Alberta Virtual Chronic Pain Program - Self-refer 1-877-719-7707 - free, group-based self-management program for people living in Alberta and experiencing chronic pain. Zoom-based 6 week program 1 hr per week. 6 hours of peer support incorporated throughout as well as periodic peer support follow-up for up to 1 year post-completion.
Alberta Healthy Living Program - Supports Albertans with a chronic condition. Group exercise, Health and nutrition education, Self-management workshops.
My Pain My Way - Website by Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists of Alberta, excellent resource section listing Alberta Resources.
Chronic Pain Central Access Triage CAT - Central Access triage system that books patients into the first available slot at U of A, Misericordia Hospital's Pain Clinic, or LifeMark Health in the West End. Wait times 2-3 years.
Lifemark Health Institute Chronic Pain Program — docs can call and chat about chronic pain referrals directly — Central referral or direct to the clinic fax 7804254274 tel 7804294761
Chronic Pain is available for specialist telephone advice through the ConnectMD Program.
Shield Clinics (private clinics)
Alberta Health Services Chronic Pain Services - Outpatient Chronic pain management program. Offers education classes and groups in neuromuscular pain, pelvic pain, and headache. Focus on self-management and functional improvement. 18 years and older.
LivePlanBe+ - Online, self guided course
Tame the Beast - educational website
Power Over Pain Portal - lots of online resources
PainBC - Gentle Movement @ Home - YouTube videos guiding in gentle movement
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Updated with lots of educational resources & some options for referral - Matt R Nov 7 2025
I wonder if Jessica Kirkwood would want to help us flesh this out. 🤔- Matt R Oct 28 2025