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From the Article:
As part of the Agency’s CultureRx Initiative, in 2020 Mass Cultural Council worked with cultural organizations on a Social Prescription Pilot Program designed to positively affect the health and well-being of the people of Massachusetts and the fiscal health of our non-profit cultural institutions. Social prescribing is where health care providers refer patients to arts and culture experiences to support their health and well-being.
Our intention with this pilot has been to further develop cross-sector partnerships, demonstrate the protective and therapeutic effect of cultural and arts participation, and to create a model where the services provided by cultural organizations are funded. After two pilot cycles taking place, and enduring, during the COVID-19 pandemic, this year (FY22) is the first full year Mass Cultural Council is able to support a social prescription pilot, providing access to cultural experiences to individuals working with professional caregivers as a means of treatment. (Read more about our finding from this work in FY20 and in FY21.)
subject terms
Accessibility & Inclusive Design
Aging & Longevity > Health: Brain & Mental
Aging & Longevity > Health: Physical
Aging & Longevity > Positive Aging
Aging & Longevity > Vitality & Wellness
Community Engagement > Community Based Learning
Community Engagement > Community Engagement
Community Engagement > Partnerships
Community Engagement > Private Sector
Community Engagement > Public Sector
Creative Aging > Arts Education
Creative Aging > Creative Expression
Creative Aging > Program Models
Creative Aging > Skills Mastery
Creative Aging > Social Engagement
contributor
Käthe Swaback
related organization
Mass Cultural Council