Seniors' Community Connector - Social Prescribing Program - Gabriola Island

Seniors Services and Social / Recreational

Provided by People for a Healthy Community on Gabriola Society (PHC)

Connects seniors to non-clinical services to help improve their health and wellness.
The Social Prescribing Program helps link older adults with Gabriola-based resources to diminish the negative health effects of social isolation and loneliness.

How it works: Gabriola doctors, health practitioners, support workers, and community members identify residents aged 55+ who would benefit from non-medical community-based programs and services; A referral is made to PHC’s Seniors’ Connector, who then reaches out to the individual to offer support in accessing appropriate local resources and programs that support health and wellness. Services offered range from systems navigation to information about social and recreational programs, healthy nutrition and support for aging-in-place.

An individual may be eligible if they are:
  • 55 years of age or older
  • Currently living in Gabriola
  • Willing to engage in one-on-one wellness planning and activities

Referral Instructions: Note that a doctor’s referral is not required. Self-referrals are welcome. To make a referral, please fill out the form and email it to seniorsconnector@phcgabriola.org.

250-325-9010

Public email: seniorsconnector@phcgabriola.org

Website: https://www.phcgabriola.org/senior...

675 N Road, Gabriola Island, British Columbia, V3J 1P6

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Self-referral
  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
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Availability

Service area: Gabriola Island + show cities

Service area cities: Gabriola Island

Service Types Provided
Seniors Services
Social / Recreational
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 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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