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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we’re grateful for the strength of #community and the power of #connection driving #SocialPrescribing across Canada. 💙 Wishing you a season filled with warmth, rest, and meaningful connection.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

We are honoured to share that we received the Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Award from the University of Toronto, for excellence in #health communications. Thank you to our partners, collaborators, & communities — together we’re building a healthier, more #connected future. 💙

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

We were proud to have CISP’s Senior PM, Srija Biswas, represent 🇨🇦 at the ASPIRE #SocialPrescribing Conference in Australia last week. Huge congratulations to our Scientific Director, @katemulligan.bsky.social, awarded the ASPIRE Change Maker Award for global inspiration! 🌎

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Canadian Social Prescribing Student Collective @cspsc.ca · 08/09/2025

‼️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 doi.org/10.1136/fmch...

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Systematic review of social prescribing and older adults: where to from here?

Objective Social prescribing is a person-centred model of care with emphases on lessening the impact of unmet social needs, supporting the delivery of personalised care, and reducing non-medical resou...

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

We’re inspired by Fraser Health’s progress and the potential of these grants to improve quality of life for seniors and their families. This is another important step in advancing social prescribing across Canada. @cspsc.ca

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

This work builds on their leadership in connecting seniors with community resources for physical activity, engagement, caregiver support, & food security. With 21 seniors’ connectors already supporting 15 communities, these investments will help more older adults age well at home & in community.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Through these development grants, Fraser Health, in partnership with United Way British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, and The University of British Columbia, will be able to strengthen evaluation and expand access to social prescribing.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

💡 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 Fraser Health Authority has been awarded two Michael Smith Health Research BC grants to advance social prescribing for older adults. 🔗 Learn more: www.fraserhealth.ca/news/2025/Au...

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New opportunities to expand social prescribing

Fraser Health is the recipient of two Michael Smith Health Research BC grants to help evaluate and expand social prescribing.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to strengthen an existing initiative, this conversation offers practical insights and lessons from the field to support your journey.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

In this session, we heard from teams who are building and expanding social prescribing. They shared: ✔️ The strengths they built on ✔️ The barriers they faced ✔️ The strategies they used to keep momentum going; from laying early groundwork to moving toward long-term integration

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

💻 Missed our first session of our #socialprescribing webinar series? The recording is now available! 👉 Watch the recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=tGSv...

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Starting and Scaling Social Prescribing

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Hear first-hand from SP Connectors and their managers on: ✅ A day in the life of a Connector ✅ How the role is evolving in Canada and beyond ✅ The skills and competencies that drive success ✅ Strategies for sustainable funding ✅ Collaborating with healthcare and community partners

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

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 opportunities that improve wellbeing.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

This new study by Kiffer G. Card, Kate Mulligan, Sonia Hsiung, Srija Biswas, and fellow Canadian researchers Vivian Welch, Maksim Muratov, Paul Hebert, Cindy Yu & Michelle Nelson examines how trust shapes older adults’ interest, participation & engagement in social prescribing.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

🔍 From 4,136 survey respondents & 43 focus group participants: ▪️ Trust in people (link workers, healthcare providers) can differ from trust in systems. ▪️ Interpersonal skills & time with clients help bridge the gap. ▪️ Trust is essential to effective social prescribing.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Whether it’s a student, researcher, connector, or innovator, we want to hear their story. 🏆 Award categories: 🔹 Innovation 🔹 Connector 🔹 Researcher/Research Team 🔹 Student Champion 🔹 Changemaker

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

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 celebrate the people and programs shaping the future of social prescribing in Canada.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

⏳ Good news—nominations for the 2025 Social Prescribing Impact Awards are now open until August 15! Nominate a colleague, program, or team—or yourself—by August 15, 2025 👉https://surveymonkey.ca/r/QPCPWD7

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Hear from: 🔸 United Way British Columbia 🔸 Parkgate Society 🔸 Jewish Family Services Calgary 🔸 Brighter Living Partnership Join us for a deep dive into how this role is evolving and the impact it has the potential to make on people’s lives.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

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. 📅 Wed, Aug 6 🕛 12 PM ET 🔗 Register now: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Last year, we celebrated incredible changemakers who are leading the way in connecting health and community — just like the inspiring folks pictured here☝️ @allianceon.bsky.social Now, it’s your turn to help us recognize the next wave of leaders, innovators, and connectors driving real impact.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

🏆 Nominations are open for the 2025 Social Prescribing Impact Awards! By nominating someone, you’re not just giving them the spotlight — you’re strengthening a growing movement for more integrated, equitable, and person-centred care in Canada. 🔗 Nominate now: lnkd.in/gUiAkbKw

