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The Arthritis Society

Ontario Division, Burlington, Hamilton and Halton
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Record #: HAM0174 Last Modified: 02 May 2013 Last Full Update: 02 May 2013
Contact Information
Address & Map
Upper Canada Place
460 Brant St, Ste 11
Burlington, ON L7R 4B6
 
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Major IntersectionBrant St and Caroline St
Office Phone905-632-9390
Toll Free Phone1-800-321-1433 ext 1301 
Info Line: 1-800-321-1433
Fax905-632-6801
E-Mailinfo@on.arthritis.ca
Websitewww.arthritis.ca
Primary ContactLorna Anstruther, Specialist, Community Engagement; Phone: ext 1310; Email: lanstruther@on.arthritis.ca
Alternate ContactLynne Tintse, Regional Director; Email: ltintse@on.arthritis.ca
Volunteer CoordinatorLorna Anstruther, Specialist, Community Engagement; Phone: ext 1310; Email: lanstruther@on.arthritis.ca
Service Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)AREP ; AREP (Arthritis Rehabilitation Education Program) ; Arthritis Self-Management Program ; Chronic Pain Management Workshop
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityBurlington
DescriptionThe Arthritis Society provides community based physiotherapy, occupational therapy and social work services to persons with a diagnosis of arthritis.  
 
Major services include: 
 
* To provide comprehensive assessment of the arthritis client taking into consideration physical, functional and emotional abilities 
* To educate clients with arthritis, and their families, regarding arthritis treatment and disease management 
* To provide encouragement and support to the client in establishing and achieving realistic treatment goals  
* To assist the client in achieving these goals  
* To work closely with other medical/community professionals treating the client 
* To inform clients of appropriate available resources in the community and facilitate access to them 
* Literature about arthritis is available upon request from the Society's office 
* Arthritis Self Management Program; Chronic Pain Management Workshop; Public Forums 
 
Major fundraising events inlcude: 
The Walk to Fight Arthritis (June) 
Door to Door Campaign (September) 
Jewels and Jeans (November)
HoursMon-Thu 8:30 am-4 pm
DatesAll year
Areas ServedOntario
EligibilityAdults, Seniors, Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Children
ApplicationSelf-referral or health care provider referral
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Print MaterialPlease call 1-800-321-1433 for information packages
Established1948
Indexing
Service CategoriesArthritis Treatment Centres ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Arthritis ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Arthritis ; Occupational Therapy ~ Arthritis ; Physical Therapy ~ Arthritis
SubjectsArthritis ; Physical disabilities ; Physical rehabilitation ; Physiotherapy ; Volunteer opportunities