CHRONIC PAIN RESOURCES, COMOX VALLEY

Comox Valley Nursing Centre; VIHA

615 10th Street, Courtenay BC V9N 1R2

Phone: 250-331-8502  Fax: 250-331-8503

Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/pain-pain-management/chronic-pain-resources

Drop in Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am – 4.30m

Programs & Services:

  • Individual Health Consultations: call for information or drop in at the Nursing Centre
  • Chronic Pain Support Group: meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:30 – 3:30pm
  • Therapeutic Relaxation Groups: meet every Thursday from 1:15 – 2:30pm
  • Library Resources: numerous books and videos on chronic pain and internet access for health related information
  • Educational programs are held several times a year for those with chronic pain and an exercise program for those who are de-conditioned due to illness. Call for information or drop-in to the Centre.

CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP – PEOPLE IN PAIN NETWORK

     This support group aims to help people living with chronic pain improve their lives through education, encouragement and fellowship. This meeting is co-facilitated by Heather Devine- People in Pain Network and Gayle Timmons RN on the third Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

     Drop In- No registration required

GOOD VIBRATIONS – RELAXATION THERAPY

Facilitated by a Registered Clinical Therapist this open class meets weekly for 60 minutes to learn and practice relaxation skills.   Thursdays 1:15PM to 2:15PM

Drop In- No registration required

CHRONIC PAIN EDUCATIONAL SERIES

A 5 week consecutive program (2hrs at each session) designed to assist people in exploring self-management strategies to enhance the quality of their lives.  Chronic Pain Management Team members lead session(s), dedicated to their respective area.    This program is run three (3) times per year. 

January 22 – Feb 26           Registration opens January 2, 2018

April 23 – May 28                Registration opens March 26, 2018

September 17 – October 22           Registration opens August 20, 2018

 To register call: 250-331-8502

CHRONIC PAIN EDUCATIONAL SERIES Cont’d

SUPER 6 EXERCISE PROGRAM

A six week consecutive program with the focus on increasing strength, endurance and general fitness level.  The Super 6 Exercise Program is run by a kinesiologist to re-introduce chronic pain clients to exercise.

January 23 – March 6                   Registration opens December 19, 2017

April 24 – June 5                Registration opens March 27, 2018

September 25 – November 6                   Registration opens August 28, 2018

To register call: 250-331-8502

APPOINTMENTS WITH A PRIMARY CARE RN

 If you are interested in a comprehensive health/chronic pain assessment you can access this service by:

  • Coming to our DROP IN on a Monday- Wednesday –Friday 1-4PM to self-refer
  • Having your family physician or other health care provider refer you to the Chronic Pain Program
  • This comprehensive assessment will take an average of 3 to 4 one hour appointments. We encourage clients to take personal responsibility for their health through shared discussion, goal setting and problem solving. We support their decisions about their health and lifestyle by providing information and helping people find other resources in the community.  

In order to access the CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT TEAM the client will have completed a health/chronic pain assessment with a Primary Care RN

 MULTIDISCIPLINARY CHRONIC PAIN MANGEMENT TEAM

  • Nursing
  • Physiotherapy
  • Kinesiology
  • Pharmacy
  • Dietician
  • Mental Health
  • GP Pain Consultants

Working in partnership with family MD.   The goals of this team have been to provide a multidisciplinary framework to assess, treat and to educate people experiencing chronic pain, and their families, as well as to increase our own knowledge and other health care professionals in this community.  We have used existing community resources to provide a coordinated, multidisciplinary, and client centered approach.