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Pain, Chronic

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American Chronic Pain Association, Inc.

National. 200+ affiliated chapters. Founded 1980. Provides peer support and education for individuals with chronic pain and their families so that they may live more fully in spite of their pain. Aim is to raise awareness among health care community, policy makers and the public about issues of living with chronic pain. Workbooks for self-help recovery, quarterly newsletter, group development guidelines, phone network and outreach program to clinics.
Write:
American Chronic Pain Association
P.O. Box 850
Rocklin, CA 95677
Voice: 1-800-533-3231
Fax: 916-632-3208
Website: http://www.theacpa.org
E-mail: ACPA@pacbell.net
Verified: 9/29/2008

Rest Ministries

National. 275 affiliated groups. Founded 1997. Christian ministry for people who live with chronic pain or illness and their families. Quarterly magazine, daily devotionals, share and prayer e-mail support mailing list, online chat, etc. Encouragement and resources for starting groups (approximately $15).
Write:
Rest Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 502928
San Diego, CA 92150
Voice: 1-888-751-7378
Fax: 1-800-933-1078
Website: http://www.restministries.org
E-mail: rest@restministries.org
Verified: 10/21/2008

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