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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0069 | Last Full Update: 10 Jun 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Programs ; Community Development - Health and Wellness Programs ; OCR |
| Legal Name | The Arthritis Society |
| Notes | |
| Public Comments | Virtual services only due to COVID19, call for details |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Meadowlands Dr and Prince of Wales Dr |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Virtual services only due to COVID19, call for details
Services for people with arthritis * education * physiotherapy * occupational therapy * social work support * individual assessment and service * educational groups for people with osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis and fibromyalgia |
| Hours | call for details |
| Areas Served | Frontenac County ; Hastings County ; Lanark County ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties ; Lennox and Addington County ; Ottawa (City of) ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Prince Edward County ; Renfrew County ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties |
| Eligibility | People with a confirmed diagnosis of arthritis |
| Application | Call the office or visit the website for a Referral Form |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None - However cost recovery may be applicable for material used. |
| Service Categories | Condition Specific Treatment ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Arthritis ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Arthritis ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Orthopedic Disabilities ; Medical Social Work ~ Arthritis ; Occupational Therapy ~ Arthritis ; Pain Management ~ Arthritis ; Physical Therapy ~ Arthritis ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Arthritis |
| Waiting List | Yes, 8-12 weeks |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-723-1083 ext 1584 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-321-1433 ext 1584 |
| Fax | 613-723-1172 |
| info@arthritis.ca | |
| Website | www.arthritis.ca |
| Social Media |      |
| Primary Contact | Linda Walker, Program Assistant |
| Alternate Contact | Catherine Harwood, Regional Development Manager, Eastern Ontario; Phone: 613-723-1083 ext 1514; Email: charwood@arthritis.ca |
| Primary Executive | Philip Ambury, Director, Eastern and Northeastern Ontario; Phone: 613-217-9103; Email: pambury@arthritis.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1948 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care * Ontario Local Health Integration Network ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 108071671 RR0003 |
| Elections | National Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Brochures * disease-specific information |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No * Staff certified by their respective professional associations |