find freedom.

Mission

At The Nanaimo Pain Clinic, we have set out to create a safe, confidential, and encouraging space to address and treat opiate dependence. The rate of addiction in British Columbia has reached critical levels, creating chaos in our communities, and resulting in death across the province. In response to this epidemic,  The Nanaimo Pain Clinic opened its doors in 2016 to ensure that those caught in the grips of drug dependence do not have to suffer alone. Understanding that addiction has many faces and takes many forms, The Nanaimo Pain Clinic uses an evidence based treatment model to provide medication-assisted therapy in tandem with recovery support counselling, prioritizing promptness, compassion, and respect to the core of the practice.

Process

Opiate dependence is a complex issue, comprised of many layers beyond just the drug of choice. From doctor-prescribed pain pills to street sourced heroin and Fentanyl, addiction can have a powerful impact on anyone’s life. At The Nanaimo Pain Clinic, we understand that there are multiple stages of change, each one bringing rise to new challenges. Our hope is to support our patients through the early phase of their recovery, and assist them in creating healthy patterns of coping and systems of support within the community to insure long-term benefit.