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Social Prescribing

Eligibility

Current client of PQWCHC

Dates & Hours

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

Site of Operation

Queen West Site

168 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2R4

Parkdale Site

1229 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6K 1L2

Contact

Health Promoter

416‑537‑2455 ext. 1317

Social prescribing is a way of connecting clients to local non-clinical community programs and services. This approach aims to bridge social and medical models of care, providing a structured pathway for health providers to address social determinants of health using the familiar practice of prescriptions and referrals. It empowers clients to improve their health by developing new skills, participating in meaningful activities, and becoming more connected to their communities.

Services/Supplies Offered

Social prescriptions are tailored to each client’s needs, using the resources and supports available in the community.

At PQW social prescriptions could involve:

  • Joining a yoga class to help manage stress and improve mental health.
  • Participating in a walking group to foster social connections and increase physical activity.
  • Attending an English conversation circle to help improve community integration and reduce social isolation.
  • Enrolling in a job skills training workshop to support challenges with income and employment.