Seniors' Community Connector - Social Prescribing Program - Vancouver (Westside)

Seniors Services

Provided by Kitsilano Neighbourhood House

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 Kitsilano Neighborhood House works with eligible older adults to connect them 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:
  • Older Adults 55+ in the Kitsilano, West Point Grey, Dunbar, Kerrisdale, Shaughnessy and UBC areas
  • 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 ext. 604

Public email: Seniorsinfo@kitshouse.org

Website: https://www.kitshouse.org/

2305 W 7th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6K 1Y4

Service is available in English, Farsi, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Health professional referral
  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
  • Community service organization referral
  • Self-referral
  • Family/Friends
Associated Programs/Services

Also offered by Kitsilano Neighbourhood House:

Availability

Service area: Vancouver + show cities

Service area cities: Vancouver

Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided by phone

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community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

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