Seniors’ Community Connector - Social Prescribing Program - Surrey
Caregiver Support, Seniors Services, and Social / Recreational
Provided by DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society (DCRS)
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.
When a health care provider identifies a patient who could benefit from the program they can send a “prescription” to the Seniors’ Community Connector who will support the patient to access suitable local sources of support.
Referral Criteria: Seniors living in the Surrey area who are experiencing:
- social isolation
- emotional problems
- major life events such as loss of a spouse
- chronic diseases
- physical inactivity
- poor nutrition and/or food security concerns
- poor health outcomes associated with social determinants of health (low income, Indigenous/Métis/Inuit, etc.)
- frequent use of primary health care
Examples of non-clinical community support services:
- Physical Activity Programs: Osteofit, walking groups, chair yoga, lawn bowling, Aquafit, Move for Life.
- Nutrition/Food Programs: Batch cooking programs, congregate meal programs, cooking classes, Meals on Wheels, Food Bank and food security programs.
- Social Programs & Services: Art classes, book clubs, coffee clubs, knitting groups, community centres, mental health services and support with applications for HandyDart, taxi savers, affordable housing.
- Caregiver Programs: support groups, educations sessions, one-to-one support.
604-507-2266
Public email: seniors@dcrs.ca
Website: https://www.dcrs.ca/our-services...
13455 76 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, V3W 2W3
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Health professional referral
Referral Forms
- Social Prescribing Program Client Referral Form
- Social Prescribing Program Referral Form - Fraser Health Area
Brochures and Info
Associated Programs/Services
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Availability
Service area: Surrey + show cities
Service Types Provided
Caregiver Support
Seniors Services
Social / Recreational
Ways to Access
- Provided at a single location
- Provided by phone
- Provided online: email / video / on-line
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