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Alberta Virtual Pain Program

 Location: Alberta Wide

A virtual education treatment program for people in Alberta experiencing persistent pain longer than 3 months.

For patients looking to better understand their pain, connect with others living with pain, and seeking strategies on managing pain beyond the use of medications. An interactive program led by health providers, with access to a variety of program offerings and post-completion follow-up for up to 1 year. This program offers:

  • Group-based program featuring two 1-hour sessions over Zoom each week for 6 weeks (virtual group education and self-management program)
  • A patient-led and module-based online treatment program (self-led education and self-management program)
  • Virtual Workshops focused on specific topics areas, all available online over Zoom
  • Opportunity to connect with others living with pain

This program doesn’t offer:

  • diagnosis
  • medical intervention
  • one on one care
  • prescription advice or renewals

Contact Details

Alberta Wide

Tollfree
1-877-719-7707
Getting There

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Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Note

The toll-free phone line is available 24 / 7 to leave a message. Clinicians will monitor the voicemail 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays.
Access
Service Providers May Include
licensed practical nurses (LPNs), occupational therapists (OTs), peer support workers, physiotherapists (PTs), mental health therapists (MHTs), social workers (SWs)
Eligibility

This program is for residents of Alberta, 18 years or older. They must:

  • have experienced persistent pain for 3+ months
  • be comfortable understanding English or have someone to help
  • have access to the internet
  • have access to a quiet and safe space
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

A diagnosis is not required to access this service. Self-referrals can be made by calling the toll-free number.

Virtual workshops can be booked online at MyChart - Schedule an Appointment or by calling the toll-free number. Workshops are available to all Albertans and no referral is required.


Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Partners

Partners/affiliations

Recovery Alberta

Also Known As
Acronym
AVCPP, AVPP
Previous
Alberta Virtual Chronic Pain Program
Other
AHS Prov Pain Program, AHS Provincial Pain Program, Alberta Pain Program, Alberta Virtual Pain Program, Prov Pain Program, Provincial Pain Program