What is Social Prescribing?  Social Prescribing supports seniors to access non-clinical, community-based services to prevent or delay frailty by fostering resilience and social support using a comprehensive, strength-based approach. Participants of social prescribing programs have reported improvements to health and wellbeing, health-related behaviours, emotional state, social contacts, and day-to-day functioning. When a family member, friend, service or health care provider identifies a patient who could benefit from the program they can send a “prescription” to the Seniors’ Community Connector who will support the patient to access suitable local sources of support.

 

Eligibility

  • 55+ years of age and older
  • Reside on the Lower Sunshine Coast
  • Experiencing or at risk of frailty; social isolation and/or loneliness; barriers to accessing community-based resources; frequent trips to primary care or ER.

 

Referrals

Referrals can be from:

  • Self-referral
  • Friends, family and community members
  • Health care providers

 

To make a referral and for more information contact the SCC by:

 

This program is funded by the Government of British Columbia and managed by the United Way of BC. 

OUTREACH DATES

Curious how this can help you or a loved one? Connect with our Seniors Community Connector at these upcoming community dates:

Thursday, July 24th | 1:00pm-3:00pm
Connecting and supporting seniors in accessing programs, resources, and community supports with our Seniors Community Connector, Tanis Watson. She will also be at the Harbourside Friendship Gathering beforehand from11:00am-12:45pm.

Schedule subject to change.

Coffee and Conversation for Seniors 
Looking for good company and great conversation this spring? Join us for Coffee & Conversation, a welcoming space for seniors to connect, share stories, and enjoy a warm drink together!

Upcoming Dates:

  • Monday, July 14th | Sweet ‘n Savoury (formerly Wheatberries Bakery), Gibsons | 9:30–10:30am
  • Monday, July 28th | Flying Saucers Tea & Coffee Bar, Sechelt | 9:30–10:30am

 

RSVP: Call 604-885-4088 or email help@resourcecentre.ca

Monthly Schedule:
Gibsons – 2nd Monday in Gibsons at Sweet ‘n Savoury (formerly Wheatberries Bakery)
Sechelt – 4th Monday in Sechelt at Flying Saucers (Trail Bay Mall)

REFFERAL FORM AND OTHER RESOURCES
Seniors Planning Table
SUPPORTING CAREGIVERS OF ALL AGES AND CIRCUMSTANCES

Caregiver Support Program

We provide compassionate listening and offer resources and information for caregivers in our community.