Resources
The Effects of Loneliness
Loneliness and social isolation doesn’t just affect one of us, it affects all of us.
The health effects of low social connection can be as dangerous as obesity or smoking.
Institute on Aging’s Friendship Line
Connect in your neighborhood with Nextdoor
NAMI Connection support group
Humana Neighborhood Centers
Get active with SilverSneakers®
Google: mental health resources
USAging
Visit the USAging-administered engAGED National Resource Center’s consumer fact sheet on staying engaged during COVID.
VolunteerMatch.org
Humana resources
Meals on Wheels America
VOA | ReST
Online, small peer support groups that lighten the emotional toll of the pandemic and other personal and professional stressors. Available nearly every day and lasting just one hour, you have the opportunity to share your experiences and affirmations in order to stay resilient, connected and positive.
Generations United : Staying Connected While Staying Apart
This resource is designed to share what we have learned about intergenerational engagement during the pandemic. We share some of the research findings and present a detailed list of inspiring intergenerational initiatives focusing on creativity, art, and storytelling; helping each other; accessing vaccines; tutoring and mentoring; pen pals; and shared sites.
Join us in a simple daily reflection, together! Be a part of a global daily experience of reflection, sharing and connection from wherever you are. Simple, anonymous, and uplifting. You’re never alone with Daily Haloha.
NAMI Homefront Mental Health Resources for Military Service Members, Veterans, and their families is a free online suite of resources designed to increase understanding, communication, wellness and advocacy skills.
Make Room @ The Table has put together a list of economical
and easy ways people can observe an enjoyable holiday by themselves.
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