Resources

[Podcast] Social Prescription: Stories of community, connection and hope through social prescribing

National Academy for Social Prescribing

Click HERE to listen to the podcastHow social prescribing can helpIn these bitesize podcast episodes, hosted by Dr Radha, we hear from three people who have benefitted from social prescribing. Many things that affect our health can’t be fixed by a medical prescription. Like loneliness, isolat

[Resource] Key Components of Delivering Effective Social Prescription Activities for Older People as a Volunteer

National Academy for Social Prescribing

Click HERE to learn moreKey lessons from this case studyAnyone can make a difference. Marjorie’s volunteering has helped many people connect with others.Social Prescribers in GP settings being aware of and keeping up to date with resources, activities and groups in the community ensures effectiv

[Report] A Human Rights-Based Calculation of Canada’s Housing Supply Shortages

Carolyn Whitzman

This report, A Human Rights-Based Calculation of Canada’s Housing Shortages, is commissioned by the Federal Housing Advocate. It focuses on evidence related to housing need divided by income category, household size, and priority population to conclude there exists a current shortfall of three mil

[Podcast] Demystifying Community Housing

IRPP Policy Options

Demystifying Community Housing is a special series from the IRPP’s Policy Options Podcast that aims to have a broad conversation about community housing, its role in addressing Canada’s housing crisis and how public policy can support the building of a strong and resilient community-housing se

A Safe Place To Talk About Death: Death Cafes in Alberta

Covenant Health Palliative Institute

Death Cafes bring people together in coffee shops, libraries and other comfortable places to engage in conversations about death and dying over tasty refreshments.