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Owen Sound Program

Owen Sound Medical Centre
1415 1st Ave W, Suite 3003
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 4K8
1415 1st Ave W, Suite 3003
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 4K8

Toll-Free: 1-800-321-1433 ext 3307

Fax: 1.888.519.6969

By appointment
Last updated: Nov 19, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Self-referral or referral from health care provider for people with arthritis * see referral form or call office
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
People of any age with any form of a confirmed arthritis diagnosis and their families
Fees
Free
Languages
English ; French
Language Note
French website
Area(s) Served
Grey and Bruce
Accessibility

Description of Services:
Education, programs and support to people living with arthritis
Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP) Arthritis Society-Community-based rehabilitation program * physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers available * individual consultation and group education sessions * topics may include:
Support and Self Management Programs - Online self-management courses * e-learning programs including:
Support for Childhood Arthritis - Resources for families living with childhood arthritis
Flourish - Online health and wellness advice, self-management tips, inspirational stories
Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP) Arthritis Society-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
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About Us
Dedicated to a vision of a world where people are free from the devastating effects that arthritis has on lives, The Arthritis Society is Canada’s principal health charity providing education, programs and support to Canadians living with arthritis and is the largest non-government funder of arthritis research in Canada.
Last updated: Nov 19, 2024: Suggest an edit
