American Chronic Pain Association

Our Mission

To facilitate peer support and education for individuals with chronic pain and their families so that these individuals may live more fully in spite of their pain.
To raise awareness among the health care community, policy makers, and the public at large about issues of living with chronic pain.

Please use our valuable resources:

In Case of Emergency - What to Expect & How to Prepare:
What you need to know if you have to go to the emergency department..

Tip of the Week: A community of support, education and understanding which offers information to empower the fibromyalgia community and to foster positive dialogue.; More...

Know Your Rights: The ACPA is working on a new project about access to health care. We hope to expand the information we offer to help you get the care you deserve in a new web section called Know Your Rights. You are your own best advocate, but having resources to help you is key.
The most powerful way to begin creating change is by sharing the impact decisions have on real people who are trying to make the most of a difficult situation. We know that many of you struggle with your insurance companies to get coverage for treatments, tests and medications.
If you have had this problem, we hope that you will be willing to share your story with us. Your name does not have to be attached to the story. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with others.

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Recent News: Back Pain Study; Public Health Thank You Day is November 24, 2008; ACPA Medication Supplement 2008; Consumers' Guide: Practice Guidelines for Low Back Pain

Events Calendar

11/13/2008: From Concept to Critical Mass: Building & Sustaining Today's Palliative Care Program
11/13/2008: Alliance of State Pain Initiatives & Wisconsin Pain Initiative Pain Resource Nurse (PRN) Program Coordinator Training
11/20/2008: AAPM&R's 2008 Annual Assembly in San Diego