Seniors' Community Connector - Social Prescribing Program - Nelson
Services for Seniors
Provided by Kootenay Social Support 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.
Eligibility:
- Any older adult 55+ residing in Nelson, Balfour, Bonnington, Taghum, Beasley, Blewett, South Slocan,
- Experiencing or is at risk of frailty, social Isolation and/or loneliness
- Barriers to Accessing Community-Based Resources
- Frequent Trips to Emergency Department or Primary Care
- Experiencing Life-Limiting Illness (Congestive Heart Failure, Renal Failure, COPD, Diabetes, etc.), End-of-Life, or Palliative Care
To access services, complete the online contact form. Accepts referrals from health care professionals, family/friends, community organizations, as well as self-referrals.
778-689-6832
Public email: cc@ksss.ca
Website: https://westkootenaynavcare.org...
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
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Availability
Service area: Nelson, Slocan + show cities
Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided by phone
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