What Migraine-quebec does

Migraine Québec is a Quebec-based registered charity and patient association dedicated to helping the 1.3 million people in the province living with migraine better manage their condition. The organization delivers an integrated suite of programs and services built around the Programme d'autogestion de la migraine, a 6-module evidence-based self-management training program available in two formats: an autonomous self-paced online platform ($499) and an accompanied format with live Zoom workshops limited to ~10 participants ($998). Supporting offerings include a French-language video toolkit (Trousse Migraine 101), monthly peer support groups in French and English, seasonal wellness activities delivered via Zoom (Munz Floor movement classes at $125/$175, meditation at $50/$75, gentle yoga), a French-language podcast featuring healthcare professionals, live and on-demand webinars, and downloadable patient resources such as migraine calendars and visual aura tables. All programming is delivered virtually through the Yapla web platform, accessible throughout Quebec regardless of patient mobility or acute symptom days.

The organization also serves healthcare professionals through a dedicated portal offering clinical resources, the free Mastermind accredited training program (co-developed with the Canadian Headache Society, FMOQ, and Collège des médecins de famille du Canada, awarding 1 hour of recognized professional development credit), free printed clinical materials distributed to clinics and pharmacies, and a professional newsletter. A workplace-focused Migraine au travail program launched in 2026 extends the reach to employers, supported by Pfizer's 'Absence du bureau' awareness campaign. The organization generates revenue through pharmaceutical sponsorships (AbbVie, Lundbeck, Pfizer, Teva, Organon), individual donations with official tax receipts, and program registration fees; free membership with annual renewal is the primary community onboarding mechanism, offering 30% discounts on activities and 15% discounts on self-management programs, plus solidarity pricing for those in financial precarity. The organization is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors elected annually (with neurologist Dre Heather Pim as President since 2026) and is led by General Director Véronique Clément; it has published annual reports continuously from 2018-2019 through 2025-2026, and participated in MHIPAS2026 in Geneva alongside 60 patient associations from 40 countries.

Name

Migraine-quebec

Legal name

Migraine Québec

Website

https://migrainequebec.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Migraine Québec is a Quebec-based registered charity that delivers evidence-based self-management programs, peer support groups, wellness activities, and clinical resources for the 1.3 million Quebecers living with migraine, healthcare professionals, and employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Patient Advocacy and Chronic Disease Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Headache & Migraine Medicine (HLAKAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Care Navigation, Advocacy & Benefits Guidance Platforms (HLALADAJ), Global Health Research, Evidence & Technical Assistance Organizations (HLAJAKAN)

Keywords

• Migraine self-management programs
• Patient support services
• Chronic disease education
• Headache healthcare resources
• Nonprofit patient association

Headquarters

HQ city

Beauharnois

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Industry Partnerships: Financial support from pharmaceutical companies (AbbVie, Lundbeck, Pfizer, Teva, Organon) for programs including the podcast and organizational activities. This is a nonprofit patient organization model.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Registered charity that accepts monthly, one-time, and in-memoriam donations. Issues official tax receipts for donations.
3. Program Registration Fees: Revenue from self-management program registrations (autonomous and accompanied formulas), with member discounts and solidarity pricing available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Migraine Québec is a Quebec-based nonprofit patient association that delivers an evidence-based 6-module migraine self-management training program, virtual peer support groups, wellness activities, webinars, a French-language podcast, and clinical resources. The organization serves individuals living with migraine, healthcare professionals treating migraine patients, and workplaces seeking to support employees with migraine, all delivered virtually via Zoom and an online learning platform.

