Seniors' Community Connector - Social Prescribing Program - Cowichan

Seniors Services and Social / Recreational

Provided by Volunteer Cowichan

Social prescribing is a program that aims to reduce social isolation and improve seniors' health and wellbeing.
The Social Prescribing program supports seniors to access non-clinical, community-based services to prevent or delay frailty by fostering resilience and social support using a comprehensive, strength-based approach. Volunteer Cowichan Social Prescribing Program is a free support that aims to reduce social isolation and improve seniors' health and wellbeing. They can provide information on social groups, exercise classes, relaxation sessions, volunteer opportunities, support services and much more all in the Cowichan Valley Region (from Mill Bay to Ladysmith). Each individual chooses the activities and support that are right for them and begin their activities with support from Volunteer Cowichan. Eligible participants include seniors in the Cowichan Region who are experiencing:
  • Social isolation
  • Depression/anxiety
  • Major life events such as loss of a spouse
  • Common health issues such as heart failure and COPD
  • Physical inactivity
  • Poor nutrition and/or food insecurity concerns
  • Poor health outcomes associated with social determinants of health (low income, Indigenous/Metis/Inuit, LGBTQA2S, history of Adverse Childhood Experience etc.)
  • Frequent use of primary health care


Once a medical professional informs a patient of the Social Prescribing Program, Volunteer Cowichan's Program Coordinator will conduct a thorough interview to assess the patient's needs and interests. Depending on the individual’s interests and needs, they will recommend programs or activities for the senior’s consideration and participation.

If you are not a medical professional but know of someone who may be able to benefit from Volunteer Cowichan’s programs for older adults 60 years and older, you can contact Volunteer Cowichan at socialprescribingcowichan2133@gmail.com.

Referral Instructions: To access services, please complete the form below and email form to socialprescribingcowichan2133@gmail.com.

250-748-2133

Public email: socialprescribingcowichan2133@gmail.com

Website: https://volunteercowichan.bc.ca...

#1, 149 Canada Avenue, Duncan, British Columbia

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
  • Health professional referral
Referral Forms
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Availability

Service area: Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Duncan, Ladysmith, Mill Bay + show cities

Service area cities: Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Duncan, Ladysmith, and Mill Bay

Service Types Provided
Seniors Services
Social / Recreational
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided online: email / video / on-line

The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.

Pathways does not provide medical advice. If you have an emergency please call 9-1-1. If you require assistance navigating services please call 8-1-1.

For general inquiries or for assistance, please email us:

community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

If you are requesting clinical access to medical Pathways, please provide the following information via the email above:

  1. First Name
  2. Last Name
  3. Email
  4. In which city/town do you work?
  5. What is your role? E.g. Family Physician, Office Staff, Medical Resident
  6. Employer Name (for office staff)
  7. Office Phone

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