Loneliness and social isolation can happen to anyone, and they are growing public health concerns. We must increase awareness and understanding of the loneliness and social isolation epidemic and its role in health outcomes, as well as highlight solutions/resources to address the problem.
Loneliness and social isolation doesn’t just affect one of us, it affects all of us
Google: Mental health resources
Visit Google's mental health screening tools for depression and anxiety, for more information and links to resources specifically for those conditions. You can also visit their video on finding mental health resources, with head of Google Health, David Feinberg, and Dr. Ken Duckworth of NAMI.
Humana Neighborhood Centers
Take a virtual class on cooking, travel to fun places from your home, join fun trivia challenges and more! Open to everyone.
NAMI Connection support group
Share your experiences and get support among others. NAMI Connection is a peer-led support group for people with mental health conditions. Groups meet weekly, every other week or monthly, depending on location.
Connect in your neighborhood with Nextdoor
Find recommendations for businesses near you, search For Sale & Free to buy and sell great stuff, join groups to connect with neighbors. The possibilities nearby are endless.
Institute on Aging’s Friendship Line
Call this toll-free line for a friendly conversation and the caring ear of a trained volunteer. Accredited for people age 60 and older.
VolunteerMatch.org
Get connected through volunteerism. With more volunteers and more volunteer opportunities than any other service, VolunteerMatch is how good people and good causes get connected.
The health effects of prolonged isolation and loneliness can be as dangerous as obesity or smoking
