‼️Pop quiz‼️ A 2022 systematic review of 7 global social prescribing studies revealed that social prescribing increases: A. Health confidence B. Health status C. Physical Activity D. Social connection E. All of the above https://t.co/vZ2ihh0maA

It was a pleasure to gather with our partners at @CaregiverON @CISP_ICPS today to review pilot findings, share insights, and see the impact that it has been made so far in Ontario. (2/2) #CdnCaregiving

Over the past year, we have been supporting a pan-Canadian initiative to improve the mental health and wellness of caregivers across Canada through social prescribing. (1/2)

💡 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 @Fraserhealth Authority has been awarded two Michael Smith Health Research BC grants to advance social prescribing for older adults. Through these

💻 Missed our first session of our #socialprescribing webinar series? The recording is now available! In this session, we heard from teams across Canada who are building and expanding social prescribing to connect people with the non-clinical supports they need. They shared:

🇨🇦 Government of Canada launches call for proposals for community projects to help older adults The Government of Canada has opened the 2025–26 call for proposals for the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). Non-profits and community organizations can apply for up to

Missed our webinar last week? You’ll want to catch this one. 🎥 Social Prescribing Connectors—also called Link Workers, Community Connectors, and Navigators—are the bridge between healthcare and community support. They connect people to the resources, relationships, and

Trust is ✨𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥✨ — especially when it comes to supporting older adults through social prescribing. A new study co-authored by Kiffer G. Card, Kate Mulligan, Sonia Hsiung, Srija Biswas, along with leading researchers from across Canada, Vivian Welch (she/her),

📅 Tomorrow! Join us for the second webinar in our #SocialPrescribing series: Bridging Health and Community Care: The Essential Role of Social Prescribing Connectors Learn how Connectors are helping people navigate non-medical needs—like housing, food, and social supports—to

⏳ Good news—nominations for the 2025 Social Prescribing Impact Awards are now open until August 15! We’ve been inspired by the nominations coming in and heard from many of you that a little more time would help—so we’re giving it to you! Let’s keep the momentum going and

This week, we were grateful to take part in the Community Workshop: Peel Asset Mapping for Social Prescribing at the Region of Peel office in Mississauga—an important step toward identifying and mapping community-led programs and initiatives that support health and wellbeing.

Who are social prescribing connectors—and why are they so essential? Also called link workers, navigators, or community connectors, they help bridge the gap between clinical care and community supports. Hear from: 🔸 @UnitedWay_BC 🔸 Parkgate Society 🔸 Jewish Family Services

🏆 Nominations are open for the 2025 Social Prescribing Impact Awards! Last year, we celebrated incredible changemakers who are leading the way in connecting health and community — just like the inspiring folks from: @AllianceON @LangsCommunity @ChilliwackCS @l8duong

Around the world, Social Prescribing Connectors are transforming how we deliver health and wellbeing—not through medicine, but through connection. Join us August 6 for the second installment of our #SocialPrescribing webinar series to learn how about Social Prescribing

This June, we joined our Alberta partners for a rich and insightful site visit that reminded us what makes social prescribing work: relationships, trust, and community leadership. From roundtable sessions with partners implementing this work to journeying along with local

⏳ Just a few weeks left to nominate for the 2025 Social Prescribing Impact Awards! We’ve loved seeing the enthusiasm so far—now’s your chance to help us recognize the incredible people and programs shaping the future of social prescribing in Canada. 🏆 Categories include: 🔹

📢 New Resource Alert! Looking to onboard or support Community Connectors? The Community Connector Orientation Package, developed by @UnitedWay_BC , is a comprehensive guide packed with foundational knowledge, tools, and expectations for effective onboarding, supervision, and