Seniors' Community Connector - Social Prescribing Program - Esquimalt
Services for Seniors
Provided by Esquimalt Neighbourhood House Society
The Social Prescribing Program supports seniors to access non-clinical, community-based services to prevent or delay frailty by fostering resilience and social support using a comprehensive, strength-based approach.
Social Prescribing is an approach to offering non-medical support that enables older adults to identify, set and achieve personal health and wellness goals. A Community Connector helps to find appropriate local programs and services and provides regular check-ins to ensure clients are on track. Esquimalt Neighbourhood House Society has a Community Connector under the Social Prescribing program supporting older adults in the Esquimalt area.
Eligibility:
- Residing Esquimalt or View Royal
- 65 years of age or older
- Experiencing, or at risk of: frailty; social isolation and/or loneliness; barriers to access community-based resources; frequent trips to primary care or ER
- Capable of managing their own daily decision making and activities
250-385-2635 ext. 201
Public email: connector@enh.bc.ca
Website: https://www.enh.bc.ca/seniors...
511 Constance Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V9A 6N5
Referral options:
- Community service organization referral
- Self-referral
- Family physician or nurse practitioner referral
- Family / friends referral
Details: Fill out the referral form and submit by email to connector@enh.bc.ca.
Referral Forms
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Esquimalt Neighbourhood House Society:
Availability
Service area: Victoria + show cities
Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided by phone
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