Social Prescribing Day 2025
This year will be the second that we celebrate International Social Prescribing Day in the United States, a joyful day of activities, conversation, and learning to commemorate the growing social prescribing movement and the incredible work by organizations around the country.
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Webinar: The State of Social Prescribing in the United States
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 @ 12-1:30pm PST
Social Prescribing is at a pivotal moment in the United States. The movement is receiving significant nationwide attention from the media, health care professionals and wellness advocates. With an increasing number of organizations across the country starting or expanding programs that connect patients of all ages with the arts, nature, service opportunities and social connection activities, 2025 is poised to be a breakthrough year for the social prescribing movement. As the field looks ahead, what have been the movement’s biggest successes and what are the biggest challenges the movement faces as it seeks to expand social prescribing throughout the U.S.? Social Prescribing USA is pleased to feature several leaders and experts from diverse organizations that have helped drive the social prescribing movement in the U.S. They will discuss this exciting moment, the obstacles that remain, and how to keep the positive momentum going for the field.
Celebrating Social Prescribing: Download the Toolkit
To facilitate celebrations and to encourage dialogue, we have compiled a toolkit of suggestions and resources for Social Prescribing Day 2025. Whether you are looking to introduce friends to social prescribing, establish an interest group, or commemorate existing initiatives, we hope the toolkit may be of use to you and your communities. Download the PDF here.
Join the fun!
Several organizations around the country are hosting events to commemorate Social Prescribing Day. Explore and register below, or submit your event for inclusion here.
Social Prescribing Day All-Hands Meeting (3/19)
2-3:30pm PT (Virtual)
Julia Hotz, Host
Are you looking to help spread social prescribing in YOUR community? Collaborating with Julia Hotz, author of “The Connection Cure”, join a virtual all-hands-on-deck meeting where we'll each take one concrete action to help integrate social prescribing in our healthcare systems, our community institutions, and our discussions on health and wellness.
Artful Rx: Zoom into Wellness (3/19)
3-4:30pm PT (Virtual)
Clarissa Ramsey Studio
Celebrate Social Prescribing Day (March 19th) with a gentle, healing art break designed to nourish your soul. Join us for a 90-minute Zoom session (3:00-4:30pm PST) where creativity becomes your medicine.
Chair Yoga: Flex Your Mind & Body (3/19)
8-8:30am PT (Virtual)
Virtual Brain Health Center
30-minute Chair Yoga Class- a way to open and stretch your body and mind in a different way. This gentle expression of movement is perfect for students of all levels looking to take a break from their daily regimen. Supported by a chair, practitioners are led through a gentle 30-minute sequence connecting mind, breath, and spirit.
Social Prescribing Day Webinar (3/19)
9:00am PT (Virtual)
Connecticut Office of the Arts
Join a Social Prescribing Day webinar from the Connecticut Office of the Arts, featuring Art Pharmacy Head of Community Strategy Adrienne Hundley.
Joyful Connection Masterclass (3/20)
12-1:30pm EST (Virtual)
Connection Crew by Covve
Connect and learn with connection leaders at the next Joyful Connection Masterclass. Have fun and elevate your connection coaching expertise with fellow peers who are passionate about connection. Leveraging our diverse skill sets, we come together to learn from and amplify each other’s impact in the world. We grow together and are stronger by sharing wisdom and having a team to go through this journey.
Social Prescribing: A Snapshot of the Field (3/21)
10-11:20am EST (Virtual)
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Join a webinar, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, on the potential economic benefits of social prescribing. The webinar will feature examples from the fields of arts, parks, and foundations and will feature Dr. Alan Siegel and partner Chris Appleton of Art Pharmacy as panelists.
This event will be of interest to healthcare providers, insurers, and foundations.
Lux Aeterna (3/22)
8:00PM EST (Boston, MA)
Longwood Symphony Orchestra
Music Director Jotaro Nakano leads the orchestra of Boston’s medical community in a sonic exploration of perseverance and resilience, from the World Premiere of American composer Zachary Fick Cambria's Invictus, to Morten Lauridsen's beautiful reflection on solace, comfort, and light featuring the Longwood Chorus, to the epic search for triumph through turmoil in Symphony No.1 by Johannes Brahms. This concert benefits LSO’s Community Partner Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, a nonprofit focused on accelerating a cure for each and every multiple myeloma patient, and will take place at 8pm on Saturday, March 22 at the New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall in Boston, MA.
Additional Resources
San Diego Museum Council
Social Prescribing Day: Celebrating the Healing Power of Arts, Culture & Nature
Explore a comprehensive blog post from the San Diego Museum Council about Social Prescribing Day and a preview of the California Arts & Culture Summit in April.