Find Support.
Migraine can be an extremely isolating disease. Chronic migraine even more so. Reaching out for support can be an enormously beneficial coping strategy. The Canadian Migraine Society runs Canada’s only national online migraine support community: two moderated peer groups, open 24/7, where people living with migraine share experiences, ask questions and learn about treatments from others who truly understand.
Online Support Groups
Our two Facebook communities are open 24/7 and moderated 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, so questions get answered quickly by people who understand. Membership is free and open to anyone in Canada living with migraine. Your journey begins here.
If you experience 0–14 migraine days a month, please join our Episodic Support Group.
If you experience 15 or more migraine days a month, please join our Chronic Support Group.
Q: How is this different from other migraine support groups? A: Many support groups meet at scheduled times. Ours are always open, so you can post when you need help, including in the middle of an attack, and get answers from moderators and members across Canada.
Advice for Friends and Family
It can be very challenging for those around us to fully comprehend an invisible illness like migraine. This can often lead to frustration, hurt, and misunderstandings. If you want to understand how to better support someone who lives with chronic migraine, click below to download our Primer for Friends and Family.
Find a Compassionate Doctor
Not all doctors are created equal. When a doctor dismisses or disregards your disease, it makes living with migraine that much harder. Our member-recommended list of compassionate, migraine-knowledgeable doctors covers provinces across Canada, from family doctors to headache specialists.
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Free Mental Health Supports
Migraine disease can create feelings of despair and depression, and can also be comorbid with depression and anxiety. If you feel unable to cope, please reach out to one of the resources listed in this guide. All services listed are free of charge. Links are up-to-date as of January 2023.
Disability Support Programs
Many people living with chronic migraine find it difficult to continue to work. This guide is meant to help you learn about the federal and provincial disability programs available to you.
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Drug Benefit Programs
Many people living with chronic migraine find it challenging to access the medications and treatments they need. This guide is meant to help you learn about the provincial drug programs that are available to certain groups who meet the criteria.