Social Prescribing – Vancouver PCN 1: West (West End Seniors’ Network)
Services for Seniors
Provided by West End Seniors' Network
Service supports older adults to access non-medical, community-based programs and services to prevent or delay frailty by fostering resilience and social support using a holistic approach.
Social prescribing provides one-on-one support for older adults by fostering connections to community resources. The Community Connector serves as a bridge between healthcare and Community services.
How It Works:
- Collaborate with seniors to identify needs, co-create a wellness plan, and set goals for 3–6 months, while ensuring they retain full autonomy in decision making.
- Refer participants to various community partners for nonclinical services.
- Provide information, support, and referrals on topics such as legal, financial, housing, nutrition, social activities, art, and cultural programs.
Eligibility:
- 55 years or older
- Live in West End, Coal Harbour, Yaletown and South Granville (Fairview)
- Need help with daily tasks to stay safe and independent
- Experiencing or at risk of:
- Social isolation and/or loneliness
- Low or modest income
- Low to moderate frailty
- Difficulty accessing food or with basic living activities
Referral Instructions: Please send the completed referral to WESN’s community connector, Leila at (communityconnector@wesn.ca) for intake and processing.
A senior can connect with the Community Connector at WESN by:
- Self referral / friends/ Family members
- Referrals by healthcare professionals (Social workers, Case Managers, Nurses, OT, PT, and Doctors)
- Referrals by Community Members / Community partners
604-669-5051 ext. 7
Public email: communityconnector@wesn.ca
Website: https://wesn.ca/programs/
1447 Barclay Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6G 1J6
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Self-referral
- Physician or nurse practitioner referral
- Health professional referral
Referral Forms
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by West End Seniors' Network:
Availability
Service area: Vancouver + show cities
Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
- Provided at a single location
- Provided by phone
- Provided online: email / video / on-line
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.