Pain BC is a registered charity offering a wide range of free supports to help people in British Columbia live better with chronic pain. Their services include self-management tools, one-on-one support through Coaching for Health and the Pain Support & Wellness Groups, and a dedicated Pain Support Line offering information, emotional support, and connections to community resources. They also provide educational resources—fact sheets, webinars, a podcast (“Pain Waves”)—and work alongside healthcare professionals to improve pain care through advocacy, training, and community outreach.

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Call or text 1-833-261-PAIN (7246)

Free information, emotional support and resource connection. 

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The Guide Line:

Free, confidential text line for tradespeople living with pain. Text the Guide Line at 1-833-261-PAIN (7246). The Guide Line is open Monday to Thursday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

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LivePlanBe+ is a free program created through Pain Canada that helps us learn to make small changes that add up to big improvements in our well-being. Learn about the everyday things we can do to improve our well-being. This program will help develop practical tools and strategies to cope with pain.

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Self-Management BC, supported by the Province of British Columbia, offers free health programs for adults of all ages with one or more ongoing health conditions. Programs are offered in person, virtually, online, by telephone, or by mail for adults living in BC. The have a specific program for folks living with Chronic Pain.

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Power Over Pain provides you with access to free resources, courses, peer support and much more.

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The UBC Pharmacists Clinic offers free, comprehensive, appointment-based services to help individuals optimize their medication use. Their expert pharmacists collaborate with patients and their healthcare teams to address medication concerns, manage complex health conditions, and ensure treatments are effective and well-tolerated. Services are generally provided at no cost, and patients can self-refer without the need for a doctor's referral.

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Pain Revolution’s Essential Pain Facts offer clear, science-based insights to help people understand and rethink their pain. They explain that pain is always real but doesn’t always indicate tissue damage, highlight how context and protection mechanisms influence pain, and empower individuals to retrain their pain system through informed, proactive strategies. These bite-sized facts are designed to open the door to better pain self-management and recovery.

https://www.painrevolution.org/painfacts

Pain Canada

Health Canada - Resources for Canadians living with chronic pain

The Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans