The Walrus Talks at Home: Rx Belonging
Exploring the power of social prescribing to build connections, improve well-being, and foster belonging
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- Event lasts 1 hour 15 minutes
THE BELONGING FORUM PRESENTS
The Walrus Talks at Home: Rx Belonging
The evidence is clear: social isolation and loneliness can be as harmful to our health as smoking fifteen cigarettes a day. But what can we do about it?
Imagine if, after a doctor’s visit, you could receive prescriptions for walking groups, cultural programming, and community meals, in addition to medicine.
Social prescribing looks different in each community and for each person, depending on interests, needs, and goals. Across the different models, social prescribing works to build intentional bridges across social, arts and culture, nature, and health systems to foster a more connected community where we can all thrive.
Discover more about this people-centred approach to improving health and well-being at The Walrus Talks at Home: Rx Belonging. In this virtual talk, you’ll learn about the evidence-based impact of social prescribing and hear how social prescribing is being brought into practice in communities.
On the eve of Canada’s Social Prescribing Conference, join our online community on September 25 for an evening that will deepen your understanding of belonging and how we can foster more meaningful connections.
Featuring:
Kahir Lalji, Provincial Director, Government Relations and Community Engagement, United Way British Columbia
Dr. Kate Mulligan, Health Geographer and Assistant Professor, University of Toronto; Scientific Director, Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing
Diana Rose, Special Projects Coordinator and Link Worker, Strathmore FCSS
Kim Samuel, Founder, The Belonging Forum
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
7:00 p.m. ET - The Walrus Talks at Home begins
8:15 p.m. ET - The Walrus Talks at Home ends
About The Walrus Talks at Home
Inspired by our beloved national live event series, The Walrus Talks at Home brings you the same diversity of expertise and perspectives in a streamlined digital format that you can join anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection. The best part? You’ll always have a front-row seat from the comfort of your own home!
These sixty-minute events feature thought leaders and industry experts talking for five minutes each, offering different perspectives on topics that will spark conversation on matters vital to Canadians.
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Live captioning will be available for this event.