Arthritis Society Canada
Site: Owen Sound - Grey and Bruce Region
Service: Arthritis Society Canada - Grey and Bruce Region
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GBA2006
Last Modified:
14 Oct 2025
Last Full Update:
10 Oct 2025
Description
| Description (Service) | 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: The medication guide is designed to help make informed decisions about arthritis treatment plans and enables individuals to ask their health care team questions around available medications. Arthritis Talks Series: This cross-Canada webinar series provides the latest guidance direct from arthritis experts, helping individuals get more out of life with arthritis About Arthritis: Arthritis Types -individuals can learn more about their particular form of arthritis from this helpful guide Arthritis Society Resources: Find a full list of online and printable resources and tools on this site Osteoarthritis (OA) Exercise Videos: Individuals can stay active at home with these videos on an Introduction to Exercise for OA, Exercises for Hip & Knee OA, and Exercises for Shoulder OA |
Service Details
| Hours | By appointment Mon-Fri |
| Areas Served | Bruce County ; Grey County |
| Eligibility | 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 or call office. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None ; Therapy services and educational sessions funded by the Government of Ontario, Ministry of Health |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Owen Sound |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | 1st Ave W and 14th St W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact information
| Office Phone | 1-800-321-1433 ext 3307, Toll Free |
| Fax | 1-888-519-6869 |
| arep@arthritis.ca | |
| Website | https://arthritis.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArthritisSociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritissociety |
| Primary Contact | Ann Boyce, Administration; Phone: 519-433-2191 ext 1224; Email: aboyce@arthritis.ca |
| Mailing Address | 1415 1st Ave W Suite 3003 Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 4K8 |
Categories
| CWD_NEWHUB_HEADINGGROUPS | Mental Health / Addiction |
| CWD_NEWHUB_HEADINGS | Support Groups |
