Dryden Area Family Health Team - Chronic Pain Self-Management Program

Application

Open to referrals from any source
Call to register

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Individuals living with chronic pain

Fees

None; Most services covered by OHIP

Contacts

Jane Kennedy - Physiotherapist
807-223-7406 Ext 3122 * jkennedy@drhc.on.ca

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Assists people living with chronic pain to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives

Offers a free 6-week workshop which consists of weekly 2.5 hour sessions

Teaches individuals how to:

Use relaxation techniques and exercise
Deal with frustration and fatigue
Eat and sleep better
Use medications effectively
Evaluate new treatments
Pain and symptom cycle

NOTE: Workshop participants receive for free the Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions course book, the Chronic Pain Workbook, and the Moving Easy Program CD