Tools to Connect
and Engage
Social isolation is an epidemic that poses serious health risks affecting millions of people in the United States.
To address this growing public health issue, the Administration for Community Living, in partnership with the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, established a cross-sector initiative, coordinated by USAging, to reach people who are socially isolated. The aim of the collaboration is to connect people living with isolation with programs and resources to build the social connections they need to thrive.
Strategy
- Increase awareness and availability of programs and strategies that address social isolation and loneliness and grow social connections
- Build and strengthen collaboration with current and potential partners to leverage our collective efforts, resources, innovations and activities to increase social connections in the U.S.
Commit to Connect is funded primarily by the U.S. Administration for Community Living, with additional funding support from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health.
Become a Champion
Commit to Connect Champions are self-identified leaders and innovators at the local, state and national levels who are dedicated to ending social isolation and loneliness. The Nationwide Network of Champions (NNOC) uses an online portal where Champions can connect, share their questions, learnings, resources and perspectives.
Join Our Upcoming Webinar
Join Commit to Connect on December 19 from 12:30–2:00 PM ET for a webinar focused on how social connection can serve as a protective factor against fraud and exploitation. This webinar will highlight the annual Eldercare Locator Home for the Holidays campaign, which this year focuses on avoiding financial scams.
Submit Your Program to the Social Engagement Innovations Hub
Commit To Connect and engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults have launched a Call for Innovations! Submit your social engagement programs by 12/13 to be featured in the online Social Engagement Innovations Hub.
Recent Resources & Research
Funding for this initiative was made possible by contract no. HHSP233201500088I from ACL. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.