• Social prescribing is a means for health-care workers to connect patients to a range of non-clinical services in the community to improve health and well-being.
• Health care professionals work together with individuals to connect them to services based on identified social needs which is typically provided by community sectors and volunteers.

Importance:

• It addresses social determinants of health, which is key to improving health outcomes.
• Help seniors to support their health, improve self-esteem and confidence.
• Empowers people to take an active role in their health and well-being,
• Build meaningful connections in their community, promotes autonomy and encourages a healthy lifestyle.
• Reduces utilization of primary and emergency care, decreasing the overall stress on the healthcare system

Eligibility:

• Age 55 or Above
• Low or Very Limited Family/ Social Support
• Living in Markham / Scarborough/ North York and Nearby Neighborhoods
• Feeling Disconnected / Lonely / Bored /Stressed out
• Lack of Companionship

Activities:

• Social/ Recreational Activities (Friendly Visits, Chit-Chat Groups, Yoga, Meditation, Outing, Social Gatherings)
• Learning Activities (Training, Educational Workshops)
• Physical Activities (Exercise Classes, Dance Class)
• Artistic Activities (Painting/ Pottery/Knitting Class)
• Mental Wellbeing (e.g. Counselling, Psychoeducational Groups)
• Volunteering

Other Services Included:

• Transportation (Accessible Transit, etc.)
• Digital Equity (Access to Internet, Computer, etc.)
• Financial Support (Financial Aide, etc.)
• Food Security (Food Hampers, Meal-On-Wheels, etc.)
• Service Navigation

We are receiving referral forms form physician, allied healthcare professionals and clients.

To refer a client/ patient please fill the referral form attached bellow and fax it at 416-502-2382

Once we will receive filled referral form, we will work with clients and find an appropriate services for them.

Funded by United Way Greater Toronto in partnership with CHATS, TCCSA, SSN, Islamic Society of Markham and CICS.