Join our health care provider directory

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Find Help Directory Registration

Finding a health professional can be difficult for people with pain. That's why Pain BC has developed a directory of pain related health services and health care providers with the goal of connecting people to appropriate pain care faster.

If you are a health professional or work for an organization that delivers services for people living with pain, your information may be eligible to be published on the Pain BC website through the health care provider directory.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What information do I need to register to be listed on the Pain BC directory?

Please complete the registration form with as much detail as you feel comfortable providing to the public. A more detailed listing will help directory users decide if your services are a fit for them.

Directory Registration Form

We encourage you to upload any supporting documentation, such as training certificates and proof of active registration with your college or governing body, with your application form. Doing so will help Pain BC review and approve your submission faster.

What are the criteria for inclusion in the directory?
  • In order to be listed in the directory, a health care providers must be registered with the appropriate college or governing body in BC. When completing your application form, please list all of your health-related credentials you have so your submission can be vetted.
  • We are currently only accepting registrations for the resource types listed in the registration form. This field will produce different results depending on whether you are applying as an individual professional or as a clinic, business, or organization. We may add more types of services to the directory in the future, so if your discipline is not currently listed, please check back later.
  • You must include a contact email address that is monitored regularly. You may choose to mark your email address as “not visible to the public” to prevent it from appearing on your listing. However, Pain BC requires you provide an email address so we can contact you about your listing and so we can create an account for you to manage your listing through the directory portal.
  • Any listing trying to sell or promote the purchase of health products will be removed from the directory.
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If you are unsure whether your submission meets these criteria, we encourage you to register so our staff can contact you for more information.

Who can use the database?

The Societies Act of BC governs how societies (not-for-profit organizations) are created and run in BC. The Act gives members of a society the right to vote on how the society is run (often referred to as governance). As a member of Pain BC, your voice is heard in the governance of our organization and at the Annual General Meeting. Members play an important role in the election of our Board of Directors and vote on resolutions that impact our Society’s bylaws.

How will I know if my listing has been added to the directory?

The Societies Act of BC governs how societies (not-for-profit organizations) are created and run in BC. The Act gives members of a society the right to vote on how the society is run (often referred to as governance). As a member of Pain BC, your voice is heard in the governance of our organization and at the Annual General Meeting. Members play an important role in the election of our Board of Directors and vote on resolutions that impact our Society’s bylaws.

Can I have more than one listing?

The Societies Act of BC governs how societies (not-for-profit organizations) are created and run in BC. The Act gives members of a society the right to vote on how the society is run (often referred to as governance). As a member of Pain BC, your voice is heard in the governance of our organization and at the Annual General Meeting. Members play an important role in the election of our Board of Directors and vote on resolutions that impact our Society’s bylaws.

When and how do I update my information?

You can log into the directory portal to update your information and change your preferences.

Please update your listing when:

  • You have gained new pain-related training and credentials. Including these in your listing will improve the search results for directory users, and give them an up-to-date understanding of your services and qualifications.
  • Your contact information changes. Please update your listing when your email, phone number, website, address, or service area changes.
  • Accessibility options for your services or business change.
How often are listings reviewed for accuracy?

The Societies Act of BC governs how societies (not-for-profit organizations) are created and run in BC. The Act gives members of a society the right to vote on how the society is run (often referred to as governance). As a member of Pain BC, your voice is heard in the governance of our organization and at the Annual General Meeting. Members play an important role in the election of our Board of Directors and vote on resolutions that impact our Society’s bylaws.

What happens when I update my information?

The Societies Act of BC governs how societies (not-for-profit organizations) are created and run in BC. The Act gives members of a society the right to vote on how the society is run (often referred to as governance). As a member of Pain BC, your voice is heard in the governance of our organization and at the Annual General Meeting. Members play an important role in the election of our Board of Directors and vote on resolutions that impact our Society’s bylaws.

Can I have my information removed from the website?

Yes! If you would like to have your listing removed from the Pain BC website you can either:

  • Log into the health care provider web portal and update your listing to add a note in the comments asking for your listing to be deleted.
  • Email your request to info@painbc.ca and provide:
    • Name of the listing
    • Primary email address(es) associated with the listing
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The Societies Act of BC governs how societies (not-for-profit organizations) are created and run in BC. The Act gives members of a society the right to vote on how the society is run (often referred to as governance). As a member of Pain BC, your voice is heard in the governance of our organization and at the Annual General Meeting. Members play an important role in the election of our Board of Directors and vote on resolutions that impact our Society’s bylaws.