# www.socialprescribing.ca



## Pages


- [Meet the Team](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/meet-the-team): Meet the diverse & passionate team at the Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing.

- [Link Worker Competency Framework](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/link-worker-competency-framework): Learn about the Link Worker role in social prescribing. Access the competency framework to enhance support for health & wellbeing.

- [Social Prescribing Fact Sheets](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/social-prescribing-fact-sheets): Access the 'Strengthening Care' toolkit to enhance caregiver supports with vital resources.

- [Canada's Social Prescribing Conference 2024](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/social-prescribing-conference-2024): Join us on September 26-27 for Canada's Social Prescribing Conference. Connect with leaders to enhance community health and well-being.

- [Economic & Social Impact Report](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/a-healthier-canada): Explore the benefits of social prescribing in Canada. Learn how it improves health outcomes & saves costs in the healthcare system.

- [CISP Participant Advisory Council](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/cisp-participant-advisory-council): Learn about the CISP Participant Advisory Council, members share insights & expertise in social prescribing initiatives.

- [Social Prescribing in Focus: Video Collection](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/social-prescribing-in-focus): Watch videos showcasing the impact of social prescribing in Canada. See how community programs enhance wellbeing and connect people.

- [Accessibility](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/accessibility): Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing provides accessible services for people with disabilities. Contact us at cisp@redcross.ca for assistance.

- [Contact](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/contact-us): Engage with CISP for volunteer roles, community practice, & social prescribing events. Reach out to us for more information!

- [Privacy](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/privacy): Learn how we protect your privacy & data. Review our confidentiality practices & terms of use. Stay informed about your rights.

- [Partners](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/partners): Connect with the Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing to enhance community health through collaboration & knowledge sharing. Join us today!

- [Home](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/): Learn about the Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing, linking healthcare & community services to improve health equity. Get involved today!

- [Webinar Series: Research in Focus](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/webinar-series-research-in-focus): Join the Social Prescribing Webinar Series to explore research findings on evidence, policy, & seniors' perspectives. Engage with experts today!

- [FAQ](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/faq-page): Find answers about social prescribing, its benefits, and how you can get involved to promote health and wellbeing. Get informed today!

- [Social Prescribing in Canada Report](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/social-prescribing-in-canada-report-2025): Explore the Social Prescribing in Canada Report. Learn about key initiatives & programs across the country.

- [Strengthening Care:  A Toolkit for Caregiver-Focused Social Prescribing](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/strengthening-care--a-toolkit-for-caregiver-focused-social-prescribing): Access the 'Strengthening Care' toolkit to enhance caregiver support with vital resources.

- [Social Prescribing Day 2025](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/social-prescribing-day-2025): Join us this Social Prescribing Day 2025! Engage with the community, plan events, follow us on social media, and learn about initiatives to improve health.

- [Community Roots, National Impact](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/community-roots-national-impact): Our community came together for a virtual celebration of momentum and impact across the social prescribing landscape. The gathering offered space to reflect on the most promising accomplishments of the past year, learn from what has worked, and explore where we are headed next as new opportunities, partnerships, and resources emerge.


## Français


- [Nos équipes](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/fr-ca/meet-the-team): Découvrez notre équipe diversifiée engagée à améliorer la santé et le bien-être communautaires. Contactez-nous pour en savoir plus!

- [Comité consultatif de l’ICPS](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/fr-ca/comité-consultatif-de-l-ICPS): Rejoignez le Comité consultatif de l'ICPS pour promouvoir la prescription sociale et améliorer le bien-être communautaire au Canada.

- [Fiches d’information fondées sur des données probantes](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/fr-ca/social-prescribing-fact-sheets): Access the 'Strengthening Care' toolkit to enhance caregiver supports with vital resources.

- [Partenaires](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/fr-ca/partenaires): Découvrez les partenaires de l'ICPS qui améliorent l'accessibilité et le bien-être au Canada. Engagez-vous pour un avenir meilleur!

- [Journée de la prescription sociale 2025](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/fr-ca/social-prescribing-day-2025): Joignez-vous à nous alors que nous soulignerons l’efficacité de cette approche novatrice en matière de soins de santé et découvrirons son impact au Canada.

- [Pleins feux sur la prescription sociale : vidéos](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/fr-ca/social-prescribing-in-focus): Découvrez les liens profonds tissés par la prescription sociale dans les milieux communautaires et de soins de santé à travers le Canada. 

- [Rapport d'impact économique et social](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/fr-ca/modélisation-des-résultats-de-la-prescription-sociale-au-Canada): Découvrez comment la prescription sociale améliore le bien-être. En savoir plus!

- [Accessibilité](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/fr-ca/accessibility): L'ICPS s'engage à améliorer l'accessibilité de son site. Contactez-nous pour toute question ou difficulté.

- [Vie privée](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/fr-ca/privacy): L'ICPS garantit la confidentialité des données des utilisateurs. Consultez nos modalités d'utilisation pour en savoir plus.

- [Contact](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/fr-ca/contact-us): Engagez-vous avec le CISP pour promouvoir la prescription sociale. Suivez-nous sur Twitter et LinkedIn, et inscrivez-vous pour des nouvelles.

- [FAQ](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/fr-ca/faq-page): Find answers about social prescribing, its benefits, and how you can get involved to promote health and wellbeing. Get informed today!

