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 to begin the referral process.

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 professional referral
  • Community service organization referral
  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
Associated Programs/Services

Also offered by Collingwood Neighbourhood House:

Availability

Service area: Vancouver

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

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

Click anywhere to close