified: 02 May 2013 Last Full Update: 02 May 2013
Location, Telephone & Internet
Office Phone416-979-7228
Fax416-979-8366
Toll Free PhoneArthritis Information Line 1-800-321-1433
E-mailinfo@on.arthritis.ca
Websitewww.arthritis.ca
LocationToronto
Contact Information
Mailing Address393 University Ave, Suite 1700 
Toronto, ON M5G 1E6
Contact 1Susan Ross, Regional Director - AREP; Phone: ext 3336
Volunteer CoordinatorLori Gotleib; Phone: ext 3327
Description & Services
Areas ServedDurham Region
LanguagesEnglish
EligibilityAREP - diagnosis of arthritis
ApplicationRegister for some programs
FeesProgram ; Service
DescriptionPrograms and services to people living with arthritis * information about treatment and care * help for those with arthritis to be active participants and lead a healthy life  
 
Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP) * physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers with advanced training in the management of arthritis * assessment and a variety of services to help people of all ages living with arthritis 
 
Arthritis Self Management Program (ASMP) helps people with arthritis to understand their disease, learn coping strategies and participate actively in managing arthritis * call 416-979-7228 ext 3657 
 
Chronic Pain Management Workshop (CPMW) program offered in many wheelchair accessible community settings 
 
Arthritis Public Forums arthritis care specialists and experts discuss particular aspects of arthritis 
 
Arthritis Information Line information about any aspect of arthritis, the society its' programs and services * telephone answered by trained volunteers and staff
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Classification/Subjects
Service CategoriesActivities of Daily Living Assessment ~ Arthritis ; Administrative Entities ~ Arthritis ; Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centres ~ Arthritis ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Arthritis ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Arthritis ; Occupational Therapy ~ Arthritis ; Pain Management ~ Arthritis ; Physical Fitness ~ Arthritis ; Physical Therapy ~ Arthritis ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Arthritis