Programs

Social Resources

For many young people with chronic pain, the worst part isn’t even the pain itself. It's the isolation… Feeling alone in their experience… Rarely meeting another teen going through what they are going through. Social support is critical. CHYP introduces these teens to each other so they can experience social support from a peer perspective.

  • Youth CHYPchat: Monthly open Zoom meetings for youth (13-24), providing discussion and community with other peers in similar circumstances. This occurs on the last Tuesday of the month.
  • Rainbow CHYPs: Social support, creative conversations, advocacy for LGBTQIA+ youth.
  • Youth Creating Bonds: Small groups are offered for teens to meet weekly for peer support, and each group is limited to 8 participants to encourage thoughtful discussion. This is a 6-week program.
  • Parent CHYPchat: Monthly open Zoom meetings for parents of youth with chronic pain, providing discussion and community with other parents facing similar challenges. 
  • Parent Creating Bonds: Small groups are offered for parents to meet weekly for peer support, and each group is limited to 8 participants to encourage thoughtful discussion. This is an 8-week program.

Educational Resources

With so much information out there, how do you even know where to start?

Creative Healing

  • Creative Healing Workshops: Monthly artist-facilitated activities providing support and creative opportunities
  • CHYP Summer Camp: Virtual experience for teens, featuring artistic workshops, CHYPchat community time, and connection with other teens going through similar experiences.