Pain Management Programs and Clinics

There are a number of different pain management programs across Canada, including self-directed programs as well as programs offered through medical services that require a referral from your doctor. Some services are available online or over the telephone and others are in-person. In this section, you will find information about multi-week pain management programs, health coaching programs where available, and other regional pain resources. Select your region to learn more about programs and supports offered in your community. If there are any programs or resources you feel are missing, please let us know at info@arthritis.ca.

Access from Anywhere: Pain Trainer Program: a self-guided interactive, online program for pain management developed in collaboration between Northwestern University, Duke University, and the University of Melbourne (free program that requires registration)

Newfoundland and Labrador

Province-wide

• Government of Newfoundland and Labrador: Improving Health: My Way chronic disease self-management program

• First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission: Health and Wellness Services  - information about programs and services for First Nations communities in Labrador

Regional

• Eastern Health: Centre for Pain and Disability Management – five-week self-management program (requires a referral from your doctor)

• Eastern Health: Chronic Pain and Disability Management Resources 

• Western Health: Improving Health: My Way chronic disease self-management program

• Central Health: Improving Health: My Way chronic disease self-management program

• Central Health: Health Coach Program – free program to help you manage your health

• Labrador-Grenfell Health: Improving Health: My Way chronic disease self-management program

• Nunatsiavut Government: Health Services 

• Nunatsiavut Government: Department of Health and Social Development

Additional Resources