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Chronic Pain Self-Management Program

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40 Goodall St
Dryden
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807-223-7406
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Fax: 807-223-7462
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Application
  • Open to referrals from any source

  • Call to register
Eligibility / Target Population
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
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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
    Last Updated: Apr 2, 2026: Suggest an edit