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Online Pain and Support Wellness Groups

Provided by Pain BC

Offers an opportunity for people living with persistent pain to meet regularly and build a community of support while learning about pain, pain management and coping strategies.
Provides free online pain education and peer support to people with pain. Groups consist of learning about pain management topics, sharing coping straggles and building a community of support. Participants can connect online or by phone. All regional groups meet online on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, except demographic groups, which meet on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information on peer or groups, which include demographic-based groups for LGBTQ2S+, BIPOC and Young Adults, or to register, visit the website. New groups are regularly launching; Cantonese and Punjabi groups will start Fall 2024!

This group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 11:00AM - 1:00PM and on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. Demographic groups meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Joining an online Pain Support and Wellness Group can help you:
  • Feel connected to a supportive community
  • Be seen, heard, and supported exactly as you are
  • Connect with people who understand what it takes to live with pain
  • Talk openly and honestly about your life with pain in a safe and confidential environment
  • Feel more empowered
  • Learn new information about pain and coping
  • Increase confidence and skills to live well with pain
  • Feel that you belong
  • Feel hopeful and energized
  • Socialize and have a good time!

Location finder: https://painbc.ca/about/programs/pain...

Public email: supportgroups@painbc.ca

Fraser Valley region

Website: https://painbc.janeapp.com/locations...

This group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 11:00AM - 1:00PM and on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. Demographic groups meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Kootenays region

Website: https://painbc.janeapp.com/locations...

This group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 11:00AM - 1:00PM and on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. Demographic groups meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Northern BC region

Website: https://painbc.janeapp.com/locations...

This group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 11:00AM - 1:00PM and on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. Demographic groups meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Okanagan/Cariboo region

Website: https://painbc.janeapp.com/locations...

This group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 11:00AM - 1:00PM and on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. Demographic groups meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

All BC Regions (formerly Tri-Cities/New Westminster)

Website: https://painbc.janeapp.com/locations...

This group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 11:00AM - 1:00PM and on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. Demographic groups meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Vancouver Region - Group 1: Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond region

Website: https://painbc.janeapp.com/locations...

This group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 11:00AM - 1:00PM and on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. Demographic groups meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Vancouver Region - Group 2: Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond region

Website: https://painbc.janeapp.com/locations...

This group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 11:00AM - 1:00PM and on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. Demographic groups meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Vancouver Island Region: Group 1

Website: https://painbc.janeapp.com/locations...

This group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 11:00AM - 1:00PM and on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. Demographic groups meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Vancouver Island Region: Group 2

Website: https://painbc.janeapp.com/locations...

This group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 11:00AM - 1:00PM and on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. Demographic groups meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Cost: No cost

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Availability

Service area: Province-wide + show cities

Service area cities:

Service Types Provided
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Ways to Access
  • Provided online: email / video / on-line

The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.

Pathways does not provide medical advice. If you have an emergency please call 9-1-1. If you require assistance navigating services please call 8-1-1.

For general inquiries or for assistance, please email us:

community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

If you are requesting clinical access to medical Pathways, please provide the following information via the email above:

  1. First Name
  2. Last Name
  3. Email
  4. In which city/town do you work?
  5. What is your role? E.g. Family Physician, Office Staff, Medical Resident
  6. Employer Name (for office staff)
  7. Office Phone

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