Self-Management Support Groups

Halifax, NS
The Halifax-based chronic pain support group meets on the last Monday of the month, every month.
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn Express, 133 Kearney Lake Road
New members always welcome, attendance is free.

Sydney, NS
There is a chronic pain support group in Sydney and North Sydney, who meet monthly at the community library. Days and times of the meetings are subject to change. If you are interested in attending, please contact Lynette Sawchuk at 902-567-6290 or Dr. Pollett’s office at 902-794-2369.

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Chronic Pain Management Workshop

The Chronic Pain Management Workshop (CPMW) is a single, two-hour course that focuses specifically on pain management. Participants have the chance to learn new information and skills, discuss ideas and share experiences with others.

The main objective of the workshop is to improve your understanding of pain management and its treatments, introduce different methods to cope with chronic pain, and encourage you to take an active role in their pain management. This program is not designed to override treatment programs provided by health care professionals but rather to complement conventional treatments and programs. CPMW is available in many communities across the country. It is usually held in wheelchair-accessible community settings. To find out if there is a program near you, you can call 1.800.321.1433 and select option 2, to speak to someone at your provincial office of The Arthritis Society.

To add your service or support group to this website, please email us at help@paincantwait.ca.