Social Prescribing - Vancouver PCN 3 South: Renfrew Collingwood (Collingwood Neighbourhood House)

Seniors Services and Social / Recreational

Provided by Collingwood Neighbourhood House

Works with seniors to develop and implement a wellness plan based on their needs and goals by connecting them to local supports.
Social Prescribing is a structured way of bridging between health and social services by supporting seniors and older adults in Renfrew-Collingwood with local, non-clinical services to holistically address their needs. Clients work closely with CNH staff to develop and implement a wellness plan based on their needs and goals by connecting them to local supports.

Eligibility Criteria
  • Isolated 55+ seniors living in the Renfrew Collingwood area
  • Experiencing poor physical and mental health
  • Would benefit from greater social inclusion or activity
  • Marginalized or experiencing barriers accessing social or health and wellness programs
  • Making frequent trips to the ER or primary care

One-on-one support provided to access programming such as:
  • Physical activities i.e. walking clubs
  • Nutrition/food security programs
  • Tailored programming built to needs of client
  • Brief Action Planning via telephone and telephone check ins
  • Social programs and services in the community i.e. coffee socials, lunch programs, group outings
Registration is required. Email the Community Connector to set up a phone call or fill out the referral form to begin the referral process. Referrals are accepted from anyone, health practitioners, family members, self referrals, etc. Fill out the online web fillable referral form here.

604-435-0375 (Social Prescribing)

Public email: ssheridan@cnh.bc.ca

Website: https://www.cnh.bc.ca/seniors/

5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5R 6C9

604-435-0323 (Older Adults Line)

Public email: seniorsprograms@cnh.bc.ca.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Health Authority personnel referral
  • Parent / Guardian referral
  • Social worker referral
  • Self-referral
  • Health professional referral
  • Community service organization referral
  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
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Service area: Vancouver + show cities

Service area cities: Vancouver

Service Types Provided
Seniors Services
Social / Recreational
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided by phone

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