[Recording] Bridging Health and Community Care: The Essential Role of Social Prescribing Connectors

Moderated by: Safiya Clarke-Mendes, Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing

Kelsey Grass,  Parkgate Society

Lisa Cyr,  United Way British Columbia

Stacee Amos,  Jewish Family Service Calgary

Nikki Williams,  Brighter Living Partnership

Social prescribing Connectors—known by many names like Link Workers, Community Connectors and Navigators—play a critical role in social prescribing by bridging healthcare and community support. Join us for an in-depth conversation on how this role is evolving in Canada and beyond, what training and competencies are needed, strategies for sustainable funding, and how social prescribing connectors collaborate with healthcare providers and community organizations to improve wellbeing.