Organization: Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP)
Description of Services: Provides a range of services for children and adults with arthritis
The services provided by Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Social Workers include:
  • Consultation and guidance on arthritis self-management in the community/home/workplace, including physical, emotional and psychological management strategies as required
  • A customized arthritis service plan
  • Group education that includes information and management techniques for arthritis Services are provided individually (in person, by telephone, or videoconferencing) or in a virtual group setting
No cost to clients with a valid Ontario Health card
Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP) - AREP provides a range of services for children and adults with arthritis who reside in Ontario as services are funded by Ontario Health
Online Workshops
About Arthritis - Arthritis Types - Learn more about particular forms of arthritis from this helpful guide
Medication Guide - designed to help make informed decisions about arthritis treatment plans and assist in asking health care teams questions around available medications
Assistive Devices Resource
Drug-Free Pain Management Tool
Requirements
Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
  • Ontario residents (children or adults) with a valid OHIP number

  • People with a confirmed or suspected arthritis diagnosis

  • Clients are matched upon registration to the closest available site to their home
Application: Self-referral; call for an appointment or for more information
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 1-800-321-1433 Ext 3307
Email: arep@arthritis.ca
Website: arthritis.ca
Address: 1077 Golf Links Rd Suite 2
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 7A3
Map
Location: Located on Golf Links Rd midway between Central Ave and Oliver Rd
Hours: By appointment only; call 1-800-321-1433 EXT 3307

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 11/14/2025