Preventive Care

Beyond Pills: Social Prescription for Community, Connection, and Better Health

Beyond Pills: Social Prescription for Community, Connection, and Better Health

People are healthier when they are connected to resources and supports in their communities. To provide more comprehensive care, many communities across Canada are now providing supports that address not only physical health, but social and structural factors that influence well-being, such as loneliness, inadequate income or housing, food insecurity, or a need for creativity, movement, or community connection.