Arthritis Society Canada

A free telephone, email, and website chat information and support service for individuals affected by arthritis. Trained volunteers can answer questions about arthritis, how to manage the disease and where to access arthritis-related resources.

Provides online information and resources about arthritis, includes:

• Signs and symptoms
• Types and stages of arthritis
• Risk factors
• Patient journey
• Mental health resources
• Personal stories
• Treatment including pain management, surgery, medications and complementary therapies
• Research
• Health and wellness advice for living with arthritis
• Interactive resources for juvenile idiopathic arthritis
• Information for young adults
• Arthritis and work and more

Provides free virtual webinars for individuals who are newly diagnosed with arthritis or have been living with the condition for years, offering practical strategies to help manage pain, stay active, and maintain independence.

A week long sleep-away summer camp for children and youth in the Maritimes who are living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Campers have the opportunity to:

• Build friendships with peers who experience the same health challenges
• Learn about their disease and discuss coping skills
• Enhance their self-confidence
• Gain a sense of independence

Application opens as early as the beginning of February.

• An instructional video for parents and caregivers about how to fit, pack, and safely wear the backpack
• An awareness video for teachers
• A plush animal with a removable warming and cooling pack to ease sore joints
• A family informational resource about helping young people live well with arthritis
• Pencil grips and zipper pulls
• An award-winning children's book that explains chronic pain
• An illustrated booklet that shares the experiences of other children living with arthritis

Provides grants to help families participate and travel to an in-person childhood arthritis camp hosted by Arthritis Society Canada.

Note: Typical applications are available to submit after a camper is accepted to attend camp.

• Cooking classes
• Games
• Crafts
• Learning strategies to help better manage living with arthritis
• Making friends with others going through similar experience
• Scavenger hunts
• Dance parties

• Learning about arthritis
• Taking an active role in treatment planning
• Communicating with health care teams
• Making informed decisions about care
• Understanding coverage options
• Advocating for change and influencing health care policies