Chronic Pain Strategy – Community Engagement Opportunity (PEI)

Position Overview

The Government of Prince Edward Island is seeking input from Islanders living with chronic pain, as well as those who support someone experiencing chronic pain, to help shape PEI’s first Chronic Pain Strategy.

As arthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain, this is an important opportunity for our community to share lived experiences and help improve how chronic pain care and support are delivered across the province.

Participation is through focus groups or an online survey. These opportunities are intended for individuals with lived experience and are not clinical appointments or treatment sessions.

Important note

This opportunity is not being hosted by Arthritis Society Canada. It is an initiative led by the Government of Prince Edward Island.

Our advocacy team felt it was important to share this with the public, as it represents a valuable opportunity for Islanders living with chronic pain, or those supporting someone who is, to provide input and help shape PEI’s first Chronic Pain Strategy.

Time Commitment

Focus groups: 2-hour session (in person or virtual, depending on date selected)

Survey: approximately 10–15 minutes to complete

The survey will remain open until June 12, 2026

Participation is voluntary and one-time (unless you choose to engage in more than one format)

Key Areas of Participation

Participants will be invited to share their lived experience and perspectives on topics such as:

Living with chronic pain and its impact on daily life

Accessing care and support services

Experiences with healthcare systems and community supports

Gaps in resources or services

Suggestions for improving chronic pain care in PEI

Participation Options

Focus Groups (In-person and Virtual)

• June 2 (6–8 pm) – Microtel Inn & Suites, Summerside
• June 3 (4:30–6:30 pm) – Stratford Town Hall
• June 15 & 16 (6–8 pm) – Virtual sessions

To register for a focus group, please use: Chronic Pain Focus Group Sessions.

Online Survey

The survey is open to Islanders living with chronic pain, as well as family members, friends, and caregivers supporting someone with chronic pain.

• English: Community Survey ENGLISH
• French: Community Survey FRENCH

Estimated completion time: 10–15 minutes

Closing date: June 12, 2026

Major Contacts

• Government of Prince Edward Island – Chronic Pain Strategy team
• Community members and participants with lived or caregiving experience

For questions or additional information, please contact: ChronicPain@gov.pe.ca

Working Environment

• Focus groups are held in-person at designated community locations or virtually online
• The survey is completed online at a time convenient to participants
• Participation can be done from home or community settings, depending on format

Applicant / Participant Notes

Participation is voluntary and intended to gather community input to inform provincial planning for chronic pain services.

We thank all Islanders who choose to contribute their experiences and perspectives to this important initiative.