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Learn how about SP Connectors are bridging health and social care to: ✅ Address social determinants of health ✅ Improve equity and access ✅ Strengthen relationships between people and their communities

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

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. 🔗 Register now: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

📍 Next stop: Ontario. We’re learning, listening, and building a national movement—one community at a time. #CaregiverRx #SocialPrescribing #Caregivers #CommunityCare #IntegratedCare #HealthEquity

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

The message was clear: 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭—𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞. @redcrosscanada.bsky.social

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

From roundtable sessions with partners implementing this work to journeying along with local programs, we witnessed how communities—urban and rural—are shaping a shared movement of social prescribing for caregivers.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

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. Read more here: irp.cdn-website.com/92bb31b3/fil...

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

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.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

⏳ Just a few weeks left to nominate for the 2025 Social Prescribing Impact Awards! 🏆 Categories include: 🔹 Innovation 🔹 Connector 🔹 Researcher/Research Team 🔹 Student Champion 🔹 Changemaker Nominate a colleague—or yourself—by August 4, 2025: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/QPCPWD7

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Originally created for their Healthy Aging programs, this resource can support Executive Directors, Hiring Managers, and Supervisors working with social prescribing models across Canada. 📝 Find it now on our Resources page: socialprescribing.ca/resources

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Social Prescribing Resources

The Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing offers resources to enhance health and wellbeing, including reports, toolkits, and handbooks.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

📢 New Resource! Looking to onboard or support Community Connectors? Created by @unitedwaybc.bsky.social, this comprehensive guide packed with foundational knowledge can help anyone onboard Connectors in social prescribing programs across Canada.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Researchers, practitioners, and community organizations are collaborating to grow the evidence base, exploring innovative programs that respond to diverse needs and highlighting the value of culturally appropriate, equity-driven approaches. #PowerOfConnection

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Communities across Canada have long recognized the importance of linking medical and social supports to address the social determinants of health. #SocialPrescribing formalizes this with shared language, intentional pathways, and structured evaluation.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 The @who.int's report shows loneliness & social isolation are urgent global health issues. Investing in connection can transform health systems & lives www.who.int/groups/commi...

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WHO Commission on Social Connection

Anyone, anywhere, can be lonely or socially isolated. The WHO Commission on Social Connection aims to see the issue recognised and resourced as a global public health priority.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Social prescribing like this strengthens families & eases pressure on our healthcare system by helping seniors live well at home longer.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Join us to hear how teams across Canada are starting and scaling social prescribing to connect people with non-clinical supports that address the social determinants of health. It’s about integrated care, stronger communities, and better health outcomes.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

📣 Happening THIS WEEK! Starting and Scaling Social Prescribing 📅 This Wednesday, June 18th 🔗 Save your spot: zoom.us/webinar/regi... 🎧 Live closed captioning in French will be available.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Joignez-vous à nous pour découvrir comment des équipes de partout au Canada mettent sur pied et étendent la prescription sociale afin de mettre les gens en contact avec des services de soutien non cliniques qui traitent des déterminants sociaux de la santé.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

📣 À l’affiche cette semaine! Starting and Scaling Social Prescribing (Mise sur pied et expansion de la prescription sociale) 📅 Ce mercredi 18 juin 🔗 Réservez votre place: zoom.us/webinar/regi... 🎧 Un service de sous-titrage en direct en français sera offert.

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Jeffrey Wong @jeffrey.cspsc.ca · 13/06/2025

Based in the GTA? Interested in facilitating a #SocialPrescribing workshop? Reach out to Nicole Cormier at @cisp-icps.bsky.social by Sunday!

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

If you work with or alongside caregivers, we invite you to explore: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞: 𝐀 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫‑𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 —practical guidance on building understanding, forging referral pathways, & integrating SP into caregiver supports. 🔗https://socialprescribing.ca/caregivers

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

We recognize caregivers deserve care and connection. Social prescribing links them to community supports and equips them with the tools and networks to strengthen their caregiving.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

🌸 May is Caregiver Awareness Month Caregiving can be an act of deep love, commitment, and responsibility—but it can also be isolating, exhausting, and overwhelming. Caregivers often carry a heavy and invisible load, navigating complex systems while putting their own wellbeing aside.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

As Ontario builds new interprofessional teams, let’s ensure community-based care is part of the team. We encourage all Primary Care Teams applying for new funding to include community partners and social prescribing pathways in their proposals to strengthen connected, equitable care for all.

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