- [Série de webinaires sur la prescription sociale : Pleins feux sur la recherche](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/fr-ca/série-de-webinaires-sur-la-prescription-sociale_Pleins-feux-sur-la-recherche): Participez à notre série de webinaires sur la prescription sociale. Explorez les recherches sur la santé communautaire et les aînés.

- [Cadre de compétences des agents de liaison](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/fr-ca/link-worker-competency-framework): Découvrez les compétences essentielles des agents de liaison pour améliorer l'accès aux soins et aux ressources communautaires. Contactez-nous!

- [Accueil](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/fr-ca): L'ICPS connecte les individus aux services communautaires pour améliorer leur santé. Rejoignez notre réseau pour un meilleur bien-être.


## Blog Posts


- [Ontario Government Awards $25,000 for Social Prescribing Program Focused on Caregivers of Seniors](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/ontario-government-awards-25-000-for-social-prescribing-program-focused-on-caregivers-of-seniors)

- [More, better home-care supports coming for B.C. seniors](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/more-better-home-care-supports-coming-for-b-c-seniors)

- [From loneliness to social connection: charting a path to healthier societies](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/from-loneliness-to-social-connection-charting-a-path-to-healthier-societies)

- [Social Prescribing Is Easing Clinicians’ Load in Canada](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/social-prescribing-is-easing-clinicians-load-in-canada)

- [Social prescribing: giving a name to whole-person care](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/social-prescribing-giving-a-name-to-whole-person-care)

- [When did a social prescription work for you?](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/when-did-a-social-prescription-work-for-you)

- [From diagnosing loneliness to prescribing social connection](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/from-diagnosing-loneliness-to-prescribing-social-connection)

- [The Transformative Power of Social Prescribing](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/the-transformative-power-of-social-prescribing)

- [Community Resilience through Social Prescribing: Strengthening the Fabric of Care](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/community-resilience-through-social-prescribing-strengthening-the-fabric-of-care)

- [Health-care professionals to prescribe nature-inspired exhibition visits to the Vancouver Art Gallery](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/health-care-professionals-to-prescribe-nature-inspired-exhibition-visits-to-the-vancouver-art-gallery)

- [How to make health care better in Canada? We asked 5 experts](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/how-to-make-health-care-better-in-canada-we-asked-5-experts)

- [Care in Canada: Social Prescribing | The Social](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/care-in-canada-social-prescribing-the-social)

- [How Social Prescribing Can Help Combat the Winter Blues on Canadian Campuses](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/how-social-prescribing-can-help-combat-the-winter-blues-on-canadian-campuses)

- [The Case for Social Prescribing](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/the-case-for-social-prescribing)

- [April 2024 Newsletter](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/april-2024-newsletter)

- [Bulletin mars 2024](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/bulletin-mars-2024)

- [March 2024 Newsletter](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/march-2024-newsletter)

- [Bulletin décembre 2023](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/bulletin-decembre-2023)

- [December 2023 Newsletter](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/december-2023-newsletter)

- [September 2023 Newsletter](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/september-2023-newsletter)

- [Bulletin septembre 2023](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/bulletin-septembre-2023)

- [Récits sur la prescription sociale pour la Journée internationale des personnes âgées](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/copy-of-international-day-of-older-persons-social-prescribing-storytelling)

- [International Day of Older Persons Social Prescribing Storytelling](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/international-day-of-older-persons-social-prescribing-storytelling)

- [Bulletin mai 2023](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/bulletin-mai-2023)

- [May 2023 Newsletter](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/may-2023-newsletter)

- [Doctors are slammed with non-medical cases. Some say social prescribing could ease the burden](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/doctors-are-slammed-with-non-medical-cases-some-say-social-prescribing-could-ease-the-burden): Doctors are slammed with non-medical cases.

- [New Canadian centre focused on treating the social determinants of health](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/new-canadian-centre-focused-on-treating-the-social-determinants-of-health)

- [We know social connection can make sick people feel better. Is it time to incorporate it into formal recovery plans?](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/we-know-social-connection-can-make-sick-people-feel-better-is-it-time-to-incorporate-it-into-formal-recovery-plans)

- [Podcast: How can socializing benefit my health?](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/podcast-how-can-socializing-benefit-my-health)

- [Social Prescribing in Canada: A Tool for Integrating Health and Social Care for Underserved Communities](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/social-prescribing-in-canada-a-tool-for-integrating-health-and-social-care-for-underserved-communities)

- [Bulletin mars 2023](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/bulletin-mars-2023)

- [March 2023 Newsletter](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/march-2023-newsletter)

- [Bulletin decembre 2022](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/december-2022-newsletter-french): Bulletin decembre 2022

- [December 2022 Newsletter](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/december-2022-newsletter)

- [Bulletin septembre 2022](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/sept-2022-newsletter-french): Bulletin septembre 2022

- [Créer les conditions propices à la prescription des possibles au Canada](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/creer-les-conditions-propices-a-la-prescription-des-possibles-au-canada)

- [The Canadian Stage is Set with a Prescription for Possibilities](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/the-canadian-stage-is-set-with-a-prescription-for-possibilities)

- [September 2022 Newsletter](https://www.socialprescribing.ca/september-2022-newsletter)