Seniors' Community Connector - Social Prescribing Program - Vancouver (Mid-Town)
Seniors Services
Provided by Jewish Family Services (JFS)
The community connector works with isolated and vulnerable older adults to connect with community support and seniors' services.
Social Prescribing is a non-medical and non-clinical way of referral to meet the need for social and community support of older adults. It aims to increase their quality of life, reduce social isolation, and improve their physical and mental wellness while living independently with respect and dignity.
The Community Connector at JFS works with eligible older adults to connect with community support and seniors' services. Referrals can be from the health authority (Vancouver Coastal Health), community organizations, family or friends, and self-referral.
Eligibility:
Eligibility:
- Older Adults 65+ in the Mount Pleasant, Kensington, Riley Park/South Cambie area (mid-town)
- Willingness and ability to develop a wellness plan
- Socially isolated or lonely
- Low to moderate income and/or frailty
- Food security concerns
- Lacks informal supports and/or lives alone
604-637-3316
Website: https://www.jfsvancouver.ca/services...
#320, 2285 Clark Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia
Service is available in Cantonese, English, Mandarin, and Russian.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Health professional referral
- Health Authority personnel referral
- Physician or nurse practitioner referral
- Community service organization referral
- Self-referral
- Family or Friends
Referral Forms
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Jewish Family Services (JFS):
Availability
Service area: Vancouver + show cities
Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
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