What is Social Prescribing?
Social prescribing is a holistic approach to healthcare that bridges the gap between medical and social care services. If a healthcare professional notices that a patient is needing non-medical, health related social needs they can make a prescription to a Link Worker. 
What is a Link Worker?
A Link Worker is a non-clinical professional that complements medical care by helping clients develop and achieve a personalized set of wellness goals by accessing community resources. Link Workers do not replace the role of your professional healthcare providers. 
What support is available?
  • Navigation of Community Support and Services
  • Assistance with accessing financial benefits
  • Meal assistance/Food security
  • Housekeeping
  • Assisted Transportation
  • Socialization
  • Housing
  • Legal Assistance
  • Elder Abuse 
  • Snow shoveling/Yard maintenance 
  • Recreation/ Leisure 
What happens next?
Your Link Worker will help you identify areas in your life where local support and activities could help you feel better,  more confident or better able to manage your current situation or health. 
Together we will:
  •  Discuss the problems you are facing 
  •  Explore what is important for you
  •  Agree on your goals
  • Find local support and activities 
  • Help you to access them
All referrals for the program must be made by a healthcare professional. 
Call your local FCSS for more information. 
Wheatland FCSS: 403-934-5335   
Strathmore FCSS: 403-934-9090
Email: [email protected] 
 Facts:
  • Over 80% of a persons overall health depends on social determinants of health such as adequate food, housing, relationships with others, income. 
  • With Social Prescribing the outcomes have shown a 57% increase in in patient ratings of health and well being.
  • There was a 41% decrease of repeat clinic visits. 
Link Care 55+ is supported by: