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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