An Action Plan for Pain in Canada
The AQDC welcomes the Canadian Pain Task Force’s final report An Action Plan for Pain in Canada published by Health Canada on May 5, 2021. The report presents several recommendations
You are not alone anymore!
The mission of the Quebec Chronic Pain Association (QCPA) is to improve quality of life and reduce isolation for those living with chronic pain in Quebec.
HELP AND SUPPORT LINE 1-855-DOULEUR or 1.855.368.5387
If you feel the need to talk, to confide in someone, or if you’d like some information, call us or leave a message and the ressource person will get back to you. The support line is available Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
Becoming a QCPA member means :
- Free access to services and a wealth of helpful information
- Joining a community of people who care about your pain
- Helping the QCPA raise awareness and recognition for chronic pain in Quebec.
To learn more, go to the Become a member section.
Information about pain
The International Association for the Study of Pain notes that pain “can be defined as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.” Pain is deeply personal and subjective. Unlike a fever, which a thermometer can objectively measure, there is no tool to objectively measure the pain you are experiencing.
Get involved
Any participation is greatly appreciated, and even a small gesture can make a big difference. Here are some ways you can get involved with QCPA:
News
The MSSS Action Plan
Last November, the Health and Social Services Minister launched an Action Plan for Chronic Pain 2021-2026, intended to improve access to services for people living with chronic pain in Québec.
Partners
Supporting QCPA will contribute to its development, and in this way help more people that suffer from chronic pain to be less isolated.
