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

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

Provided by Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services

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 (Seniors Community Connector) ext. 1248

    Public email: jbrisbin@comservice.bc.ca

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

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

    Cell: 604-848-4501

    604-467-6911 (Seniors Community Connector) ext. 1246

    Public email: scheltenham@comservice.bc.ca

    Cell: 236-308-5651

    Service is available in English.

    Cost: No cost

    Referral options:

    • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
    Referral Forms
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    Availability

    Service area: Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows

    Service Types Provided
    Caregiver Support
    Food
    Seniors Services
    Social / Recreational
    Ways to Access
    • Provided 1:1 in-person
    • Provided in a group in-person
    • Provided online: email / video / on-line

    The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.

    Pathways does not provide medical advice. If you have an emergency please call 9-1-1. If you require assistance navigating services please call 8-1-1.

    For general inquiries or for assistance, please email us:

    community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

    If you are requesting clinical access to medical Pathways, please provide the following information via the email above:

    1. First Name
    2. Last Name
    3. Email
    4. In which city/town do you work?
    5. What is your role? E.g. Family Physician, Office Staff, Medical Resident
    6. Employer Name (for office staff)
    7. Office Phone

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