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Commit to Connect: Combatting Social Isolation and Loneliness in All Communities
Connecting with other people is essential to our health and well-being.


Social isolation is an objective lack of social interaction with family, friends, or neighbors, and it poses serious health risks to millions of Americans. Social isolation and loneliness — an unpleasant feeling due to a perceived lack of social connection — can have a devastating impact on our health and well-being. Research shows that social isolation can be as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. In order to build a healthy nation, we need everyone to Commit to Connect.

The Commit to Connect initiative is focused on reaching socially isolated people with programs and resources that build the social connections they need to take control of their social and physical health.
 

For the Networks

There are specific resources that can help community-based organizations and others support older adults and people with disabilities combat social isolation. 

Materials to support others

Activities and Resources

Fortunately, there are many ways to stay engaged, active, and connected, and there are resources to help people of all ages and abilities find solutions that work best for their needs. 

Find ways to connect

Help Others Connect

If you like what you're finding here, please share — you might help someone find exactly what they need. We've created social media posts, graphics, and more to make it easy.

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Find Out If You're At Risk

Connect2Affect.org(link is external) has tools to help you assess your risk for social isolation and find support services in your area:


Last modified on 03/21/2025


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