A coordinated approach to care in which health providers connect clients with community resources to address social determinants of health, enhance well-being and improve overall health outcomes.

For example, through Social Prescribing, a Manitoba health care provider may refer a patient / client to a senior resource coordinator who will work with the client to jointly identify and consider community-based programs or services that can improve the client’s social connections, health and well-being.

Social Prescribing can take various forms, but all involve connecting a patient based on their individual needs, to resources in their community.

Who can make a Social Prescribing referrals in Southern Health-Santé Sud?

• physicians and nurse practitioners
• primary care providers
• allied health practitioners
  • Seniors Consultation Team
  • Rehabilitation Services
  • Social Workers
  • Discharge Coordinators
  • Home Care Case Coordinators
  • Community Paramedics

Check with your health care provider to learn more or

how Social Prescribing can support your well-being!