Friday, June 19, 2026

The Town of Franklin recognized for another first - "first municipality in the country to adopt social prescribing"


"Franklin's Social Prescriptions initiative was recently featured by the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism (BINJ).
In 2025, the Town of Franklin became the first municipality in the country to adopt social prescribing, a healthcare approach that connects residents with arts, culture, recreation, and other community-based activities to help address social isolation and support overall well-being.
More than a year later, the program continues to make an impact through partnerships that connect residents to meaningful community experiences."



Additional info on the Art Pharmacy program

The Franklin TV video of the May 2025 launch of Art Pharmacy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKvpBwHdyNE