Social Prescribing is a free, HSE service which helps to link you with sources of support and social activities within your community. These may include
Self Help
Books for Health
Hobby Groups
Support Groups
Volunteering
Gardening
Additional sources of support ..........
Who is it for?
Social Prescribing is for you if are :
aged 18 or over
you feel that you need support to mind your health and wellbeing
you feel isolated, lonely, stressed, anxious or depressed
you would like to engage with an activity in your community but dont know what to do or where to start looking
Benefits from participating in Social Prescribing
Social prescribing provides you with opportunities to ......
Connect you with your community
Meet new people
Learn a new skill / revisit an old hobby
Increase self confidence and self esteem
Improve your health and wellbeing
How we support you
Meet / Talk with you and discuss the issues you are facing
Explore what is inportant TO YOU
Find local activities and services OR/AND online supports which will address your need
Give or help get you the support you need to access them
How it works:
Connect with your local social prescribing co-ordinator. This can be done via self referral or by referral from your GP or other health professional.
The prescriber will contact you and arrange to meet with you to discuss your needs and the various social prescribing options available.
You begin your chosen activity with support from your coordinator.
The co-ordinator will make contact with you after a number of sessions to discuss how you are getting on.
Ardara, Glenties, Killybegs, Donegal Town & Pettigo: Phone: Caroline Barrett on 087 365 2577.
Email: Caroline at spcarolinebarrett@protonmail.com
Bunbeg/Derrybeg - Andrea Laux
Phone Andrea on 0870945245 spgaothdobhair@gmail.com
Inishowen- Carmel Gallagher
Phone Carmel on 086 040 6950 Email Carmel at carmel@inishowen.ie
Derryveagh - Bernadette McFadden Phone Bernadette on 086 076 6670 Email Bernadette at spderryveagh@gmail.com
The Rosses & Fintown - Breege Ward Phone Breege on 087 151 1855 Email Breege at rossessocialprescribing@gmail.com
Letterkenny - Edel McBrearty Contact Edel on 0831335700 Email Edel at letterkennysp@yahoo.ie
Lifford/Castlefinn - Mary McDermott Contact Mary on 089 458 9663 Email Mary at socialprescriberlifford@gmail.com
Milford/Rosguill / Fanad - Lesley Newberry Contact Leisley on 089 215 7232 Email Leisley at frspcoordinator@gmail.com
What previous participants have said
"The Co-ordinator was warm, friendly and made me feel at ease. She was the extra push I needed."
"It was just a gentle stick at the door for me. Go, do it... That's just what I needed."
"I think it makes sense...you get a prescription for 'flu, why not for your social life?"
Useful links
yourmentalhealth.ie
www.communityhealthforum.net
www.librariesireland.ie/healthy-ireland/