Product overview

Migraine Québec is a Quebec-based nonprofit patient association offering an integrated suite of programs and services for people living with migraine and healthcare professionals. Its core offerings center on the Programme d'autogestion de la migraine, a 6-module evidence-based self-management training program available in two formats (autonomous and accompanied), complemented by a video-based Trousse Migraine 101 for introductory education, peer support groups (Groupes d'entraide), virtual wellness activities (Munz Floor, Meditation, Yoga), a French-language podcast (Balado), webinars, downloadable patient resources (calendars, guides), clinical resources for professionals, a printed materials ordering service, and the Mastermind accredited training program for healthcare providers. The organization also runs a Migraine au travail workplace program and publishes a regular newsletter. All programs are designed to complement clinical follow-up and are delivered primarily through the Yapla web platform via Zoom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programme d'autogestion de la migraine (Self-Management Program for Migraine) A 6-module online self-management training program designed to help people living with migraine reduce the impact of crises, prevent chronicity, and regain quality of life. Available in two formats: autonomous (self-paced online platform) and accompanied (with live Zoom workshops guided by a trainer in small groups).
• Trousse Migraine 101 (Migraine 101 Toolkit) An introductory educational video series that demystifies migraine as a neurological disease, explaining its mechanisms, types, causes, and management strategies for patients new to understanding their condition.
• Groupes d'entraide (Peer Support Groups) Monthly virtual peer support groups in French and English, facilitated and moderated by trained volunteers, providing a compassionate community to reduce isolation and share practical tips for managing migraine.
• Programmation d'activités (Activity Programming) Virtual wellness activities adapted for people with migraine, including Munz Floor movement classes, guided meditation sessions, and gentle yoga. Sessions are led by trained facilitators and offered seasonally at member-discounted rates.
• Balado En tête-à-tête avec la migraine (Podcast) A French-language podcast featuring healthcare professionals and people living with migraine discussing practical advice, science, resilience, and resources for migraine management. Season 3 includes episodes on neurology and migraine care.
• Webinaires (Webinars) Live and on-demand webinars covering migraine topics, including sessions on the Canadian Headache Society treatment guidelines and Q&A sessions for self-management program participants.
• Patient Resources (PDF Guides and Calendars) Downloadable and printable resources for patients including migraine calendars (1-5 months), visual aura tables, migraine phase guides, medication overuse headache guides, relaxation guides, diet guides, and sleep guides, along with online questionnaires (MIDAS, HIT-6).
• Resources for Healthcare Professionals A dedicated section for health professionals offering clinical resources (treatment guidelines, clinical tools, pediatric guidelines, Botox injection training referrals, Mastermind accredited training), printed material ordering, and a professional membership category with newsletters and webinars.
• Commande de matériel imprimé (Printed Materials Ordering) Free printed educational materials delivered to clinics and pharmacies in Quebec, including migraine self-assessment forms, prophylactic and acute treatment guides for adults, and pediatric care sheets.
• Mastermind Accredited Migraine Training A free, accredited online training program for healthcare providers (physicians and nurse practitioners) developed by the Canadian Headache Society, covering migraine diagnosis and management through 5 interactive modules awarding 1 hour of recognized professional development.
• Migraine au travail (Migraine at Work) Program A workplace program launched in 2026 to help employers and work environments reduce the impact of migraine on employees, including awareness campaigns and educational resources for workplace accommodation.
• Infolettre (Newsletter) A public newsletter subscription providing regular updates on migraine news, organization activities, and new resources. A separate professional newsletter is available for healthcare professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.3 million people affected by migraine in Quebec served by the organization
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Migraine & Headache Alliance (EMHA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2026International patient advocacy organization that organized MHIPAS2026 in Geneva. Supports Migraine Québec's participation in international advocacy and knowledge exchange. Partnered with industry sponsors to cover event costs.
• European Academy of Neurology (EAN)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026One of the world's major neurology congresses. MHIPAS2026 was held in parallel with EAN's annual congress, allowing Migraine Québec to connect with international researchers and experts.
• AbbViecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Pharmaceutical partner supporting Migraine Québec's mission and podcast. AbbVie also provides Botox training resources for healthcare professionals. A major pharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, and neuroscience.
• LundbeckcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Pharmaceutical partner supporting Migraine Québec's programs and initiatives. Lundbeck is dedicated to brain diseases.
• PfizercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Major pharmaceutical partner supporting Migraine Québec through initiatives like the 'Absence du bureau' (Out of Office) workplace awareness campaign. Sponsor of the podcast.
• TevacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Pharmaceutical partner supporting Migraine Québec. Teva is a global pharmaceutical company producing generic and innovative medicines.
• OrganonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Pharmaceutical partner supporting Migraine Québec's mission. Organon focuses on women's health and established its Canada operations in 2021.
• FinautonomeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Organization accredited by the Government of Canada providing free personalized support for individuals seeking disability tax credits (CIPH). Migraine Québec refers members to Finautonome for assistance with applications.
• Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS)minorOthers · 7 May 2025Quebec health technology assessment body that developed clinical tools for migraine treatment and offers training on menopausal hormone therapy.
• Canadian Headache Society / Société canadienne des céphaléescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 August 2024Professional society of healthcare providers working to improve care for people with headaches. Partnered with FMOQ and Collège des médecins de famille du Canada to accredit the Mastermind training program.
• Fédération des médecins omnipraticiens du Québec (FMOQ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 August 2024Quebec family medicine federation that co-sponsored the Mastermind migraine training program and provides continuing education credits.
• Collège des médecins de famille du CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 August 2024National family medicine college that co-sponsored the Mastermind migraine training program for healthcare professionals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Cluster Headache Foundation: Patient advocacy organization focused specifically on cluster headache, a related primary headache disorder. Comparable in mission (patient support, education, advocacy) and small-nonprofit scale, but narrower disease scope than Migraine Québec.
• Migraine World Summit: Annual virtual migraine summit featuring world-leading experts and patient-friendly educational content. Overlaps with Migraine Québec's webinar/podcast mission but operates as a global commercial content product rather than a regional patient association.

Regional players

• Canadian Headache Society / Société canadienne des céphalées: Canadian professional society of headache specialists and a current Migraine Québec partner. While primarily a clinician society rather than patient organization, it co-developed Migraine Québec's Mastermind training and represents the clinical counterpart to its patient-education mission.

Direct peers

• Pain BC: British Columbia-based nonprofit serving people in chronic pain with education, support groups, and self-management programs. Closely comparable operating model (registered charity, free membership, virtual delivery, HCP training) with broader chronic-pain scope vs. Migraine Québec's single-disease focus.
• Migraine Canada: Canadian migraine patient advocacy organization offering education, resources, and community support to migraine patients nationwide. Most direct comparably-sized peer in Canada, though broader geographic scope than Migraine Québec's Quebec-only focus.
• The Migraine Trust: UK-based migraine charity offering patient information, support services, and research funding. Closely comparable in mission and operating model (charity status, patient education, healthcare professional resources) but serves a national UK population.
• Arthritis Society (Canada): National Canadian health charity operating a similar model of patient education, self-management programs, HCP resources, and pharmaceutical partnerships. Comparable as a peer in scale and operating model, though focused on arthritis rather than headache.

Broad incumbents

• National Headache Foundation: US-based patient organization founded in 1970, providing education, support groups, and provider directories for headache disorders. Compares in offering patient education, peer support, and HCP resources, with significantly longer operating history and broader disease scope.
• American Migraine Foundation: US-based migraine patient organization with a much larger budget, providing patient education, provider resources, and research funding. Operates as a broader-incumbent peer with overlapping mission (patient education, HCP resources, advocacy) but at national US scale.
• European Migraine & Headache Alliance (EMHA): Pan-European coalition of migraine and headache patient organizations; Migraine Québec's partner at MHIPAS2026. Overlaps in advocacy mission and pharmaceutical funding model but operates at continental rather than sub-national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

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