Get help with ongoing pain
Get care and support to manage ongoing pain, improve your quality of life and take part in activities that matter to you.
When this service may help
This service may help if ongoing pain is affecting your:
- Daily activities
- Movement
- Sleep
- Mood
- Relationships
- Work or school
- Quality of life
How to get started
- You need a referral from a primary care provider.
- Talk to your family doctor or nurse practitioner about whether the Pain Program may be right for you. Health-care providers can find the appropriate form in the referral section.
What to expect
You will work with the pain team to set realistic goals based on your needs. Your care may include appointments, treatment recommendations and education classes.
Depending on your needs, you may meet with one or more team members, including:
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- A psychologist or psychiatrist
- Occupational therapists
- Physiotherapists
- A social worker
Review the Pain Program - Introductory Slideshow to learn more about the program and community resources.
Where to go
Island Health’s Chronic Pain Program has three locations:
- Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria
- Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
- Comox Valley Nursing Centre
*The information on this webpage pertains to the Victoria and Nanaimo locations only.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Island Health Pain Program’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – RJH & NRGH
- Chronic Pain Resources
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For videos, links and information related to chronic pain management, please review our Chronic Pain Resources webpage.
- Group Programs
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If you are participating in our group programs, or you’d like to learn more about our interdisciplinary services, please review our Group Programs webpage.
General Information on Pain support
Referral Required?
Required
How to get a Referral
Island Health’s Pain Program requires a referral from a primary care provider.
For Practitioners
Regional Interdisciplinary Referral (fillable)
Neuropathic Pain: Pharmacological Evidence-Based Treatment Algorithm
For more information, please refer to Pathways.
Preparing for Your Visit
- Complete the health history questionnaire sent to you before your first appointment.
- If you are having a procedure, read the related handout under More information. It explains how to prepare, what to expect and how to care for yourself afterward.