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Social Prescribing

What is Social Prescribing?

Social Prescribing allows Community Health Centres of Northumberland (CHCN) health care providers and your care team to refer clients of all ages to a wide range of social and wellness supports and services in your community.

Why is Social Prescribing Needed?

Connecting to community resources and supports can help to improve your overall health and wellbeing, including increasing social connection, lowering levels of anxiety and depression, increasing self-confidence, and helping to prevent illness.

What Kinds of Social Prescriptions Are There?

How it Works

Step 1

You and your care team (physician, nurse, nurse practitioner, dietitian, social worker, PSW, etc.) identify a need that could benefit from the support of social and wellness based services and programs in your community. A referral to our Social Prescribing Program is made.

Step 2

A Community Connector will reach out to schedule an intake appointment. The Community Connector works closely with you to determine your needs and goals, and help connect you to appropriate community or social supports.

Step 3

Social Prescribing doesn’t stop there! The Community Connector will help to reduce or eliminate any barriers you might be facing to access any of these services. We’ll check in along the way to ensure your success.

Step 4

Our Community Connector will meet with you for a final check in to ensure your goals and needs have been met. Feel free to reach out at anytime if you need support or have a question.

If you are interested in learning more about the Social Prescribing Program or would like to be referred, please inquire with your health care provider or care team at the CHCN.

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Quotes:

“Having returned to the community after a 30-year absence, I felt alone and isolated as I knew few people and was unaware of available social options.  The Social Prescribing Program has allowed me to try various new activities and to develop a sense of community with like-minded individuals.”

R.D. 56 years old

“After the loss of my partner and a fallout with my family, I was living alone for the first time. Social prescribing connected me to programs I would not have found for myself. I look forward to attending class each week, it has helped me to feel less depressed.”

V.M. 74 years old

“6 months ago, I would not have been able to do this, having someone who supported me to go to the gym and get me connected has been great, has helped with my mental health and a way to get me out of the house. Yes, I would recommend this support, I loved working with the Community Connector”

C.M. 23 years old

 

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

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