Seniors' Community Connector - Social Prescribing Program - Golden
Services for Seniors
Provided by Golden Community Resources Society
The Social Prescribing Program supports seniors aged 65 plus 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. Golden Community Resource Society has a Community Connector under the Social Prescribing program supporting older adults in Golden area.
Eligibility: Any older adult residing in Golden area 65+ who is either experiencing or is at risk of:
Eligibility: Any older adult residing in Golden area 65+ who is either 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 get connected to these services, please contact the program coordinator, Yvonne Johansen at 250-272-4660 or by email at goldencommunityconnector@gmail.com.
250-272-4660
Public email: goldencommunityconnector@gmail.com
Website: https://www.goldencommunityresources...
421 9th Avenue, Golden, British Columbia, V0A 1H0
Services Golden and surrounding areas up to Donald (in the north), Field (east), and Castledale (south).
Cost: No cost
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Availability
Service area: Golden + show cities
Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided by phone
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