Pathways | Seniors' Community Connector - Social Prescribing Program

Seniors' Community Connector - Social Prescribing Program - Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows

Caregiver Support, Food, Services for Seniors, and Social / Recreational

Provided by Community Services Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows

Provides support for seniors to access non-clinical, community-based services.

The Seniors Social Prescribing program connects seniors to community programming, services and resources that will help them thrive and remain connected and independent for as long as possible.

When a Healthcare 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 in accessing suitable local sources of support.

The following types of older adults living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows can be referred to the program:

Social isolation;
Emotional problems;
Major life events such as loss of a spouse;
Chronic diseases;
Physical inactivity;
Poor nutrition and/or food security concerns;
Poor health outcomes associated with social determinants of health
Frequent use of primary health care.

Examples of non-clinical community support services:

Physical Activity Programs: Osteofit, walking groups, chair yoga, lawn bowling, Aquafit, Move for Life.
Nutrition/Food Programs: Batch cooking programs, congregate meal programs, cooking classes, Meals on Wheels, Food Bank and food security programs.
Social Programs & Services: Art classes, book clubs, coffee clubs, knitting groups, community centers, mental health services and support with applications for HandyDart, taxi savers, and affordable housing.
Caregiver Programs: Support groups, educations sessions, one-to-one support.

604-467-6911 (Ask for the Seniors Community Connector)

Website: https://www.comservice.bc.ca/programs...

22768 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, V2X 4L2

Community Services Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows (Main Office)

Cost: No cost

Referral options: