Inflammatory Arthritis Support Groups

The following organisations may be able to provide additional advice and information to support you throughout your rheumatic condition journey. They provide great resources and information for people with rheumatic conditions as well as their friends and family.

The Arthritis Society: Education & Help


Website: https://arthritis.ca

Email: info@arthritis.ca

Address: 393 University Avenue Suite 1700 Toronto, ON M5G 1E6

Telephone: 1-416-979-7228

Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance: Patient Support & Education


The Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance (CAPA) works with various groups in the arthiritis community to ensure the voice of people living with arthritis is heard and to bring you up-to-date information on issues that affect the arthritis community.

Website: https://arthritispatient.ca

Email: capa.arthritis@gmail.com

Canadian Spondylitis Association: Patient Support & Education


The Canadian Spondylitis Association (CSA) is a national association created to advocate for and support those suffering from ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and associated spondyloarthritis diseases.

The Canadian Spondylitis Association is run entirely by an executive director and volunteers who have spondyloarthritis.

Website: https://www.spondylitis.ca

Email: info@spondylitis.ca

Telephone: 1-866-989-8787

Arthritis Consumer Experts: Patient Resources


Arthritis Consumer Experts is a national, patient-led organization that provides free, science-based information and education programs in both official languages to people with arthritis.

Website: https://jointhealth.org/resources.cfm?locale=en-CA

Email: feedback@jointhealth.org

Address: JointHealth™ #210 – 1529 West 6th Avenue Vancouver, BC Canada V6J 1R1

Telephone: 1-604-974-1366

Positive Coping With Health Condition


PCHC is a self-care workbook authored by scientist-practitioners with expertise in issues relating to coping with health conditions. The workbook was written on the basis of a review of the scientific literature; consultation with a range of stakeholders, including patients, physicians, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and researchers; and adaptation of the Antidepressant Skills Workbook. This workbook is designed for individuals who deal with health conditions, including patients, physicians, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and researchers.