Program: St Catharines Program
Organization: Arthritis Society Canada - Burlington, Hamilton and Niagara Region
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:
  • 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: Online self-management courses * e-learning programs including:
  • mental health and well-being
  • arthritis and work
  • managing chronic pain
  • navigating your healthcare
  • overcoming fatigue
  • eating well
  • staying active
  • daily living
  • medical cannabis and arthritis

Support for Childhood Arthritis - Resources for families living with childhood arthritis

Flourish - Online health and wellness advice, self-management tips, inspirational stories

Medication Reference Guide - Medication guide is designed to help make informed decisions about arthritis treatment plans and assist in asking health care teams questions around available medications
Requirements
Fees: Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: People of any age with any form of a confirmed arthritis diagnosis and their families
Application: Self-referral or referral from health care provider for people with arthritis * visit website for referral forms
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English ; French
Area(s) Served: Niagara Region
Contact Information
Toll-Free: 1-800-321-1433 ext 3307
Fax: 1-888-519-6869
Email: arep@arthritis.ca
Website: www.arthritis.ca
Address: 2 Lakeshore Rd, Unit 6
St Catharines, ON
L2N 7E4
Map
Intersection: Lakeshore Rd and Lakeport Rd
Location: St Catharines (Lakeport)
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

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