Chronic Pain Management & Assessment and Referral Program

Type Of Service

Counselling and Treatment - Substance Use

Program Description

Program provides assistance with voluntary withdrawal from opioids in a chronic pain context. It provides harm reduction services, including opioid replacement treatment and linkages to other community-based programs. Chronic pain assessment is conducted by a Nurse Practitioner (NP); including pain history, mental health assessment, medication review, psychosocial history and substance and risk assessment.

Access Information

Self-referrals and referrals from another organization are accepted, but it is preferred to receive referrals from Primary Care. Call or complete the referral form. Individuals that are struggling with chronic pain (pain greater than 3 months) are eligible for services. Patient must be experiencing complications of long-term opioid therapy and/or have failed previous attempts at tapering. Patient is engaged and agrees with the plan of care.

Referral Application

http://voneriestclair.ca/windsor-essex/programs-and-services/126

Additional Information

• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 12 and up
• Catchment: Ontario Health Regions: West (Erie St. Clair)
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: English, Interpretation Services
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) - Windsor

Program Website

Website

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Address

250 Tecumseh Road E

Windsor

Operated By

Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Canada - Windsor

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Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Referral Contact Information

Phone: 519-945-2931

Toll Free: 855-419-5200 ext. 4

FAX: 855-492-2963