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Chronic Pain Self-Management Program

Class schedule
Couple dancing free of pain because of their chronic pain self-management program

Gain the skills you need to help manage your pain.

Chronic pain can be debilitating. If you are dealing with it, our program can help you develop skills to manage it so that you can get on with your life.

Chronic pain impacts your life physically and emotionally.

Chronic pain is pain that lasts six months or longer. It not only impacts a person physically, but also alters a person’s ability to plan for day-to-day challenges. This evidence-based program can help you gain the skills to manage these issues in coordination with your health care team.

Self-management classes are interactive and informative.

We offer both in-person and virtual classes so you can choose what works best for you. You will be able to interact with the instructor and others as you learn about ways to deal with your particular health issue effectively. Don’t put off taking care of your health. Sign up for a class today.

Participants will learn:

  • Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep
  • Appropriate exercises for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
  • Appropriate use of medications
  • How to communicate effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
  • Nutrition tips
  • How to pace activity and when to rest
  • How to evaluate new treatments

Programs

Register for a free six-week self-management program.

Please browse our offerings below. For more information or questions about program registration, please call 302-990-0522.


Program

Location

Date & Time

Availability

  • Cancer - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Brandywine Hundred Library
    1300 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803

    New Castle County

    Fri
    10:30 A.M - 1:00 P.M

    Sessions:
    • Mar 6, 2026
    • Mar 13, 2026
    • Mar 20, 2026
    • Mar 27, 2026
    • Apr 10, 2026
    • Apr 17, 2026
    Register

    Seats available

  • Cancer - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Thu
    1pm - 3:30pm

    Sessions:
    • Jan 8, 2026
    • Jan 15, 2026
    • Jan 22, 2026
    • Jan 29, 2026
    • Feb 5, 2026
    • Feb 12, 2026
    Register

    Seats available

  • Chronic Disease - English

    In-person

    Open only to:

    Senior Center Members Only

    Mamie A. Warren Senior Center
    1775 Wheatleys Pond Road, Smyrna, DE 19977

    Kent County

    Thu
    9 :00 AM -11:30 AM

    Sessions:
    • Jan 8, 2026
    • Jan 15, 2026
    • Jan 22, 2026
    • Jan 29, 2026
    • Feb 5, 2026
    • Feb 12, 2026
    Register

    Seats available

  • Cancer - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Wed
    1pm - 3:30pm

    Sessions:
    • Jan 7, 2026
    • Jan 14, 2026
    • Jan 21, 2026
    • Jan 28, 2026
    • Feb 4, 2026
    • Feb 11, 2026
    Register

    Seats available

  • Diabetes - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Food Bank of Delaware - Milford
    102 Delaware Veterans Blvd, Milford, DE 19963

    Kent County

    Wed
    10:00 A.M - 12:30 P.M

    Sessions:
    • Feb 4, 2026
    • Feb 11, 2026
    • Feb 18, 2026
    • Feb 25, 2026
    • Mar 4, 2026
    • Mar 11, 2026
    Register

    Seats available

  • Diabetes - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Food Bank of Delaware - Newark
    222 Lake Drive, Newark, DE 19702

    New Castle County

    Tue
    5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    Sessions:
    • Feb 3, 2026
    • Feb 10, 2026
    • Feb 17, 2026
    • Feb 24, 2026
    • Mar 3, 2026
    • Mar 10, 2026
    Register

    Seats available

  • Diabetes - English

    In-person

    Open only to:

    Senior Center Members Only

    Newark Senior Center
    200 White Chapel Drive, Newark, DE 19713

    New Castle County

    Wed
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    Sessions:
    • Feb 4, 2026
    • Feb 11, 2026
    • Feb 18, 2026
    • Feb 25, 2026
    • Mar 4, 2026
    • Mar 11, 2026
    Register

    Seats available

  • Chronic Disease - English

    In-person

    Open only to:

    Senior Center Members Only

    Thu
    10:00 AM to 12:15 PM

    Sessions:
    • Jan 8, 2026
    • Jan 15, 2026
    • Jan 22, 2026
    • Jan 29, 2026
    • Feb 5, 2026
    • Feb 12, 2026
    Register

    Seats available

  • Cancer - English

    Virtual

    Open to:

    General Public

    Virtual

    Virtual County

    Sat
    11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

    Sessions:
    • Dec 6, 2025
    • Dec 13, 2025
    • Dec 20, 2025
    • Dec 27, 2025
    • Jan 3, 2026
    • Jan 10, 2026
    Register

    Seats available

  • Chronic Pain - English

    Virtual

    Open to:

    General Public

    Virtual

    Virtual County

    Fri
    5:00 Pm - 7:30Pm

    Sessions:
    • Jan 9, 2026
    • Jan 16, 2026
    • Jan 23, 2026
    • Jan 30, 2026
    • Feb 6, 2026
    • Feb 13, 2026
    Register

    Seats available

  • Chronic Disease - English

    Virtual

    Open to:

    General Public

    Virtual

    Virtual County

    Sat
    1:00 PM - 3:30

    Sessions:
    • Dec 6, 2025
    • Dec 13, 2025
    • Dec 20, 2025
    • Dec 27, 2025
    • Jan 3, 2026
    • Jan 10, 2026
    Register

    Seats available

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Have questions or need registration assistance? Call 302-990-0522.